For regular passenger vehicles, what are the car seat laws in Toronto—and Ontario for that matter?
Lesley: The booster seat laws differ from province to province, but in Ontario a child can start using a seatbelt alone once any one of the following criteria is met: the child turns eight years old; the child weighs 36 kg (80 lbs); or the child is 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches) tall. Canadian law requires using a rear-facing car seat until the baby is at least 9 kilograms (20 lbs.); a child can ride facing forward when they are over 9 kg (20 lbs.), and a child needs to remain in a forward facing car seat until they are 40 lbs. Q: What kinds of restaurants and other places to eat do you recommend parents visit—or avoid—with babies and young children? Lesley: Every type of food from around the world can be found in Toronto, and children are generally welcome everywhere. Here are some kid-friendly restaurants from across the city.
