My booster seat can be used to 80 pounds, but my 48 pound child complains that the straps are too tight. Do I need to buy a different seat?
Most child restraint systems are approved for use with harness straps to 40 pounds. Your seat may be a combination child restraint/booster seat, in which you should remove the harness straps and use the seat as a belt-positioning booster seat with your cars lap and shoulder belt. Read the instructions for your childs car seat and your vehicle manual to make sure you are using the car seat/booster seat as described by the manufacturers.
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