What age should my child be to use a Bubblebum?
A child should meet ALL of the following requirements in order to use ANY booster seat: Age between 3 to 11 Weigh between 15-36KGS Height up to 135cm or when child’s ears are above the back of the vehicle seat. It is recommended that you keep your child in the lowest Group car seat until the maximum weight allowance for that restraint before moving up to the next Group. Why should I use a Booster Seat? When children outgrow their forward facing seat (usually around15-18KGS) they should ride in booster seats in the back seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly (lap belt should lie across the bony part of the pelvis/hips and the shoulder belt across the chest, never the face or throat). According to CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) data, belt positioning booster seats are more than twice as effective in reducing risk of injury when compared with seat belt alone. Children should use a booster seat until the vehicle seat belt fits correctly, which is usually when they reach
