Whats the difference between different kinds of booster seats? Which one do I want?
The two main kinds of boosters are high-back and backless boosters. High-back boosters are generally the best kind. They have seatbelt positioners for the lap and shoulder belts to let you adjust and position the seatbelt to your liking, and have added side-impact protection. Some even have five-point harnesses, which are even better than regular lap-and-shoulder seatbelts. For these reasons, we highly recommend using a high-back booster for your child for as long as you can, which is typically until your child’s ears are above the top of the booster (each booster seat has maximum height specifications; these are a good reference). Backless boosters are simpler designs made simply to add a few inches to your child’s riding height in the car, just so that the car’s seatbelt can be positioned properly. Basically, a backless booster is just a high-back booster but without the seatback. It provides no extra positioning for the vehicle’s shoulder belt. Aside from the lack of added side impa
