When can my child with cerebral palsy ride in a booster seat?
Your child may be able to use a booster seat if he can hold up his head and sit without any help. Use a booster seat after your child has outgrown a car safety seat with a harness. This is usually when a child weighs about 40 pounds and is about 4 years old. The booster seat helps lift a child up so the adult seat belt fits properly. Never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. Booster seats need both lap and shoulder belts. Consult an occupational or physical therapist if your child does not have good control of her muscles and has outgrown her car safety seat.
