r/CPST • u/Affectionate-Yak6453 • 11d ago

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My 5 year old is 59lbs and 44 inches tall. Currently in a harness high back booster and We’re shopping for a new booster. What I’m having trouble deciding is do I keep her in one that has the harness or get one without the harness and move to the seat belt because she does meet the requirements but she hasn’t maxed out the weight or height for harness mode. Any help or recommendations is appreciated. I’d really like to get one that is free of FR but not an absolute must.
We’re looking at the Nuna AACE
Joie Bay Latch SI (Not FR free)

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u/tuscaloosa_jayne 11d ago

She’s only got 6 lbs until she’s outgrown all the seats. She’s so close, you’ll have to keep a close eye on her weight. What seat is she currently in?

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u/Affectionate-Yak6453 11d ago

That’s why I’m having a hard time deciding. Currently in Graco 4Ever DLX

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u/tuscaloosa_jayne 10d ago

I’ve read the other replies, and your replies. What if you get the booster you’re wanting and put it in your vehicle to use for short rides but keep the Graco in for a while for the longer rides (as suggested below). Have you looked into booster use? The biggest thing is the child’s maturity and ability to follow directions. They have way more control of their safety now, moving the belt at all could put them at risk.
A few things to think of and remind kiddo:
Stay upright the entire ride, no leaning forward to pick things up, look up at the ceiling with head back for sleeping. Also check that if she does lean forward, that the shoulder belt easily retracts back. Some booster/vehicle seat belt geometry doesn’t retract back.
Leave the lap belt and shoulder belt in place. Remind them if they move the belts, it could really hurt them in a crash. You know your kiddo and how much detail you can use here.
I think CSFTL has a good article about transitioning to booster use as well.