Study Shows 8-Year-Olds Should Use Booster Seats
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A recent study published in the Pediatrics journal stated that children up to eight-years-old need to be in booster seats, instead of just a standard seat belt. Researchers found that children as old as eight and up to 80 pounds, when in a booster seat, had a 45 percent less chance of injury during a car crash than those just using a standard seat belt.
According to child seat restraint expert, Selena Silva, at Children's Hospital Colorado, the most important factor is height. Silva recommends keeping them in a booster seat until they are over 57 inches tall.
Watch the 9News seat belt and booster seat safety video.
