High-Back Booster Seats

High-back booster seats are for children who have outgrown the height or weight limits of their forward-facing car seats and are at least age 4 years old. Check the weight and height limits to ensure your child will meet the requirements according to the car seat manufacturer of the booster seat. There are two types of booster seats: high-back boosters and backless boosters. A high-back booster seat offers additional side impact protection and better positioning of the shoulder belt, which helps prevent children from leaning to the side when using the seat belt.

Minnesota law requires that you keep your child in booster seat using the vehicle lap belt and shoulder belt until age least 9 years old, or until the child has outgrown the booster seat by the height or weight limits, according to the car seat manufacturer. Additionally, the child can pass the 5-Step Test to ensure proper seat belt fit.

When installing a high-back booster seat, follow both the car seat manufacturer’s manual and the vehicle owner’s manual. It’s also recommended to have your booster seat fit and  installation checked by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.