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Contents

Introduction

Promoting Booster Seat Use

Know the Facts About Booster Seats

Learn From Others — Challenges and Lessons Learned

Reach Out to All Populations

State and National Resources

Additional Reading

Appendix A

Appendix B

Exhibits (Booster Seat Demonstration Projects)
  •  
    		•  Booster Seat Promotion Program, Nassau County, New York
  •  
    		•  "Give Kids a Boost" Campaign, Phoenix, Arizona
  •  
    		•  Booster Seat Education Program—"Alex Gets a Boost Before Blast Off," Houston, Texas
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    		•  Protecting Older Child Passengers—Rural, Bismarck, North Dakota
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    		•  Promoting the Use of Booster Seats Among Young Families in King County, Washington


    Appendix A: Major Types of Booster Seats

    There are 2 major types of booster seats—high back and no back—as shown below. A belt positioning booster seat helps position the child properly in a vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt and should never be used with a lap belt only.

    A high-back booster is recommended if a vehicle has a low seat back; some models have removable backs.

    A booster seat without a back may be used if a child’s head is supported (up to the top of the ears) by the vehicle seat back or head restraint.

    Note: Booster seats are not certified for aircraft use.

    high back booster seat
    High-Back Booster Seat
    no back/backless booster seat
    No Back/Backless Booster Seat

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