Car seat for 3-4 year old

[mumofone]

Can I use just a booster seat for a nearly 4 year old for very short journeys that won't be regular? I find the laws a bit unclear!

[Simona]

Can I use just a booster seat for a nearly 4 year old for very short journeys that won't be regular? I find the laws a bit unclear!

The law on car seats has just changed...it was on the news the other day and , apparently, most parents are really not sure about the rules.
I would google ROSPA and look at their checklist for car seats...or just google 'children's car seats' and lots of info will come up.

[moggy]

This is the law:

https://www.gov.uk/child-car-seats-the-rules

It is based on weight, not age:

Child’s weight Car seat
9kg to 18kg Rear or forward-facing baby seat
15kg to 25kg Rear or forward-facing child seat (booster seat)
Over 22kg Booster cushion

Or follow manufacturer's instructions

[muffins]

If they weigh over 15kg then yes, but the advice is to wait until they are nearer 18kg:thumbsup: