[Papooses]

Well, 4 years is the bare minimum safe practice recommendation for "graduation" to a booster.... Please visit the page titled *Preschool -- Preteen* in my site (link in signature) for more details on whether or not your child is truly ready for a booster

I personally have chosen to keep my child harnessed in an appropriately sized seat until while using boosters only for emergencies/travel. My daughter is now 6 years old.

	Booster Seat A booster seat raises your child up so that the car's lap and shoulder belts fit correctly. The lap belt should fall across the upper thighs. The shoulder belt should go across the middle of the shoulder and chest. A booster seat is used for older children up to about 80 pounds. Some states have passed laws requiring booster seats for children up to age 8 or 80 pounds. Check your state's law.