Most Parents Ditch Booster Seats Too Soon: Study
The overwhelming majority of parents could be putting their children at risk.
According to a recent study released by Safe Kids Worldwide, nine out of 10 parents are taking their children out of booster seats before they are tall enough. The report, titled “Buckle Up: Booster Seats,” was released as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week and was funded in part by a $2 million-grant from the General Motors Foundation.
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The report also determined that seven out of 10 parents aren’t aware that a child should be at least 57-inches tall in order to ride in a car without a booster seat. The study was based on a national online survey consisting of 1,000 parents with children ages 4 to 10.
“Car seats, booster seats and seat belts are engineered to offer more protection than ever,” said Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide. “But we found there’s a need to remind parents, and anyone who drives a child, about the importance of using a booster seat until a child is at least 57 inches tall and weighs between 80-100 pounds.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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