How does it work for smaller, younger children? My 4 year old daughter is 39" and 37 pounds. I would like to buy a booster for occasional use in my husband's 4 door pick-up. It would be mostly short in-town trips, but I still want it to be safe. How does it work for smaller, younger children? My 4 year old daughter is 39" and 37 pounds. I would like to buy a booster for occasional use in my husband's 4 door pick-up. It would be... » Read More How does it work for smaller, younger children? My 4 year old daughter is 39" and 37 pounds. I would like to buy a booster for occasional use in my husband's 4 door pick-up. It would be mostly short in-town trips, but I still want it to be safe. « Show Less
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The seat is quite wide (even for my 44", 44lb 6-year old son). I don't know that width affects safety at all, but you might want to find something snuggier like a Graco booster.
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She probably would be better suited to their smaller version. We use this with the kids who are 50-86 pounds and 50-54" tall.
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My daughter is 3 and is about 30lbs and she still sits in her seat and doesn't complain. She has plenty of leg room under the table still as well with the booster. I hope this helps answer your question.
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I no longer have the box it came in, but I remember it was for dogs 20 lbs or less. My dog weighs about 11 or 12 lbs and fits comfortably. It might be a little small for a dog who really weighs 20 lbs. Also note: the booster has a strap that buckles behind the seat, so you need to be able to reach behind the seat to install it. So it won't work in the back seat of my 4 door car. I use it in the front seat of my car or the rear seat in my SUV.
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I have a 5 year old weighing 35 lbs and a 2 year old weighing 28 lbs, they go in together often. It is spacious enough for your 4 year old!
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It's hard for me to know how small your son is, since mine has always looked about two years BIGGER than he is lol. But, even if he is on the small side I am sure he would still absolutely love it and it's something I think most 4 year olds can handle! Plus, it is something he can use for years to come and it poses no real safety risk, which was important to me. It's so low to the ground you don't have to worry about falling and moves at a easy pace. He may need a bit of help to simply "start rolling" until he gets a bit bigger, but it's easy to keep going once you get started. I hope I could be of some help! It's hard for me to know how small your son is, since mine has always looked about two years BIGGER than he is lol. But, even if he is on the small side I am sure he would still absolutely love it and it's something I think most 4 year olds can handle! Plus, it is something he can use for years to come and it poses no real safety risk, which was important to me. It's so low to the ground you don't have to worry about falling and moves at a easy pace. He may need a bit of help to simply "start rolling" until he gets a bit bigger, but it's easy to keep going once you get started. I... » Read More It's hard for me to know how small your son is, since mine has always looked about two years BIGGER than he is lol. But, even if he is on the small side I am sure he would still absolutely love it and it's something I think most 4 year olds can handle! Plus, it is something he can use for years to come and it poses no real safety risk, which was important to me. It's so low to the ground you don't have to worry about falling and moves at a easy pace. He may need a bit of help to simply "start rolling" until he gets a bit bigger, but it's easy to keep going once you get started. I hope I could be of some help! « Show Less
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my average sized 4.5 year old girl still uses it. It's much more comfortable for her than using the regular seat for every day use. She's 41-42 inches tall and 37lbs.
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The weight is a minimum of 40 lbs. What I would personally be more concerned about is the tot being fidgety and getting OUT of the belt. I started mine when my daughter was 3.5, and we had to constantly be on top of her about sitting back, keeping her feet down, not stretching the seatbelt out. I would personally wait, and make sure that the child is old enough to sit still with out being told every ten minutes, otherwise you would be having to sit directly next to him/her. The size is great for us, we have it smooshed in between a baby seat and a booster in the back seat of a PRIUS, but it might be unstable for such a little one with nothing on one or both sides. The weight is a minimum of 40 lbs. What I would personally be more concerned about is the tot being fidgety and getting OUT of the belt. I started mine when my daughter was 3.5, and we had to constantly be on top of her about sitting back, keeping her feet down, not stretching the seatbelt out. I would personally wait, and make sure that the child is old enough to sit still with out being told every ten minutes, otherwise you would be having to sit directly next to him/her. The size is great for us, we have it smooshed in between a baby seat and a booster in the back seat of a... » Read More The weight is a minimum of 40 lbs. What I would personally be more concerned about is the tot being fidgety and getting OUT of the belt. I started mine when my daughter was 3.5, and we had to constantly be on top of her about sitting back, keeping her feet down, not stretching the seatbelt out. I would personally wait, and make sure that the child is old enough to sit still with out being told every ten minutes, otherwise you would be having to sit directly next to him/her. The size is great for us, we have it smooshed in between a baby seat and a booster in the back seat of a PRIUS, but it might be unstable for such a little one with nothing on one or both sides. « Show Less
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The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children can advance to a booster seat when they are at least 4 years old and 40 pounds. I think the height is 40 inches but I'm not sure. They also say that children should stay in a booster until they are 8 years old and 60 lbs. I love these seats. They're light, easy to clean and my girls say they are comfortable. Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure about her from a height perspective but my 2 year old weighs 30 pounds and my 4 year old weighs 40 pounds and they ride in it together just fine. They only used the slower setting too and that was enough for them at least for this year! They love it!
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The front of the Instruction manual says age 3 or over, 30-100 pounds, 38-57 inches. There are car seat safety guidelines on different websites (highway patrol,consumer reports, etc) and car seats are still believed to be safer. We waited to switch over until our son was 40 pounds, over 40 inches and almost 4 years old. We are pleased with the booster and it is easy to use.
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My daughter is 53 pounds. This is perfect for her. Anything more than 70, I don't think it would work well. Some older and larger kids have tried it but it was too small and didn't give them the same spring as for a smaller kid.
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I kept my son in the five point harness until he literally outgrew it height wise. He was 7.5 years old and about 53 inches tall. He weighs 60 pounds. He is now in the seat belt positioning booster and does quite well with it.
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We have two of these, and my oldest daughter still (barely) fits in hers, at 30 pounds. She's 2yrs, 3mths old. It also works well on my 6 mth old at about 15 pounds.
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I is a little small. I bought it for a 3 year old and now she is turning 4 this Sunday and still rides it, but she is short.
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I believe the smaller car seat will work for a child up to 25 pounds. I think the larger car seat works for a child as small as 16 pounds and 23 inches (??). We thought our baby was a little small for it as 16 pounds. She's 8 months old now and probably 20 pounds or so, and fits into it.
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My son is only 43" so he isn't in the booster yet but has plenty of room to grow. The website says 57" and 120lbs is the max. so not sure why that wouldn't work for a booster. I'm sure it is give or take if your child has a long torso and shorter legs vs. a shorter torso and longer legs. So even though my son isn't using this as a booster yet I'm planning on using it for that and don't see a problem with it. Hope that helps. I know every child is different but I've found this seat to be awesome so far. (my plan is to keep my kids in these seats until they are ready to go without a seat and booster) My son is only 43" so he isn't in the booster yet but has plenty of room to grow. The website says 57" and 120lbs is the max. so not sure why that wouldn't work for a booster. I'm sure it is give or take if your child has a long torso and shorter legs vs. a shorter torso and longer legs. So even though my son isn't using this as a booster yet I'm planning on using it for that and don't see a problem with it. Hope that helps. I know every child is different but I've found this seat to be awesome so far. (my plan is to keep my kids in these seats until they are ready to go without a... » Read More My son is only 43" so he isn't in the booster yet but has plenty of room to grow. The website says 57" and 120lbs is the max. so not sure why that wouldn't work for a booster. I'm sure it is give or take if your child has a long torso and shorter legs vs. a shorter torso and longer legs. So even though my son isn't using this as a booster yet I'm planning on using it for that and don't see a problem with it. Hope that helps. I know every child is different but I've found this seat to be awesome so far. (my plan is to keep my kids in these seats until they are ready to go without a seat and booster) « Show Less
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My four year son is 42" and he uses the mini micro scooter. I imagine he'd use this until he's five at least or gets above the weight limit. His twin sister and him love the mini micro scooter.