All children until the age of 12 or while under 135 cm (4 feet 5 inches tall) are required to use a car seat or child booster seat to meet European national safety regulations. As children grow and when they finally get to the stage where they are too big to be comfortable in a car seat, it may be time to look at a booster car seats or a booster cushion. These just give the child a little lift from the flat height of the car seats and allow them to use the seat belt safely and not be injured in the case of a sudden stop or accident.

There are basically three categories of Car Booster Seat. Namely Car Booster seats with harness, Booster car seats without harness and Booster cushions. High back booster seats are a type of forward facing seats and come with an integral harness secured in the car by an adult seat belt.  High back booster seat with harness is suitable for children aged 30 lbs to 79lbs (or equivalent of 9 kgs to 36kgs). The seat is installed in the car in a forward facing position and your child is secured in the seat using a harness.

Highback booster seats without harness are light weight with side impact protection. They generally come with side headrest to provide additional comfort and support. The highback booster can also be easily adjusted for height as your child grows. Suitable from 4 to 12 years old you can ensure your child is safe and secure with a high back booster seat which can be robust and lightweight as well. Generally car booster seats for children ensure correct positioning of lap and diagonal belts.

A booster cushion is for older children upto 12 years old. If you are a parent who drives regularly and balances a busy family life, on the go booster seat is just the thing to make your life easier. This light portable car seat type can go wherever your children go. A booster cushion can be quickly and easily stored away at home or in the boot of your car to be used when required. Most booster cushions are compatible from car to car. The seat cushion on top of the base is also removable in most instances. This helps to clean or brush away most of the titbits that may gather.

Car booster seats for children generally require little or no installation and they are largely compatible with most cars. These just give the child a little lift from the flat height of the car seats and allow them to use the seat belt safely and not be injured in the case of a sudden stop or accident. The adult seat belt goes around the child and the seat. So the seat belt needs to be adjusted correctly.

The general concern for parents needing to travel with their young one is safety. With a number of booster seat options available to suit the age, weight, style and comfort of the child in addition to safety, parents' job has been made easier than never before. To know more you are likely to find a range of booster seats and booster cushions with images and descriptions at My Car Seats. Booster seats and booster cushions provide that added safety for your child when on a long journey. Hope you travel safely with your loved one.