Booster seat

When you look up the right time to transition car seats, a lot of what you get are the legal requirements for moving kids from seat-to-seat. However, if you’ve been with us for any length of time, you know that what’s “legal” is not always safest.

Think about a state that doesn’t require helmets when riding motorcycles.

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Of course, we know that even though it’s not legally required to wear a helmet, you still increase the risk of death by 37% when you’re not wearing one.

So, when you’re looking at when to transition through the car seat stages, don’t look for the earliest legal opportunity to transition and go with that.

Instead, go with what’s safest! If you’re not sure what’s safest, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re delivering an easy-to-follow guide that tells you when you should transition your child from one car seat to another.

Here’s what you need to know:

When to Transition Car Seats: A Comprehensive Guide 

If you’re looking for a certain age to move your kids to a new seat, we’re sorry to say that you’re not going to find that answer!

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