What carset is best for a baby 6 mo. and up, and how about a child just over 40 lbs. ???

Question

I saw this sad video on U Tube about a boy who lost his life (4 y/o) in a car accident. He was in a booster seat and when their van rolled his seatbelt (the van belt) came unattached and he was ejected from the car & died. :( Here is his website if you wish to see it - http://kyledavidmiller.memory-of.com/ And it really got me thinking... My son is just over 40 lbs and close in age to this child... we are about to use a booster seat... should I go w/ another carseat. The parents of this child say NEVER use a booster, they are not as safe as a 5 pt. system carseat. But the only company that sells 5 pt. systems for kids over 40 lbs & up to 80 lbs... is Britax and those carseats start at $250 and go up. WE will buy one if it is best... but I wanted to get some feed back. Also I have a baby.... he need to graduate to a new seat, I wonder what the best seat is??? I want what is best for my little ones. God bless & thanks in advance for any/all suggestions, websites, advice!!

Answer 1

I did see something on tv about booster seats not being as good as other car seats. A carseat with a 5 pt. harness is the best. Britax is not the only company that makes them for 40 lbs and up. I bought a Eddie Bauer from Babies "R" Us for my daughter after she grew out of her infant seat and it goes up to 100 lbs. This was about 3 years ago and I paid $200 for it but I have since seen it for around $100. You really can't put a price tag on your childrens safety so shop around and see it you can find it. It would be a good choice for both of your children.

Answer 2

I would invest in the Britax Marathon...