New and stricter rules against the use of backless boost seats to come into force by the end of 2016.

‘Under the new rules backless booster seats will only be approved for use for children taller than 125cm and weighing more than 22kg (3st 6.5lbs).’

Under the new rules backless booster seats - also known as booster cushions - will only be approved for use for children taller than 125cm and weighing more than 22kg (3st 6.5lbs).




But many child car seat experts agree that this type of booster seat is unsuitable for such young children. A small child is not held as securely in the seat. The adult seat belt is not guided across their little body in the best way, and, most importantly, a booster seat offers no protection for a child if the car is involved in a side-impact crash.
High-backed child car seats might be more expensive, but have been found to be safer.
Child car seat expert, Lisa Galliers, says "A decent high-backed booster seat provides better protection in a front crash, as they're designed to guide the adult seat-belt across the child's body properly, and our crash tests prove they offer much more protection in a side-impact crash that a backless booster seat alone."
But safety experts recommend you use a child car seat for all children under 150cm (4ft 11in). For children weighing more than 36kg (5st 10lb) but under 150cm (4ft 11in) it is advised to go by height.
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Source-Medindia