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The main benefit of having LATCH on a booster is that it keeps the seat from becoming a projectile if it's unoccupied in a crash. We don't have a lot of information on whether or not it provides any safety benefit beyond that.
A booster seat is a safety precaution for kids who are too big for a front-facing car seat but too small for a seat belt alone. It is not based on age but on the child's size and weight....
Booster seats that only use the seat belt to secure the child, and don't secure the seat, gain no additional safety benefit from the LATCH system. It's there mainly for convenience: the child can get in the seat themselves without it shifting and it doesn't become "free" when not in use.
Booster seats that only use the seat belt to secure the child, and don't secure the seat, gain no additional safety benefit from the LATCH system. It's there mainly for convenience: the child can get in the seat themselves without it shifting and it doesn't become "free" when not in use.
We conducted 18 total crash tests with six different booster models – four high-back boosters and two backless boosters. We crash tested each booster installed with the LATCH system and installed with the seat belt alone across the occupant, represented by the Hybrid III 6-year-old ATD.
Booster seats are the last step in car seats before the adult seat belt and vehicle seat. I’ve written before about the 5-step test for exiting booster seats , and you’ll see seat belts referenced over and over again in such guides.
Both LATCH and no LATCH booster seats can provide adequate protection when installed and used properly. By considering the advantages and disadvantages of each type, you can make an informed decision that prioritizes your child’s safety.
Is a Booster Seat with Latch Safer? Of course, a booster seat with a latch is very safe because of its extra safety feature. However, it’s not safer than booster seats with no latch.
Safe Kids. San Francisco State University Department of Geosciences. For more information or questions, contact the Texas Department of Public Safety certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician Instructor (CPSTI) below: Lt. Elizabeth Carter, CPSTI - El Paso Area. Other Links:
Both booster seats with and without LATCH systems are designed to be safe when used correctly. The LATCH system offers an added layer of stability, but the primary safety mechanism for a booster seat is the proper positioning and fit of the car’s seat belt on the child.