Choosing a child car seat or booster seat
Have questions about child car seats or booster seats? You're definitely not alone. Here are some tips to help you choose, purchase and install a seat correctly.
When used properly, child car seats and booster seats significantly reduce fatalities and serious injuries in a crash.
Choose a seat that meets age, height and weight requirements
Children outgrow everything — even car seats and booster seats! Ensure you're using the right seat for your child's age and size.
It's also the law. In B.C., all children under 16 must be correctly restrained in an appropriate child car seat, booster seat or seat belt. For more information, please see child passenger safety.