I honestly did not know this, did you?

She said if you own the newer cars, where the belt goes over the shoulder, that children shorter than 4 9 are at risk in an accident.

Lol, I think I also had an anthropology teacher that was about that size, too. She was really tiny.

I agree. I am all about safety, but this is getting just a touch out of hand.

Even for safety you have to weigh the pros and cons. I don't think it is worth getting THIS up in arms about it, think of just a few generations ago when WE were not in carseats lol. My MIL thought I was wasting money when I bought a convertible seat for my daughter when she reached the weight and height limits of her infant seat. She was about 27 or 28 inches tall, and 22 lbs, and the woman thought my tiny 14 month old daughter could sit in the car without a seat?! On the other hand, I am not going to be arguing with a 2nd grader about sitting in a carseat either. If it's not a law, I won't be doing it and if it becomes one, I will be annoyed.

You are on the right track about adjustable seats but not just ones that raise up... If auto makers can create seats that can be folded down into floor compartments or taken out and rearranged, why can't they make seats that are changeable and adaptable to meet the needs of growing families. Still have infant and toddler seats you strap in but once a child graduates to what is now the booster seat stage instead of having to go out and buy a booster, require the passenger seats in certain classes of automobiles made to be easily modified in hight, width and type of restraint system. Some manufacturers already have seats that convert to a toddler seat so why not have a greater range of adaptations that not only could be used to safely transport children but also be adjusted for the comfort as well as safety of all passengers. Little Johnny could ride to kindergarten safely, and grandma Daisy can ride in comfort without having to bring along extra cushions. Make these adjustable seats standard in certain classes and an option in a few other classes.

Very good point, but then where would all that booster seat income go. I just cant imagine, that many parents would be able to enforce this. My son would do it if I made him, but he wouldnt be happy about it.

I am short too but I have no issues driving the same car my 6' tall husband drives. We simply adjust the seat and the tilt of the steering wheel. I drive this car more often than he does but it's a midsize sedan, not a compact by any means. That said, I would NEVER sit in a booster, what a joke. I agree with requirements that are worded this way - x height and weight OR x age. As long as the age is not excessive ie more than 6 or 7, then the rest of it won't really matter. I wouldn't have hit the weight limit of 80 until I was in high school and sorry but THAT would be excessive. Age 6 or 7, 50 or 60 lbs... maybe 4'2 would be enforceable. There are too many kids who would never hit the weight limit and kids 8 or older are not going to take kindly to riding in a 'carseat' again.

Well you better run out and get her a booster seat.

80 pounds sounds reasonable, but again what if you have a petit child. I think just making a general law is absurd. Maybe it should just be age 8-10 or something and never mind the whole height or weight thing.

We sat in the back of my mothers station wagon too. While that is not safe, back then it wasnt a big deal. My mother did make us wear seatbelts even before it was a law, but making this booster thing a law seems a bit intrusive to me.

My daughter is very petit, if this law passes, she may have to sit in one forever.

It isnt law here in florida yet, but they will probably pass it. They seem to like the stupid and ridiculous. You know what amazes me, states think is a great idea, namely florida, to have legalized fire works, and make it legal to carry your gun to work. Dont see anything wrong with that, but making a child that is obviously too old for one sit in a booster seat is a good idea. Stupid is right.

yes please fix the cars, instead of making stupid laws.

The National Association of Pediatrics are the ones pushing the law to be passed.