Britax crash test shows dangers of booster seats

This video from Britax shows the difference between a high back child seat and a basic booster seat in an accident. Britax is urging parents to "Bin the Booster" this summer.

[taygyrl]

booster seats are just belt positioners for children that aren’t old/big enough to have a proper belt filt they’re not meant to be a “car seat” so to say. your best bet is to keep your kids rear facing until they max out the limits and then keep them harnessed forward facing until they max out those limits.

[cornishflower]

Evolva is the best high back seat ive had. We love the 5 point harness, our other is also older britax trendline. defo agree to bin the booster.

[myriamm]

If you would see what I see parents do...Sometimes I feel that they think their kids are invincible.

[ozoneswiftak]

My wife thinks they are safe. Gee zo wiz. . You guys need to show the air bag going off. Iceing on the cake. Good video. Saving lives matters. Thanks

[libertycheney]

There should be a teather for the back less booster seat

[LifeSavingDefense]

This video doesn’t EXPLAIN anything.

It only shows what happens to anyone and anything not secured well in a car by the Seat Belt.

I was a medic for 30 yrs and I’ve seen what happens.

Even a full car seat is limited by the seat belt connection and unfortunately our seat belts aren’t like a race car type used in full car seats and only cover the shoulders on one side which allows movement BUT unless you put a head harness on like a race car the heads Going to go forward and back etc which if you Totally secured your body so it wouldn’t move at all would probably rip your head off or just break it.

It looks violent because it is but the ability of the whole body to move some helps absorb impact.

The seat belt is there to keep you in the car preferably in the seat and not thru the window or windshield.

[krystlejohnrobertson]

These aren't sold in Australia anymore luckily
One thing we got right

[MattacksRC]

Completely uninformative and pointless. The music tries to add emotion to a demonstration where emotion is not necessary. I also noticed the regular booster seat isn't using a shoulder belt positioning clip. I understand if you want to show the difference between seats but this is not a good way to inform or educate anyone.

[kaylasmiley]

This is a great video. The booster seat britax is showing is not even an expensive one.
You can get it for $100 at target.
They are trying to save LIVES. Not make a ton of money off this add. They are not comparing their carseat to other carseat brands. They are simply informing you that a high back is Safer than no back. That's all.

[hannahscott]

This is why I switched and got a belt positioning high back booster for the child I babysit instead of the low back one he had. I just felt really really scared to drive him places in that!!!!

[userismylastname]

I'm not sure if this has been already said. I hadn't read down the thread. But what Britax is doing with #BinTheBooster is making everyone aware of the dangers of built in boosters seats in some vehicles - They want you to keep them tucked away and use your high backs or age appropriate boosters seats that you buy for your children.

[truonghamy]

They should make booster seats safer for children

[StingRaeTheSingingSiren]

The point of the video is to remind parents what CAN happen in a car accident and make them ten go do more research on what’s safest for their child rather than simply going with what is the minimum law requirement. Our children cannot be replaced and their safety should not be sacrificed for the sake of convenience.

[uypyiht]

How is this different than an adult sitting normally?

[siesiechampion]

They why still sell them? My kids used backless while in a accident and not a scratch or anything 🤷🏽‍♀️ let’s be real... even seat belts kill. My cousin just got in a accident and flew into the back seat landing at the bottom. Drs said he would have been crushed if he had his seat belt on. Everything is a hit or miss no matter what u use

[Lovelylozzaj]

:-/ Testing is important whoever does it. If I'm concerned now a booster isn't safe enough I'll continue to use my Gracco highback chair for my child. If I have Britax to thank for that I'm happy, don't think anyone is daft enough to think it only applies to Britax. However the booster I have for short journeys is high and at least has the additional loop to hold the strap to the shoulder.

[scottmccloud]

I have a high backed car seat for my trunk monkey. Cost a little extra but it was worth it.

[lexilynn]

Actually I think I need a car seat when I am driving. 😮‍💨

[elancheer]

Just saying the only reason the backless booster kids flew out his seat is because there was no belt clip and the car seat belt was not on kids mode.

[zqrfgum]

I have a Kidfix (have to check the model). Completely satisfied, especially because i' ve never had to try its usefulness. But since the kid is reaching the limit of height and weight (135cm and 35kgs), what's the alternative if not a booster seat?