One small study of injuries to children 4 to 8 years old in side-impact crashes found that high-back booster seats offered better protection than backless boosters. That doesn't mean you shouldn't ...

They do not provide the back support and side support that high-back booster seats provide. Backless booster seats are better for bigger, older kids. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Evenflo GoTime No Back Booster car seat to find out if it's worth it.

The best booster seats ensure your big kid rides safely and comfortably. See our top picks in 2024, according to safety experts and parents.

My first kid was so eager to switch to a big-kid car seat that the Wirecutter-pick booster we got her for her fifth birthday was her favorite gift.

If your child has not outgrown the car seat, keep them in it until they do. Yes, some kids will be in rear-facing car seats at age 3 and 4. "There are little, bitty 2-year-olds and larger 2-year ...