Booster Seats, They’re The Law
As of July 1, Michigan law states that all children must be in a booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4’9” tall.
There are various types of booster seats that will lift a child up so that the seatbelt fits properly. You can choose a no-back booster that can be used when the child is tall enough to use the headrest in the back seat, or a high-back seat that supports both the head and neck. All booster seats must have a lap/shoulder safety belt.
It is important to note that all booster seats must be used in the backseat only and both the booster seat lap belt and car shoulder belt should be buckled to properly protect your child.
Booster seats are readily available at many retail stores and cost as little as $15. For more information on the new booster seat law visit www.michigansafekids.org.
I’ve been a part of the WOOD TV8 team since 2005. As Special Projects Producer, I work side by side with Maranda making things happen behind the scenes. I coordinate Maranda’s Park Parties each summer and produce a variety of station broadcasts and events through out the year. I also serve as the producer of Maranda’s weekly half-hour show, Where You Live. I love the variety of my job and getting to be a part of the impact Maranda is making on kids in our community!
Outside of work, I've been married for seven years to my husband John and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Stella. When I'm not busy trying to keep up with the kids, I spend "me time" reading fashion or celebrity magazines, sneaking in some good reality television, walking around Reeds Lake with girlfriends and exploring new restaurants with my hubby.
Inspirations for my blog come from my daily life as a busy working mom -- trying to juggle a full time job and be a full time mom to a spitfire five year old and a new baby.