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Can a 4-year-old travel without a car seat?
I have a 4-year-old child who I take with me on all my errands. She’s gotten quite a bit bigger in the last few months, and she’s starting to outgrow her car seat. I’m not sure how long my child needs to remain in a car seat. Can a 4-year-old travel without a car seat if I live in Ohio?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In every state throughout the country, 4-year-olds must use either a car seat or a booster seat.
Ohio car seat laws
dictate that a 4-year-old child must use a federally approved booster seat if they are shorter than 4’9”.A good way to know if you need to switch to a booster seat rather than a car seat is if your child’s shoulders are touching the harness shoulder straps. If they’re making contact, make the switch to a booster seat. Not only is it safer, but your child will also feel more comfortable when you’re driving around.
In addition to your car seat or booster seat, you can also protect your 4-year-old by getting the right car insurance policy. By adding additional coverage, MedPay, or other add-on products, you can ensure that everything is protected if the worst should happen. That’s when the
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