booster seat

noun

: a portable seat that is placed on or attached to a chair or an automobile seat in order to raise a child to a higher position

… they should use a booster seat until they are 8 years old or at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Only after that can they ride in the front seat, and even then the back is always safer.—

Denise Milosevich

She's too big for a high chair, but needs to sit on her knees to keep her head fully above the dining room table. And she doesn't want a booster seat. She'll boost herself, thank you very much.—

Dave Manley

called also booster chair

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State law now more clearly specifies age groups for forward- or rear-facing car seats, booster seats and belts. —

Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2024 Maricela grabbed the booster seat and followed as Ariel started crossing the road. —

Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024 Bring your own booster seat: Consider portable high chair options like the Inglesina Fast Table Chair or other chairs that properly snap and buckle onto restaurant chairs. —

Kristina Behr, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024 Even some children older than ten years old may benefit from using a booster seat, researchers said. —

Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for booster seat