* Special thanks to Nicole Carlson (one of clek's Facebook fans) for Aiden's photo

Parents researching booster seat safety will love this resource:  the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has just released its second annual ratings of booster seats for lap and shoulder belt fit in a report recommending 9 models – clek oobr included – as “best bets” .   There are 6 “good bets” and 11 are “not recommended”.  From the press release:

A good booster routes the lap belt flat across a child’s upper thighs and positions the shoulder belt at midshoulder.  The Institute released its first booster ratings last year, evaluating 41 seats.

“Parents can’t tell a good booster from a bad one just by comparing design features and price,” says Anne McCartt, Institute senior vice president for research. “What really matters is if the booster you’re considering correctly positions the safety belt on your 4-8 year-old in your vehicle. Our ratings make it easier to pick a safer booster for kids who have outgrown child restraints.”

The 60 boosters tested cover most models currently available in the United States, making this a must-read for everyone looking for independent comparative booster seat information.