Each item scored on a 5 point scale (range 0-4) and measure of symptom severity is obtained by summing item scores. To obtain a measure of symptom severity, sum marked responses of the total and/or the respective sub-scales. Mean score: divide sum-score by respective number of scale items.
Laws aside, kids aren't ready to make the switch from a booster seat to seat belts until they're at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and can pass the five-step test below â typically between ages 8 and 10.
Donât rush to move your child to a booster seat before theyâre ready. Each time you âgraduateâ your child to the next seat, thereâs a reduction in the level of protection for your child. Keep your child in each stage for as long as possible. Your child is ready for a booster seat when they have outgrown the weight or height limit of their forward-facing harnesses, which is typically between 40 and 65 pounds.