Cleaning the mildew and mold from the wood is a good idea. You don't want it covered up. Cleaning can be accomplished in several ways. You may be able to remove the black stains using liquid dish soap and water and a scrub brush. Don't worry: the water is not going to harm the wood since it's able to dry rapidly. Chlorine bleach is also very effective at cleaning up the mold and mildew. You can mix a 50-50 solution with regular chlorine bleach and water. Some people don't do well with the fumes, so be careful.
A - Use the seat belt fit test on all children under 13 years of age to be sure they are big enough to safely use the adult seat belt without a booster seat. Have the child sit all the way back on the vehicle seat. naturally at the seat edge. If they do, continue the test.
If you are found to be driving with an un-belted passenger under the age of 16 years old, you (the driver) are at risk for a separate citation. Child Safety Seats. Depending on your child's height and age, he or she may be required to use a child passenger restraint system that is federally approved. In California, all children under 8 years old must: Use a child safety seat or booster. Ride in the back seat of the vehicle UNLESS: The vehicle has no back seats. Back seats are side-facing. Back seats face to the rear of the vehicle. A child safety seat cannot be installed safely in the back seat. NOTE: Effective January 1, 2017, children under 2 years old must use a rear-facing child safety seat UNLESS: They weigh at least 40 lbs. They measure at least 40 inches tall.