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.
The laws vary based on age, height, and/or weight. For example, several states allow children the age of six and up or over 40 pounds to use the regular seatbelt without a booster seat. But as Elliott.org points out, there are safer guidelines from SafeKids.org regarding not just weight but height: Kids should be at least 4â9â tall and weigh at least 80 pounds before transitioning out of the booster. The American Academy of Pediatrics says kids between 8 and 12 years of age should be in booster seats.