Hi we are travelling to the US - mainly around New York State - and hiring a car to get around. I am wondering about the car seat seat situation. (For my 5 and 8 year old). I know that by law in New York car seats are required for those under 8.
When we go to Europe we always take our own booster seats, because hiring them is so expensive and they are often not in good condition. Also a relative has arranged the car hire for us so it will be difficult to add the car seats on now.
However I understand that there are different regulations covering car seats in the US so our booster seats might not be allowed. Last year I got a Trunki boostapak which is great but when I contacted them they said their seat hasn't been tested under US regulations so they don't recommend using it over there (which is a bit annoying!)
DH says just to take our boosters and risk it as it's unlikely we'd be stopped to check the car seats, and if need be we just buy some boosters over there.
Any experiences you can share?
Thanks!