Child Restraint Seats - Blue Bird D3RE 2014 Driver's Handbook Manual

Child Restraint Seats

Young Children And Infants
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection. This includes infants and all other children.
Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need
for everyone to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States
and in every Canadian province says children up to a certain age must be restrained
while in a vehicle.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the pro-
tection provided by the appropriate restraint. Restraints must meet all applicable
federal motor vehicle safety standards.
[WARNING] People should never hold a baby or young child in their arms
while riding in a vehicle. During a crash a baby will become too heavy to hold.
For example, in a crash at only 25 mph, a 12 lb. baby will suddenly become a
240 lb. force on a person's arms. A baby should always be secured in an infant
restraint. Young children must be secured in appropriate child restraints.
How Child Restraints Work
A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain,
seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the
vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one that must be installed.
For years, add-on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle.
To help reduce the chance for injury, the child must be secured within the restraint.
The vehicle's belt system secures the add-on child restraint, and the add-on child
restraint's harness system holds the child in place within the restraint.
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with
the restraint. These instructions may be labeled on the restraint itself or in a booklet,
or both.
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