Smaller Children And Babies - Buick 1993 LeSabre Owner's Manual

Smaller Children and Babies
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CAUTION:
Smaller children and babies should always be
restrained in a child or infant restraint. The
instructions for the restraint will say whether it is
the right type and size for your child. A very
young child's hip bones are so small that
a
regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it
should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the
child's abdomen.
In
a crash the belt would apply
force right on the child's abdomen, which could
cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that
any child small enough for one is always
properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.
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CAUTION:
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Never hold a baby
in ydur arms while
riding in a
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vehicle.
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baby doesn't weigh much
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until a crash.
During a crash a baby
w i l l
become so heavy you
can't hold it. For example, in
a crash at only 25 mph
(40 km/h),
a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly
become a 240-pound (11
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kg) force
OR
your arms.
The baby would be almost impossible to hold.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
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