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Smaller Children and Babies
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Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in
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young child's hie 'bones are so small that a regular belt might
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-not'stay low on.the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely
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injuries; So, be sure that any child smakenough for one is
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diivays properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.
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hold
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until-axrash. During a:craih
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become so heavy y m can't hold it. For example,
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12-pound , ( 5 5
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baby will. suddenly
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