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Children
Everyone in
a
vehicle needs protection! That includes
infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and in every
Canadian
province
says children up to some
age
must be
restrained while in
a
vehicle.
4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part
of a
lap-shoulder belt.
If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt
Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the
release button on the buckle is positioned so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if
you ever had to.
Smaller Children and Babies
I
A
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 appl
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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