Children; Smaller Children And Babies - GMC 1993 Suburban Owner's Manual

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Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children
smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province
says
children up to some age must
be
restrained while in a vehicle.
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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