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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.
Children
Everyone in, a vehicle needs protection!
the law in
every
state in the United
Canadian province says children
infants and .all children smaller than
restrained while in a vehicle.
Smaller Children and Babies
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Smaller children and babies should a1 ays be
restrained in a child or infant restrai t. The
instructions for the restraint will shy yvhether it is
the right type and size for your child.
k
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 3ver 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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