Smaller Children And Babies - Chevrolet 1993 Astro Passenger Owner's Manual

Seats and Safety Belts
Smaller Children and Babies
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Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child
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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. I
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Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby
doesn't weigh much-until a crash. During a crash a baby will
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 0 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost
impossible to hold.
Secure the baby in an infant restraint.
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