Chevrolet 2003 Blazer Owner's Manual page 44

Q:
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add-on child
A:
Add-on child restraint..:.
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are purchased by the
restraints?
vehicle's owner, are avak4;tie in four basic types.
Selection of a particuisr restraint should take
into consideration not only the child's weight, height
and age but also whe"7er or not the restraint will
be compatible with tt- rlotor vehicle in which
it
will
be used.
For most basic types of child restraints, there are
many different models available. When purchasing a
child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used
in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a
label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle
safety standards.
The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come
with the restraint state the weight and height
limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition,
there are many kinds of restraints available for
children with special needs.
Nt
n infants need complete support,
inc i g support for the head and neck. This
i s nt ,essary because a newborn infant's neck
is weak and its head weighs so much
compared with the rest of its body. In a crash,
an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the
restraint, so the crash forces can be
distribllted across the strongest part of an
infant', body, the back and shoulders. Infants
always should be secured in appropriate infani
restraints.
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