Smaller Children And Babies - GMC 1999 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Seats & Safety Belts
Smaiier Children and Babies
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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 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
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restraint.
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CAUTION
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 rnph (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
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