1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 46

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size.In fact, the law in every state the United States and in every in Canadian province says children to some agemust be up restrained whilein a vehicle. Smaller Children andBabies "N: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it is will the righttype 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 beover 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. 1-32