1993 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 53

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants andall children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in everystate and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION: Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructionsfor the restraint will say whether it isthe righttype and size for yourchild. 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, thebeltwill likely be over the child's abdomen..In 01 crash thebelt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatal injuries. So, be sure thatany child small enough for one is always properly restrained ina child or infant restraint. 0 A CAUTION Never hold ababy in your arms while riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much-- until a crash. Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. example, in a crash at For only 25 mph (40 km/h), a l2-pound (5.5 k )baby will suddenly g become a 240-pound (110 k )force on your arms. The baby g would be almost impossible to hold. CAUTION (Contin1 " 40