1993 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 39

Smaller Children and Babies 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 h-lt might not stay low on the hips, uu it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child3 abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly itrained in a child or infant ldraint. I A 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 I2-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pound ( I 10 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. I I,