1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 33

Seats & Safety Belts .;, , . p I I Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includesinfants and all childreo In smaller than adult .size. fact, the law in every state and Canadian province says childreu up-tosome age must be restrained while in a vehicle. A Smaller'children .mdbabies ,&ould -&rays. be festr&ad in a child orinfant restraint. The. iristructions:for the restraint will say whether it is the. right type and size for your child. A very young khild's hip bonesare. so s a l that 8 ml regular belt :might stay low on .not the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen. 1.na crash the.belt would apply force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. S.0, be sure that any chWsmal1 enough forone is always properly restrained a in child or infant restraint. . .A Never--hold baby jln-yow, a a r m s while riding ,in: vehicle, a A baby doesn't weigh-much-until a. crash. During-a.crasha-baby w i l l . become so heavy youcan't .hold .it. For example, in a-crashat only %mph (40 W h ) a 12-pound' (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly bec,ome a 240-pound (110 kg) force ;on your arms. The baby would,bealmost . impossible to hold. " ' . (colztirzued)