1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 42

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and every in Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies I A CAUTION: 4. Position and release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle positioned so you is would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it will 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, thebelt 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 fatalinjuries. So, be sure that any childsmall enough for one is alwaysproperly restrained in a child or infant restraint. 1-35