1998 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 63

e at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add-on child restraints? .A: Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child's weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. An infant car bed is a special bed made for use i n a motor vehicle. It's an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. With an infant car bed, make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rea-facing infant restraint positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-fkcing intint restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 Ibs. (9 kg) and about one yea- of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in a crash. 1-51