1997 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 23

Child Safety General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 40 Ibs (18 kg) Use an approved child seat. The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for the manufacturer's statement of compliance on the box and seat. Use a seat of the right size. Make sure the seat fits your child. Check the seat manufacturer's instructions and labels for height and weight limits. Secure the child seat to the car. A l l approved child seats are designed to be secured to the car seat by the lap belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/ shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash. To properly route a seat belt through a child seat, follow the seat maker's instructions. If you use a lap/ shoulder belt, be sure to follow the instructions for securing a child seat with a lap/shoulder belt on page 25 . Secure the child in the child seat. Make sure the infant or child is firmly secured to the child seat. Use the straps provided, and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions. Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 20 Ibs (9 kg) An infant up to about 20 Ibs (9 kg) must be restrained in an infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because infants must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat always faces the REAR of the car as shown. Driver and Passenger Safety