1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 34

Srmaller Children and Babies IChildren Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. 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 belt might not stay low on the hips, as itshould. Instead, the belt 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 fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infimt restraint * -L arms while riding i a vehicle. n 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 E-pound (5.5kg) baby will suddedy become a 240-pound (110 kg) force , Never hold a baby in your on your arms. The baby would be .almost impossible to hold. (Coratinud] 33 ...