1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 38

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size.In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies I A very young child'ship bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the beltwill likely be over the child's abdomen.In a crash,the belt wouldapply CAUTION: (Continued) force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatalinjuries. Smaller children and babies should always restrained in a child be restraint. However, infants, who should be restrained in a rear-facingchild restraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the restraint will say whetherit is the righttype and size for your child. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, be sure the child is always properly restrainedwhile riding in this vehicle. 1-25