1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 55

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smallerthan adult size.In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian provincesays children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be The restrained in a child or infant restraint. instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the righttype and size for your child. A very young child's hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not staylow onthe hips, as it should. Instead, thebelt will likely be over the child's abdomen. In a crash, thebelt 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 infant restraint. 1-48