1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 56

Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans) - - I Children who are up against, or very to, any close air bagwhen it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, butnot for young children and infants. Neither thevehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. A CAUTION: A very youngchild's hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay on the hips, it low as should. Instead, the belt likely be over the will child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child restraint. However, infants, who should be restrained in a rear-facing child restraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, be sure the while riding in child is always properly restrained this vehicle.