1996 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 51

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 Chi: ren and 1 bies 4-Door Utility To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it is will the right type and for yourchild. A very size young child's hip bones are small thata so regular belt might not stay on the hips, as it low should. Instead, the belt likely be over the will child's abdomen. In a crash, the beltwould apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could So, cause seriousor fatal injuries. be sure that any child small enough one is always properly for restrained in a child or infant restraint. 1-43