1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 51

Smaller Childrenand Babies (Cargo Vans) I A very young child's bones are so small that a hip regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, thebelt will likely beover the child's abdomen. In a crash, thebelt would apply force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause serious fatal injuries. Smaller children or and babies should always berestrained ina child restraint. However, infants, who should be restrained in a rearfacing child restraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the restraint will say whether itis the righttype and size for yourchild. If a forward-facingchild restraint is suitable for your child, be sure the child isalways properly restrained while riding in this vehicle. Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash baby will become so a CAUTION: (Continued) -- . b