1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 29

I en I I Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadianprovince says r.hild.ren up to some age must be rest .I while in a vehicle. ~ fi should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild. A very young child's hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not low stay on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be overthe child's abdomen. In a crash the belt 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. ' l ' ' Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much-until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 kmfh),a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pund ( 1 kg) force 10 on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. I' 27