1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 40

Children a Everyone in protection! vehicle needs That includes infants and all childrensmaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the UnitedStates and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies 1 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 bonesare so small that a regular belt might not stay on the hips, as it low should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen. Ina crash, the beltwould apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that So, any child small enough for one always properly is restrained in a child or infant restraint.