Seats
&
Safety
Belts
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Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and
all
children
smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province
says children up to some age must be restrained while in
a
vehicle.
Smaller Children and
Babies
CAUTION
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Smaller
children
and
babies should
always
be restrained in
a
child or
b
infant restraint. The instructions
for
the restraint
will
say
whether
it
is
the right
type
and size
for
your child.
A
very young child's hip bones
are
so
small that
a
regular belt might not stay
low
on the hips,
as
it
should. Instead, the
belt
will
likely
be over the
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.
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