Child
Restraints
Every time infants and young children ride in
vehicles, they should have protection provided by
appropriate restraints.
Q.@
What are the different types of add-on
child restraints?
A:
Add-on child restraints are available in four basic
types. When selecting a child restraint, take into
consideration not only the child’s weight and
size, but also whether or not the restraint will be
compatible with the motor vehicle in which it
will be used.
An infant car bed (A) is a special
bed
made
for
use
in a motor vehicle.
It’s
an
infant restraint system
designed to restrain or position
a
child on a
continuous flat surface. With an infant
car
bed,
make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the
center
of
the vehicle.
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