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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