Children
Smaller Children and Babies
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes
infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and
in
every
Canadian province says children up to some age must be
restrained while in a vehicle.
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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. Smaller children
and babies should always be restrained in a child
restraint. However, infants, who should be
restrained in a rearfacing child restraint, cannot
ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the
restraint will
say
whether it is the right type and
size for your child.
If
a
forward-facing child
restraint
is
suitable for your child, be sure the
child
is
always properly restrained while riding in
this vehicle.
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