Q.
What if a child
is
wearing a
lap-shoulder belt, but the child
is
so
small that the shoulder belt
is
very
close to the child’s face or neck?
A:
Move the child toward the center of
the vehicle, but be sure that the
shoulder belt still is on the child’s
shoulder,
so
that in a crash the child’s
upper body would have the restraint
that belts provide.
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This
applies belt force
to
the child’s
pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to
fasten, your dealer will order you an
extender. It’s free. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you will
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wear,
so
the extender will be long enough
the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
for you. The extender will be just for you,
and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it,
and use it only for the seat it is made to
fit.
To
wear it, just attach it to the regular
safety belt.
Checking
Your
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose
parts or damage. If you see anything that
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of might keep a restraint system from doing
the belt should be worn low and snug
on
its job, have it repaired.
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