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CAUTION:
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Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in
a
seat that has
a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part
is
behind
the child. If the child wears the belt
in
this way,
in
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right on the
child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries.
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 wear,
so
the
extender will be long enough 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.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion
of
the belt
should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones
in
a
crash.
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