1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 42

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smallerthan adult size. In fact, the law in every state inthe United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. I Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION: - A very youngchild's hip bones are small thata so regular belt might not stay on the hips, as it low should. Instead, the belt likely be over the will child's abdomen. In a crash, thebelt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could So, cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that any child small enough for one always properly is restrained in a child or infant restraint. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether will it is the right type and for your child. size CAUTION: (Continued) 1-34