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CAUTION:

Children who are up against, or very close to, any
air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Air bags plus lap

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shoulder belts offer

outstanding protection for adults and older
children, but not for young children and infants.
Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air
bag system is designed for them. Young children
and infants need the protection that a child
restraint system can provide.

Q:

What are the different types of add

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child restraints?

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on child restraints, which are purchased by the

vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types.
Selection of a particular restraint should take into
consideration not only the child’s weight, height
and age but also whether or not the restraint will 
be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it 
will be used.

For most basic types of child restraints, there are
many different models available. When purchasing
a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used 
in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have 
a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle
safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that 
come with the restraint state the weight and 
height limitations for a particular child restraint. 
In addition, there are many kinds of restraints
available for children with special needs.