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CAUTION:

Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a
vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much 

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 until a

crash. During a crash a baby will become so
heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash

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at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12

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lb. (5.5 kg) baby

will suddenly become a 240

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lb. (110 kg) force on

your arms. The baby would be almost impossible
to hold.

Secure the baby in an infant restraint.