Oldsmobile 2000 Bravada - Manual (Page 50)

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CAUTION:
Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a
vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much
-- 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 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby
will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (110 kg) force on
your arms. The baby would be almost impossible
to hold.
Secure the baby in an infant restraint.