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SAFETY
the safety of your child. Quick turns, sudden stops, or other
maneuvers in avoiding a crash, as well as a crash, can injure
your child if not properly secured in the seat or if the seat is not
properly installed in the vehicle.
• There are many different types of vehicles, seat belt systems,
or other occupant restraint systems in use today. Accordingly,
this manual can only give guidelines for proper installation in
your vehicle. In addition to this manual,
you must also read
and understand the vehicle owner’s manual
, which should
address use of child restraints. If your vehicle owner’s manual
does not address the installation of child restraints, please
contact your local vehicle dealer, or the vehicle’s manufacturer,
to obtain this information before using this Safety Seat.
• Some vehicles
do not have any safe location
for this Safety
Seat to be installed. In addition,
many vehicles do not have
seat belt systems that will adequately hold this Safety
Seat
in the required position. Please refer to both this manual
and your vehicle owner’s manual for complete information for
proper safe installation of this Safety Seat.
•
Never
combine this Safety Seat or Base with any other Safety
Seat or Base from any other manufacturer. If you are in need
of an additional Base, please contact your local dealer or Baby
Trend, Inc. to obtain one.
• This Safety Seat is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and
Aircraft and conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
SAFETY INFORMATION
3.1 About your child
•
This Safety Seat is designed and tested to accommodate
a child of a specific range of HEIGHT and WEIGHT. Using
the Safety Seat for a child whose weight or height is
outside of these limits will increase the risk of death or
serious injury in the event of a crash. Please see the
Warning label on the Safety Seat located on the child’s
right side for weight and height limits for your model. Also
noted on manual cover.
• Special needs children, such as pre-term babies, may suffer
difficulties in using this Safety Seat. The angle of recline in this
Safety Seat may not be appropriate for Special Needs babies.
If your child has special needs or any breathing difficulties,
please discuss vehicle Safety Seats with your pediatrician, or
other competent health care provider, to ensure the safety of
your child.
• Never leave your child unattended, even for a moment.
• Do Not Dress your child in bulky clothing or other garments that
will hinder the harness from being snug around your child and
properly latched between your child’s legs.
3.2 About your vehicle
• Proper installation of the Safety Seat in your vehicle and proper
securing of your child in the Safety Seat are essential to ensure
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