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Do not place blankets under the child or
between the child and the harness straps. The soft, fluffy
material will compress during a crash rendering the child
much less restrained and can result in ejection from the
seat.
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This is also true with sweater and
jackets. Use a lighter weight sweater or jacket on the child
and then place blankets over the harnesses. The blankets
with arms work well in the car, they stay on place and leave
the child arm free.
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Objects left unsecured in the passenger
compartment become missiles when brakes are applied quickly
and in a crash. Objects travel at the rate of the vehicle
until they come in contact with a solid object. This means
the ice scraper you laid on the dash will continue to travel
at 70 miles per hour during a crash on the interstate until
it strikes you, your child, or other solid. Even at a slower
speed these flying objects can result in severe injury.
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Carry extra supplies for use if you
should become stranded in the snow, blankets, mittens,
water, formula, food and toys to keep children occupied.
These supplies should be kept with in reach, but secured
with a seat belt, cargo net, or other method.
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