Why shouldn't children be seated next to a side airbag in a vehicle?

• Children are often too short to be safely positioned in front of a side airbag
• The force of the side airbag can be too strong for a child
  Explanation:

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  Children must never be seated next to a side airbag as they may be at risk of serious or fatal injury due to the force of the airbag.

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• The noise of the airbag deploying can be startling to children
• The airbag may not provide adequate protection for children