why seatbelts aren’t X-shaped/haven’t changed at all
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They are like that for infants, as their smaller bodies are more likely to slip out of a simple three-point seatbelt in the event of a crash. Car seats for infants and young children usually have a five-point harness system.
For adults and larger children a three-point belt is more likely to be sufficient. Of course, a harness would be even better but at some point it’s a compromise between convenience and pure safety. A three-point seat belt that goes over the lap and torso can be secured with a single, quick action, and compared to a harness it is more comfortable and doesn’t restrict motion as much. This also makes it more likely that people will actually use them, and a seatbelt you use is always safer than one you don’t.
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