Follow the safety-seat manufacturer's directions and the vehicle instructions for buckling the seat into your car or truck. Begin using a safety seat immediately. Protect your newborn in a safety seat on the way home from the hospital and on every ride. Children are happier and more inclined to use a safety seat if they feel comfortable in the seat. Remind the child that the vehicle will not move until everyone is buckled up.
Children are imitators.
Set a positive example for your child by buckling up on every trip. Don't keep books, bottles or other sharp, hard objects in your car or truck. In a collision, such objects can become airborne, possibly striking and injuring your child. Don't let children eat while riding in a car or truck. A sudden stop could cause a child to choke.