When children are buckled up properly, their parents spend less time scolding them and have more time to think about the road. Children benefit from riding in car seats, too. Car seats can be very comfortable, making them a good place to sleep. In addition, car seats and booster seats place children in a riding position that allows them to see out the windows without standing up and crawling around. Looking out windows is more interesting then looking at door panels or the dashboard.
Car seats help children behave appropriately, making interactions with their parents more positive.
Positive interactions with parents help children feel good about themselves, which makes time spent in the car pleasant for the whole family. Of course, the most important reasons for using a car safety system is safety. Automobile accidents are the number one preventable cause of death in American children. An unrestrained child riding in a car is 14 times more likely to be killed in a crash than a child who is secured in a safety device.