Safety seats provide greater protection in the event of a collision. Tips for Traveling with Young Children Never misuse safety seats. 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.