It is the safest place to be. In your arms is the most dangerous place for your child to ride. If there is a crash, your child will be squeezed between you and the dash board. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children from birth to age 21. More children die in car crashes than from any disease.
Injuries caused by car crashes can change a healthy active child to one with pain and handicaps.
It has been shown that most children behave better in cars when they are in a car seat. It is the law. Ohio law states that any child weighing up to 40 pounds, and who is four years old or younger must ride in an approved safety seat. Others must use a seat belt. The back seat of the car is safer than the front and is recommended for all children 12 and under.