However, passenger-side air bags have been associated with injuries to children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained in the front seat.
Parents are the first line of defense when it comes to the safety of children.
Children tend to become more restless and are more likely to unbuckle themselves or lean at awkward angles. Because children are usually shorter than adults, a child's neck and head are more likely to contact the deploying air bag. By taking precautions, parents can nearly eliminate the risk of air bag related injury to their children. If a back seat is not an option, children should ride in the front with the passenger seat adjusted as far back from the dashboard as possible. Always use both shoulder and lap belts.