All of these statistics and injuries could be avoided with the installation of a car seat. Many parents feel that holding their child close to them in the passenger seat with a seat belt will keep them safe. This is not true. In the event of a head-on collision, the seatbelt will not keep both passenger and child safe. In fact, this may harm the child even further, due to the release and pressure of the air bag. The proven and safest method for child protection is a child car safety seat which is specifically designed to hold the child in place, comfortably and with maximum security.