Without a doubt, the best way for an infant to ride in the car is in a rear-facing child safety seat.

Hi, I'm Dr. John Hellerstedt with the Children's Health Minute, presented by this station and TexCare -- connecting Texas families with children's health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

It's never safe to hold a baby in your lap while your traveling in a car, always use a child safety seat. Babies should be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat until they are a year old and weigh 20 to 22 pounds.

The top of the baby's head should rest at least two inches below the top of the seat. And never place a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat, where it could be struck by a passenger-side air bag.

One more thing: As a parent, set a good example - always buckle up your seat belt, too.

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