The headrest is located on top of the car seat, and is not only for comfort, but is also for safety. Headrests help minimize injury levels in case of a rear end collision.

The right position of the headsets is essential in decreasing the chance of a whiplash during an accident, and a seatbelt is essential in maintaining ones position on the headrest during a collision. As most headrests are detachable, it is recommended to not unnecessarily remove them completely from their sockets often as this may cause them to become loose over time.