Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 2729 Location: Pittsburgh,PA
Car Seats Posted: 03-19-04 01:07am
Children with certain health problems may
need special car-seat adjustments. To
make sure your little one is protected,
check out these tips from the automotive
safety program.
1low birth-weight/ premature infant:
use an infant-only, rear-facing seat that
is designed for your baby’s weight. It
should have harnesses at or below her
shoulders. Place rolled blankets or
towels on both sides of your baby to
center her. Do not add padding under or
beneath your newborn. Monitor her
breathing; if she has problems, your
doctor may recommend using a car bed.
2body cast:
if your child is in a cast that prevents
him from bending at the hip, you can use
either a flat infant car bed, the spelcast
convertible seat for children ten to 40
pounds, or the modified e-z on vest for
children 2 and older who weigh at least 20
lbs. Do not use a seat that reclines half
way.
3spina bifida:
put your child in a car bed or a safety
seat that reclines. Some children may
continue to need a rear-facing seat after
age 1. Older kids may need a special sear
from a medical-supply center.
4cerebral palsy:
use a rear-facing seat. When she outgrows
it, use a reclining forward-facing seat or
a medical seat. Place blankets along her
sides.
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JillMarie
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 3022 Location: Iowa
Posted: 03-19-04 01:08am
Your on a posting role!!
thanks for the info!
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Mesmerizeu15
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 2729 Location: Pittsburgh,PA
Posted: 03-19-04 01:10am
I had this saved on my computer, so I am
just copying and pasting..
thanks for the info!