I was looking up old posts about OI and I'm sure the recommendations have changed since then, so I thought I would start a new thread rather than dragging out an old one.
DS3 has Type IV mild/moderate OI. He's 2.5 months old right now and riding in a Maxi Cosi Cabrio Fix. We love that seat for him, but I know it's not going to last forever. Some people with OI end up being very small, but DS3 is growing very well and his newest doctor says he is looking great and she expects him to be close to full height!
I am starting to research (because I am a compulsive researcher) next step carseats and things and wanted to get some expert opinions on the matter. According to his doctor, his problem areas are most likely going to be his femurs (both are quite bowed and one has fractured already) and spinal compression issues.
I'm sure rearfacing is the way to go, but I'm wonding how long as that will affect what seat is going to be best for him. Would RF to booster be better than the progression of RF to FF to booster? What types of seats are going to be most compatible with femur bowing (sharpest angle at the top of the femur), future casts/splints, easy in/out, and least likely to cause/aggravate spinal compression?
We drive an 8-passenger 2006 Toyota Sienna.
DS3 has Type IV mild/moderate OI. He's 2.5 months old right now and riding in a Maxi Cosi Cabrio Fix. We love that seat for him, but I know it's not going to last forever. Some people with OI end up being very small, but DS3 is growing very well and his newest doctor says he is looking great and she expects him to be close to full height!
I am starting to research (because I am a compulsive researcher) next step carseats and things and wanted to get some expert opinions on the matter. According to his doctor, his problem areas are most likely going to be his femurs (both are quite bowed and one has fractured already) and spinal compression issues.
I'm sure rearfacing is the way to go, but I'm wonding how long as that will affect what seat is going to be best for him. Would RF to booster be better than the progression of RF to FF to booster? What types of seats are going to be most compatible with femur bowing (sharpest angle at the top of the femur), future casts/splints, easy in/out, and least likely to cause/aggravate spinal compression?
We drive an 8-passenger 2006 Toyota Sienna.