honeydew
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Preface: I am a nanny to 16 month old Madeleine. She rides RFing in all vehicles - Symphonies in her parent's cars and a Triumph65 in mine.
Her mom and I were talking about carseats last week and the subject of RFing came up. She mentioned that Madi's legs are pretty scrunched in her car and that she might be uncomfortable. I told her that kids can bend much better than adults can and that honestly, she's RFing to protect her neck and spine, not her legs. She nodded in agreement and we are leaving her RFing.
I don't think she's done any research about RF, FF or any carseat safety, because she's always asking me about current recommendations, etc. I know this topic will come up again in a few months and I want to be prepared for the next time. I did tell her that while FF at this age is legal, it's not the safest way to transport a 16 month old.
Did I do ok?
Her mom and I were talking about carseats last week and the subject of RFing came up. She mentioned that Madi's legs are pretty scrunched in her car and that she might be uncomfortable. I told her that kids can bend much better than adults can and that honestly, she's RFing to protect her neck and spine, not her legs. She nodded in agreement and we are leaving her RFing.
I don't think she's done any research about RF, FF or any carseat safety, because she's always asking me about current recommendations, etc. I know this topic will come up again in a few months and I want to be prepared for the next time. I did tell her that while FF at this age is legal, it's not the safest way to transport a 16 month old.
Did I do ok?