NatenMaddiesMommy
Senior Community Member
I have seat check scheduled for next Tuesday for a family that has a 4yr with Down's who only weighs 28lbs. I actually did a seat check for a mom in my moms group who is this child's DCP - she didn't have the child with her at that time. She passed my card along to his mother who in turn contacted me.
Obviously he's still "light" enough to rear-face, and his DCP says small for his age since he's the same size as her 3yo. So I've chatted with the boy's mother and mentioned to her that he should still be rear-facing. She also mentioned that he does have really low muscle tone, especially in his neck. I'm pretty sure I can convince her to turn him around, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has any more information about why extended rear-facing is so important for children with Down's. Any websites, articles, etc. would be greatly appreciated. TIA
Obviously he's still "light" enough to rear-face, and his DCP says small for his age since he's the same size as her 3yo. So I've chatted with the boy's mother and mentioned to her that he should still be rear-facing. She also mentioned that he does have really low muscle tone, especially in his neck. I'm pretty sure I can convince her to turn him around, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has any more information about why extended rear-facing is so important for children with Down's. Any websites, articles, etc. would be greatly appreciated. TIA