Which carseat is best for an obese child?
Childhood obesity has safety implications beyond the obvious health risks. For one thing, parents of obese children may find it difficult to find a car safety seat that is appropriate for their child’s age and development yet will accommodate their weight or size. A study in a recent issue of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, projects that there are nearly 300,000 children whose age-weight combinations place them at risk for difficulty in obtaining an appropriate child safety seat. Three-year-olds who weigh more than 40 pounds are the largest group affected, the study says. In all, about 1 percent of children up to 6 years old are affected, according to the study. The problem: Children between 1 and 4 years old typically ride in the forward-facing position of a convertible child safety seat, which usually accommodates children who weigh 20 to 40 pounds. Some obese children exceed 40 pounds or otherwise don’t fit in these seats. Belt-positioning booster seat
