How long should I keep my baby with achrondroplasia facing the rear of the vehicle?
Keep your baby rear facing as long as possible. Riding rear facing longer is important for children with achrondroplasia due to their larger heads, weaker muscles, and shorter height. Riding rear facing helps support your childs entire body and protects her better from an injury, especially to the spine. Most new convertible child safety seats allow children to ride rear facing up to 30 or 35 pounds. Move your child into a convertible seat when she outgrows her infant-only seat. Because your child is small, she should be able to ride rear facing longer than most children. However, if your child is older and resists riding rear facing, try to keep her entertained with soft books, music, and conversation.
