New AAP Carseat Recommendations

Suzi-G-

Since it hasn't been posted or discussed I thought I'd throw it out there.  The AAP changed their recommendations on rear facing carseats this week, just FYI. 

Linky.

TexasSmith

I think the RFing-until-2 recommendation has been in place for a while, but they more recently changed some of the other recs for boosters/weight limits.

Suzi-G-

The AAP press release says they have removed the 12mos 20lbs minimum from the recommendation, it's dated Monday.  I think a lot of doctors and other organizations have been saying until 2 for quite some time but I believe this is the official change-of-stance from the AAP. 

cori514

My co-worker just turned her 5 month old forward facing! It scares the crap out of me for her! I will send her the link.

TexasSmith

Suzi-G-:

The AAP press release says they have removed the 12mos 20lbs minimum from the recommendation, it's dated Monday.  I think a lot of doctors and other organizations have been saying until 2 for quite some time but I believe this is the official change-of-stance from the AAP. 

This article dated April 2009 references AAP's recommendation to keep kids RFing until 2 years. I think it is becoming "official" now though.