Special Needs Carseat?

[hillview]

DS has been dx with hydrocephalus and may have a tumor -- both may require repeat brain surgery -- he is getting close to needing a new seat (see other post) anyone have advice on seats for special needs?
THANKS
/hillary

[Joolsplus2]

(((HUGS))) I'm so sorry :(.

How old/tall/heavy is he? Will he need a lot of support?
Julie CPS Tech and mom to 3 in seats
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum/Leah.aspx

[lilycat88]

Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis is an industry leader in special needs transportation. You might give them a call to talk with them or to get a recommendation for someone in your area you can speak with. You can also search for a special needs tech near you.

About the Automotive Safety Program
http://www.preventinjury.org/aboutUs.asp

Kohls Center for Safe Transportation of children
http://www.preventinjury.org/kohls.asp

Special Needs Technician Database by State
http://www.preventinjury.org/SNTtrainedPpl.asp

Overview of different types of restraints
http://www.preventinjury.org/SNTrestraints.asp

[o_mom]

More (((HUGS))).

I think the SafeSeat is a good choice at this point (see other post). Most special needs seats are either forward facing, or designed for a specific purpose such as a hip cast, but the Automotive Safety Program that lilycat88 mentioned is a great resource. Anything beyond a regular seat is going to be very expensive, so you want to make sure you will need it and try and get insurance payment for it.