As in previous reports from the RISK study, there was a shift in the types of bacteria present in the ileum of children with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease.
AAP Car Seat Safety Guidelines: Rear-Facing Until Age 2. 1  Although the new baseline is now age two, the AAP has advised parents since 2002 to keep kids rear-facing until they reach the height or weight limit of their car seat.
That means most children should remain in a rear-facing car seat until they're at least 2 or 3 years old. Why rear-facing is better Very young children are especially at risk for head and spinal cord injuries because their bones and ligaments are still developing.