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.
Legally, a child can turn to face the front of the car as long as they meet the minimum requirements for forward-facing specified by the manufacturer (generally at least 1 year old and at least 20 pounds). However, in this case the law should be considered to be a bare minimum standard.