Difficulty for child with dwarfism to independently access car seat
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A parent of a 6-year-old child with primordial dwarfism reports that their child cannot independently climb into or buckle into her rear-facing infant car seat due to her small stature and physical limitations, and the parent is seeking ways to facilitate her independence.
What people do today
- Parent lifts child into the seat
- Parent buckles the child in manually
🔧 Fix this
Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:
- Design a custom, lightweight, foldable step-stool system that attaches to the vehicle floorboard to bridge the gap for a small child.
- Develop a specialized, low-profile, crash-tested car seat base that allows for easier entry while maintaining necessary safety recline.
- Create a community-sourced guide or marketplace for adaptive vehicle modifications specifically for children with dwarfism to improve accessibility.
- A portable, adjustable-height booster seat with a built-in, customizable step stool attachment for independent climbing.
- A community-sourced database or app that maps restaurants with accessible, adjustable seating options for children with physical disabilities.
Real voices
“It would be amazing if Clara could climb all the way from the ground up into her car seat and buckle herself in completely on her own.”
“We are looking for something to know raise her all the way up to the table while also giving her the independence and ability to climb in and out of her chair by herself.”
“I just worry if she is in the stroller or in her car seat that she won’t be able to see above any of the fences.”
“A few time is it she has gotten bumped into out in public because she wasn’t seen.”
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