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How do I keep 2yr old safe from 5yr old with SEN, especially in the car?

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lilythemonkey · 06/08/2017 12:03

My 5yr old son who has learning disabilities, is non-verbal and has mild cerebral palsy keeps attacking his 2yr old sister. Mostly biting and hair pulling. The worst is in the car where he pulls her hair out and scratches and pinches her quite badly. I can't seem to fashion a barrier that he can't get past and would be safe in a crash. Does anyone have any suggestions about keeping her safe from him?

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zzzzz · 06/08/2017 12:52

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MrsOverTheRoad · 06/08/2017 13:10

This Dad made some out of foam core board which you can get at art and craft shops. Possibly B&Q too

www.today.com/parents/driving-was-so-peaceful-dad-triplets-has-genius-fix-backseat-t103582

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lilythemonkey · 06/08/2017 16:37

Thanks those are both good ideas

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MrsBobDylan · 06/08/2017 22:47

We bought a 7 seater car! Ds2 sits in the very back seat while ds1 and 2 sit along the seats in front.

It's not a cure all - ds2 is spitting at the moment and his elder brother hates that more than being lumped one, but it does keep them safe.

I have child zoned the house too and ds2 has his own areas when his siblings arnt allowed. Ds2 even has his own sofa and I am very strict about them not going near each other if it starts to descend into a fight. It is a case of divide and conquer in our house!

LiefievdM · 07/08/2017 10:05

Could you just put one of them on the front passenger seat and the other one in the back? We disabled our passenger side airbag and DD1's carseat is in the front. DD2 and DS are in the back. Gives everyone a bit more space. We are saving up for a 7-seater, which gives the most options for seperating them.

JsOtherHalf · 07/08/2017 23:09

Scroll to the bottom of the page:

w3.cerebra.org.uk/tag/cic/

JsOtherHalf · 07/08/2017 23:17

This one.

How do I keep 2yr old safe from 5yr old with SEN, especially in the car?
JsOtherHalf · 07/08/2017 23:31

Hmm, this is sold in the USA. No idea if there is a European distributor.

backseatwally.com/collections/backseat-wally

How do I keep 2yr old safe from 5yr old with SEN, especially in the car?
Allthewaves · 08/08/2017 21:22

My biter has backseat to himself as my other two dc sit in passenger seat and the boot seat. Though have found giving him my phone to watch cartoons or his ds3 game thingy has reduced attacks

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lilythemonkey · 09/08/2017 13:11

Thanks so much, yes perhaps we need a new car, I think I've been hoping it's a phase. That backseatwally thing is amazing, might look into that first though. Thank you so much everyone. I didn't realised how much it would help to know I wasn't the only one. He can be so sweet sometimes, I just don't know why he does it.

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lilythemonkey · 09/08/2017 13:15

Wow that backseatwally is $134! JsOtherhalf, where is the black one from in the first picture? I can't see anything like that on the first link you posted.

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LiefievdM · 09/08/2017 15:32

Or just a chunk of thick firm foam covered in wipe-clean fabric. I would steer clear of something like wood which could spinter in an accident and result in nasty injuries.

JsOtherHalf · 10/08/2017 18:59

lilythemonkey

It's made by the charity Cerebra, specifically for that child. It might be worth contacting them to see if they can do one for you.

w3.cerebra.org.uk/tag/cic/

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