PEDIATRICS Vol. 104 No. 4 October 1999, pp. 986-987
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Safe Transportation of Newborns at Hospital Discharge
All hospitals should set policies that require the discharge of every newborn in a car safety seat that is appropriate for the infant's maturity and medical condition. Discharge policies for newborns should include a parent education component, regular review of educational materials, and periodic in-service education for responsible staff. Appropriate child restraint systems should become a benefit of coverage by Medicaid, managed care organizations, and other third-party insurers.
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Statement of reaffirmation:
- AAP Publications Retired and Reaffirmed
Pediatrics 117: 1846-1847.[Full Text]
The following policy statement has been revised:
- Safe Transportation of Newborns Discharged From the Hospital
Pediatrics 86: 486-487.
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