PEDIATRICS Vol. 123 No. 5 May 2009, pp. 1424-1429 (doi:10.1542/peds.2009-0559)
CLINICAL REPORT |
Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge
Safe transportation of preterm and low birth weight infants requires special considerations. Both physiologic immaturity and low birth weight must be taken into account to properly position such infants. This clinical report provides guidelines for pediatricians and other caregivers who counsel parents of preterm and low birth weight infants about car safety seats.
Key Words: safe transportation preterm premature low birth weight car safety seats car beds
Abbreviations: FMVSS—Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
The following policy statement has been revised:
- Safe Transportation of Premature and Low Birth Weight Infants
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Pediatrics 97: 758-760.
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