Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge
- Marilyn J. Bull, MD,
- William A. Engle, MD,
- The Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention and the Committee on Fetus and Newborn
Abstract
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.
- Copyright © 2009 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
