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Premature Infant Use
The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe your infant in the
child restraint for a period of 90 to 120 minutes or the duration of travel, whichever
is longer. This period of observation must be performed with the infant properly
positioned as described in these instructions and with the child restraint placed at
an angle that is approved for use in the vehicle. The hospital staff will check for any
breathing difficulties or heart rate problems. Your child’s pediatrician will let you know
if there are any special considerations for travel. The number of trips and the duration
of time the infant is seated in the child restraint should be minimized. A caregiver
should ride in the back seat to monitor the infant during travel.
You can learn more about the AAP’s recommendations as well as other resources for
parents and medical professionals, at
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-
prevention/on-the-go/Pages/default.aspx
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Premature Infant Use
