title: Safe transportation of preterm and low birth weight infants at hospital discharge.
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.
authors.forename: Marilyn J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Bull
authors.forename: William A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Engle
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D015370:Infant Equipment; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D011187:Posture; D012449:Safety; D014187:Transportation of Patients