Anyone transporting a child born prematurely, very small, or with special medical needs must be extra careful.
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Premature babies
Your premature or very small infant might need to travel in a car bed rather than a traditional car seat. Car beds allow babies to lie down while riding in motor vehicles. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that medical staff monitor all infants born earlier than 37 weeks before their first trip home. They will check for signs that your baby isn’t ready to ride in an upright position in a traditional car seat. If that is the case, you will need to buy or borrow a special car bed. Some very small babies may also need to use a car bed.
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Children with special medical needs
The websites listed below can help you choose the safest car seat for your child with special medical needs and also how to properly use it:
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Choosing Car Seats for Children with Special Needs.
- Indiana University Medical School: Special Needs Transportation: Medical Conditions.
Air Travel
Airplane travel also has its own special child safety requirements. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that all passengers fly buckled up at all times, this includes babies and children in child safety seats. For detailed information, visit the websites below: