You will need to have a car seat to take your baby home from the
hospital. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) can help give you good information about this. Go
to their website at: nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm --
look on the right-hand side under the heading For Parents and
click on child seat ratings. Look at the weight/height limits
to find the car seat that would best fit your baby. Many
babies are discharged from our NICU before they weigh 5 pounds
so you may want to choose a car seat that is approved for infants
weighing 4 pounds. You can read about many different car seats
and pick the one best for your baby and your car. You can
also ask the NICU nurses or your social worker to give you a brochure
from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Car Seat Safety.
Once you get your car seat, install it in your car. To check
to see if you’ve installed your car seat correctly, have
it checked at an inspection station or by a certified child passenger
safety technician. To find an inspection station near you, go to: nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm --
look on the right-hand side under heading For Parents,
click on child seat check sites, and then enter your zip code and
state.
It Must Fit Right To Work Right! Remember, the best car
seat is the one that fits your child properly, is easy to use,
and fits in your vehicle correctly.
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