Safety 1st Dreamride LATCH Infant Car Bed

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that hospitals monitor premature and low birth-weight infants in a semi-reclined car seat before discharge. This test is often referred to as an “angle tolerance test” or “car seat challenge”. A physician will determine if the infant is safe to travel home in a semi-reclined rear-facing seat or if they need to ride in a lying down position. They will test the baby in the car seat for 90 to 120 minutes or the length of the car ride home, whichever is longer. During the test, the nurse will monitor the baby’s heart rate, breathing and oxygen level.

If the baby doesn’t pass the car seat test, medical staff may require the infant to ride in a car bed rather than a traditional child safety seat. Otherwise, the baby will not be discharged from the hospital. Car beds allow babies to lie down while traveling. Infants who are premature, very small, or have other medical conditions may experience dangerous breathing or heart rate problems when seated in the semi-reclined position of a rear-facing car seat.

The Infant Seat That Can Be Used as a Car Bed & Carrier! The healthiest position for a newborn's developing organs is lying down, yet most babies spend travel time scrunched in an upright position. Let’s keep them comfortable! This car bed passes all auto safety tests and complies with FMVSS standards. 3 Point Harness with Push Button Buckle. Installs Side Facing with LATCH Belt. If the baby is still sleeping when you arrive, simply unhook the car seatbelt and carry baby in the seat by its convenient ergonomic carry handle. The adjustable carry handle can also be used in cradle mode. It’s also convenient to keep the bed seat-belted to the car and just hook your baby’s belt on each time. It can be used as a carrier or feeding seat. Contoured molded shell with fully removable and washable CRS padded seat cover. Harness is adjustable from the rear of the seat shell.

Designed for use by children who weigh between 5 to 20 lbs. whose height is between 19 to 26 inches. Recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics for transporting preemies, special needs babies, low birth weight infants and other medically fragile infants who must ride lying down. This car bed is not certified for aircraft use or for use in Canada. Available in assorted solid neutral colors. Manufacturer's 1 year limited warranty. 28.75" x 15.5" x 8.25".

Please Note: This item can only be returned if it is not used & in it's original packaging. After the Car Bed is inspected and determined to be brand new, a refund minus a 10% restocking fee will be issued.