Cybex Platinum CLOUD T - Premature Infant Use

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Child Usage Guidelines
Car Seat. After your child outgrows the CLOUD T, keep your child
REAR-FACING in a convertible or all-in-one car seat as long as the
seat allows, according to the manufacturer's specications, before
turning them around to ride FORWARD-FACING.
IMPORTANT: For proper use of the Infant Car Seat, the Harness
Straps MUST be AT OR JUST BELOW your child's shoulders.
NOTE: Regularly check for proper Harness height as your child
grows.
Before using this Child Restraint for preterm or low birth weight infants, ensure the
Child Requirements are met and follow the guidelines in this section.
According to the National Highway Trafc Safety Administration (NHTSA), a properly
installed Child Restraint reduces the risk of death by over 70% for infants involved in
crashes. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 establishes design and
dynamic performance requirements for Child Restraint systems. However, the standard
has no minimum weight limit and does not address the special medical needs of preterm
or low birth weight infants. To ensure that preterm and low birth weight infants are
transported safely, the guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
in Pediatrics 2009;123:1424–1429 (reafrmed June 2018) must be followed.
Preterm and low birth weight infants are at additional risk of breathing difculties and
heart problems when placed in a Child Restraint. CYBEX requires that the evaluation
recommended by the AAP be conducted for all infants born earlier than 37 weeks and all
Premature Infant Use