Double Strollers Making Life Easier

Child Injury Prevention

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a majority of stroller accidents are caused by tipping. Whether caused by standing children, or unbalanced loads, the result is usually an abrasion or laceration.

However, a much more serious accident that doubles in number each year is one involving a motor vehicle and a stroller. Every year, hundreds of children are seriously injured or killed by otherwise cautious drivers that simply do not see a child stroller in a crosswalk or a parking lot.

Picture this real-life scenario:
You're waiting at the cross walk with your baby in a stroller, trying to peek over the car parked on the side of the road to see if it's clear so that you and your baby can cross safely.

It looks all clear. You push your stroller in front of you, and as the stroller is emerging from behind the parked car, suddenly another car or a truck comes speeding down the street or around the corner.

The driver does not see the stroller because it's below his eye level, the driver does not see you because you are blocked by the parked car, the driver has no idea that your stroller and your baby are in his path.

After a near miss of his own, Brett Cohen of New York, a father of three, felt compelled to find a solution.

With the go ahead from his wife, he started development on the Stroller Safety Flag. During the development process, Mr. Cohen continued hearing stories of tragedies from all over the U.S., and with news of each tragedy, he poured more time and resources into his invention.

The purpose of the Stroller Safety Flag is to slightly lead the stroller so the flag is seen before the stroller emerges. It mounts quickly, easily, and securely on all models of strollers through the use of a patent pending universal device. It can even be mounted horizontally to jogging strollers to prevent cars from getting to close.

Indoors, the flag can be instantly shortened to half its height.
The Stroller Safety Flag is also useful for ride-on toys, bicycles, and wheelchairs.

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Smart Moms are Savvy Travellers

Traveling with your new baby is exciting! New experiences, new places, new faces?it can all be a little overwhelming too. Smart moms know that for a stress free trip with baby you will need some extra planning and preparation.

Don?t let the trials of traveling with your baby stop that adventurous spirit that you had before baby was in your life.

Now is the time to start planning for your baby?s first trip. Here are a few mom-tested tips to make your trip a success:

? Try to arrange your departure flight for a time of day when baby likes to nap. The odds will be in your favor that your little one will be quiet and content during the flight if they are drifting off to sleep just as the flight is taking off.

? A soft carrier, like the Baby Bjorn is essential for quick connections through the airport. It will keep baby comfortable and close to you. Baby can stay cuddled up next to you through security and onto the plane. Once onboard, safety regulations require you to take all straps off along with the carrier- that?s when it turns into a padded pod for baby to sleep on your lap.

? Bring a little extra of the essentials in your carry on- diapers, formula and an extra receiving blanket. Don?t panic if your flight is delayed. Carry a few extra diapers in your bag and some pre-measured formula that can be mixed up quickly if you are delayed. That receiving blanket can double as a clean up cloth, cover for breastfeeding moms or rolled up as a pillow if you get the chance to catch a few zzzzzzz?s yourself.

? Keep pieces of luggage to a minimum. Extra onesies and baby?s favorite blanket are essentials but car seats, strollers and pack n plays can really slow you down. Plan ahead and arrange for baby equipment rentals at your destination. Most major cities have companies that will supply you with all the comforts of home for baby while you are away. And, because most of these companies are run by moms- you can expect spotless equipment and strict safety standards.

Most importantly, try to relax and go with the flow. If baby decides not to sleep, entertain her with her favorite toy. If your flight gets delayed make the most of your extra time and take a walk through the airport. She will take her cues from you; the more relaxed you are the happier all of you will be on your first trip!

Stacey Corbett is a mother of twins and an avid traveller. As the owner of One Tiny Suitcase, Calgary's premier baby equipment rental company she is now helping other families travel stress free! For interviews or more baby travel articles visit http://www.onetinysuitcase.ca or call 403-208-1167.