For parents of infants, the everyday errand of grocery
shopping is a juggling act. While many resort to balancing the baby carrier on
the top part of their shopping carts, statistics reveal this maneuver is
dangerous. Despite the appearance that some carriers are designed to fit on top
of a shopping cart, this isn’t the case.
In fact, falls from shopping carts are the leading cause
of head injuries in young children, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, accounting for tens of thousands of injuries annually.
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For safer shopping, follow these tips:
- Use a strap-on baby carrier instead
- Whenever possible, shop with a second adult or older
child who can attend to the baby while you gather groceries.
- Make your local stores safer for children. Retailers
are constantly seeking feedback from customers. The next time you are at the
store, tell the manager you want carts with infant carrier docking stations
like the ones at safestrap.com.
Even parents with the best intentions sometimes don’t
always know about shopping cart dangers. By spreading the word to your friends
and family with young children, you can make shopping a safer experience for
everyone.
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