| Strollers are one of the most convenient products | | | | you want a stroller that can handle their movement |
| ever designed for children and their parents. Today's | | | | without tipping over. You can test a stroller's stability |
| strollers are available in such wide range of styles and | | | | by hanging your purse over the back handles. If the |
| models, it is often a difficult decision to choose just | | | | stroller tips easily with the unbalanced weight, it will |
| the right one. | | | | probably tip with our little one. |
| Whatever type of stroller you decide to use, it is | | | | Even the best strollers can be overturned, so it is still |
| important to keep a few practical safety suggestions | | | | important to always face your child in the proper |
| in mind. Always look for a stroller with some sort of | | | | direction and do not allow him to lean over the sides. |
| braking system. Most models have small levers near | | | | Each time you use your stroller, be sure it is |
| the back wheels that allow you to lock the wheels | | | | completely open. Most folding models will make a |
| and prevent the stroller from rolling. Apply the brakes | | | | clicking sound once the stroller is locked into place. |
| anytime you stop for more than a brief moment. | | | | Avoid hanging extra items like diaper bags or purses |
| Anytime you stop the stroller on an incline, remember | | | | on the stroller. Many styles include convenient |
| to point the wheels away from the hill, even with the | | | | storage underneath or there are a number of |
| brake applied. Choose a stroller with a secure | | | | accessories available to carry along extra items like |
| seatbelt harness. | | | | cups, water bottles, mobile phones, and keys. Be |
| Five-point harnesses are typically much safer than a | | | | sure to follow general rules of public safety while |
| belt that only fastens around the child's waist. | | | | pushing your child in her stroller. Always keep the |
| Seatbelts are a necessity for pushing infants, but | | | | stroller right by your side. Avoid stopping behind a |
| they are just as important for bouncy toddlers and | | | | parked car that may not see the stroller and back |
| preschoolers who love to wiggle around. A safety | | | | into it. If you have bags or packages to load into the |
| strap that slips over your wrist is also a nice safety | | | | car, remember to put your little one inside first, |
| feature to look for to prevent runaway strollers. | | | | securely fastened in her car seat, then put away the |
| Test the stability of a stroller before making your | | | | other items. |
| decision. Most children have a hard time sitting still and | | | | |