| A stable construction of the stroller is of utmost | | | | is an unsafe practice. If there is a place to store |
| importance. Even a lightweight stroller should have | | | | the extra items under the seat, use that. If your |
| firm footing on the ground, not be wobbly or | | | | stroller does not come with it, then you may be |
| unsteady and tip over easily. If you have a | | | | able to buy an accessory basket to carry the |
| collapsible stroller, make sure the stroller locks into | | | | extra items. Your stroller should come with a |
| a stable frame before use. US Consumer Product | | | | brake; use it when you are not moving, even if it |
| Safety Commission has an updated list of strollers | | | | is for a short time. |
| that has been recalled for faulty construction. | | | | Do not use extra pillows, blankets in a stroller, |
| Check their web site and make sure the stroller | | | | they may result in suffocation. Insist on a safe |
| you are interested in has not been recalled. | | | | distance between your child and the stroller when |
| The seat for your child should be comfortable and | | | | you are folding or unfolding it, to avoid pinching |
| the leg openings should not be so large that the | | | | your child's fingers. Do not put a child in the |
| baby can slip though it. Children are full of energy | | | | stroller who is heavier than the recommended |
| and they can move extremely fast. They need | | | | weight of the manufacturer, or do not put two |
| to be reminded to hold still repeatedly while riding | | | | babies in a single seat. Do not run or jog with a |
| a stroller, when they are mature enough to | | | | stroller that is not a jogging stroller. It is a good |
| understand your instructions. A child leaning out of | | | | practice not to run with a baby who is less than 6 |
| the stroller for curiosity can tip over the stroller. | | | | months old. A well-fitted bicycle helmet can be |
| Sitting properly within the provided seat and | | | | used for babies over one year of age for |
| wearing the harness at all times while on the | | | | additional safety, if you are running with your child. |
| move should be mandatory. | | | | Never leave your baby unattended in a stroller; |
| Mothers usually carry large bags, which can be | | | | your child should always be within your eye |
| heavy. It is tempting to let the bag hang on the | | | | contact. |
| handle of the stroller while you are pushing it. This | | | | |