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Stroller Safety

Selecting the Stroller that's Right for You

By Carma Haley Shoemaker

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Important Rules
Stroller use is not as simple as "insert baby and walk." According to Jones, following a few simple rules will keep you and your baby safe and keep your day out full of fun. "Using some common sense rules will prevent your time with your baby from becoming a time you wish to forget," says Jones. "Strollers aren't toys, so don't let your toddler push one around by the handlebars. The outsides of strollers have sharp edges that could hurt if she loses balance and falls into the frame. Sometimes strollers fall over backward when parents fasten purses and shopping bags over models with umbrella-shaped handles. Instead, use the storage bin underneath the stroller. Test the opening and folding of the stroller. There should be sturdy backup locks on the frame to prevent the stroller from folding unexpectedly while a small passenger is riding inside. Pretty simple, pretty plain; just make sure you follow them."

Consumer Reports tests show that "high price and quality don't always match up." CPSC reports that economical, or lower-priced strollers can be of a higher quality then those costing twice as much. It is a matter of preference, need and safety based on lifestyle that should determine which stroller is best you and your baby. "Today's trend of high-end baby products is producing high quality," says Jones. "Appealing to parents who want the best for their baby, where quality and design is more important than cost results in a product being a 'luxury' without necessarily being the most expensive. Being either the best, the most convenient or the safest that makes it quality, not necessarily the most costly."

The most important factors to consider when shopping for a stroller include:

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