Stroller accidents are common, study finds

A scientific study has concluded that their is a great risk to children being carried around in strollers. The findings were that these types of accidents are common place. To be safe it is urged for the parent to remove heavy objects from the strollers and securely buckle the child in place so they will not suffer after a tumble.

Key Takeaways:

• The study, published in the journal Academic Pediatrics found an average of 50 children a day are victims of these accidents and have to be taken to hospital emergency rooms.
• In most cases, the child either fell out of the stroller or the stroller or carrier itself tipped over and injured the child.
• Safety features to check for when buying a stroller include a frame that locks firmly into position, a restraint system, and certification by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA).

“Researchers collected data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance system and counted over 360,000 children injured in stroller and baby carriers between 1990 and 2010.”

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