Myths Relating to Prams and Strollers

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Cheap vs expensive strollers

It is a myth that only expensive strollers will have the required safety features.

Myth: Expensive strollers will have the required safety features but simple, cheap strollers won’t.

Fact: All strollers must meet the minimum safety requirements of the mandatory standard.

Children in strollers reaching dangerous parts

It is a myth that if you restrain your child in a stroller they won't be able to reach dangerous parts.

Myth: If a child is properly restrained in a stroller they won’t be able to access dangerous parts.

Fact: This is not always the case. Some dangerous parts can still be accessible, so make sure that a restrained child can’t reach any:

• sharp edges
• moving parts
• pinching or scissoring features

These could cut, pinch, trap or seriously wound an inquisitive child’s hands or fingers.

Stopping a pram or stroller from rolling away

It is a myth that you will always have time to stop a pram or stroller from accidentally rolling away.

Myth: You will always be able to maintain a close eye on your child and if the pram or stroller starts to roll away you will have time to stop it.

Fact: This is not always the case, even if you are quite vigilant. You can’t always tell when a stroller will roll away and it can happen too quickly for you to control it. Always use the parking brake when stopped, and preferably use the tether strap as well.

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