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Popular Strollers Can Create A Safety Hazard
SAN JOSE, CA.-- NOVEMBER 3, 2005 -- Over 11,000 children in the U.S. are rushed
to emergency rooms each year from injuries relating to strollers, 87% of which are the
result of a fall or the stroller tipping over. The growing popularity of three-wheeled
strollers and swivel-wheeled strollers can create a safety problem for parents.
Three wheeled strollers and swivel-wheeled strollers have become very popular for active
parents who like to jog or just take long walks at the parks. Larger, fixed wheeled
“joggers” are for the serious runner, but the smaller, swivel-wheeled strollers are
preferred by those just want to be out with their baby and get a little exercise. The
pneumatic tires soften the ride for baby and smaller 12-inch wheels combined with the
swivel-wheel up front make these types of strollers popular on the path and at the mall
since they can maneuver the store aisles as well as they do the sidewalks.
Everything is usually fine during the walking phase, but tipping accidents occur when the
stroller is stopped or parked and the parent least expects it. Often, a child attempts to
climb in or out of a stroller, when the parent isn’t looking and the most common injuries
are minor cuts and scratches to the head and face. Concussions account for 22% of the
injuries.
Failure to use stroller restraint systems contribute to many stroller injuries. Recent
improvements in restraint systems, such as the 5-point harness, have reduced the
likelihood of injuries due to falls when parents properly secure their children.But, tips can
still happen even if the child is strapped in.
“I was terrified when my son fell over while in a swivel-wheeled stroller,” says Kerry
Williams, a San Jose mother of two. A sideways bump when the stroller was parked
tipped the stroller over with her son strapped inside. Fortunately, he was not seriously
injured.After this incident, she recruited her Dad, a mechanical engineer and retired CEO to find
a solution to this common problem. After a number of trial and error solutions, they
engineered a brake-activated front-stabilizing kickstand that provides stability and
support. Now, a mother can simply step on the rear brake bar and the kickstand comes
down and locks into place. It retracts when the brake is released. Kerry says, “I love it, I
don’t worry about a repeat
accident.”
Contact: Kerry Williams
Go-Go Babyz Corporation
Phone: (888) 686-2552 ext 704
Fax: (408) 360-7967
kerry@gogobabyz.com
www.gogobabyz.com
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