According to
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), over
11,000 children in the U.S. are rushed to emergency rooms
each year from injuries related to strollers, 87% of which
are a result of a fall from the stroller or the stroller
tipping over.
Stroller tips account for an estimated 1400 injuries a year. The most common injuries are minor cuts and scratches to the head and face. Concussions account for 22% of the injuries, and 61% of the accidents occur in or around the home.
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.
However, tipping often occurs when a child attempts
to climb in or out of a stroller, and the growing popularity
of 3-wheeled strollers and swivel-wheeled strollers
has most likely increased the number of tipping accidents.
The patented stability system on the Urban
Advantage® helps to reduce tipping accidents. It is
the only swivel-wheeled stroller that has this added
safety feature.
It’s not just numbers if it happens to your
child!
We were terrified when one of our own children fell
over while in a swivel-wheeled stroller. A sideways
bump tipped the stroller over with our co-founder’s
son strapped inside. Fortunately, he was not seriously
injured. It proved to us that “accidents happen
when you least expect them.” After this incident,
we were determined to find a solution to this common
problem and bring a new, safer model stroller to the
market.
Go-Go Babyz has engineered a brake-activated front-stabilizing
kickstand that provides stability and support without
compromising maneuverability. Simply step on the rear
brake bar and the kickstand comes down and locks into
place. It retracts when the brake is released.
For safety:
Always use the combination brake and kickstand when the stroller is parked.
Accidents DO happen when you least expect them.
The Urban
Advantage® stroller
Certified by the Juvenile Products
Manufacturing Association (JPMA)
An independent testing laboratory validates that the Go-Go Babyz Urban Advantage stroller meets or exceeds the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) safety standards.
The following represents the major ASTM F833 performance requirements:
- Brake requirement limiting rotation of brake
wheels
- Load tests on the seat and footrests
- Stability test with test dummy in carriage
or stroller, and stability tests to simulate
a child climbing in
- Restraint system integrity testing including:
Restraint belt attachment points, adjustment
mechanisms, and retention to test child-dummy
- Evaluation of occupant retention for carriages
and strollers that recline to a carriage position
- Minimum withdrawal force of caps and plugs
that a child can grasp between thumb and forefinger
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How are you going to use your stroller?
There are trade-offs with every design. The swivel-wheel,
12 inch tires and 21 inch wheel base give the Urban
Advantage the versatility and maneuverability needed
in the urban environment. It is a versatile stroller
that is at home in the mall or on city streets. However,
we do not recommend our swivel-wheeled stroller for
the runner or serious jogger who expects to jog fast
or on hilly terrain.
In addition:
- Never leave a child unattended in a stroller
- Always secure the restraint system
- Never use a pillow in a stroller for an infant
- Keep children away when folding and unfolding a
stroller
- Be sure plastic end caps on tube ends are
fastened securely
- Don't allow children to use a stroller as a toy
- Always apply the brakes when stopping for a period
of time
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Please read the entire Urban Advantage Operating & Safety Manual. The manual outlines many other safety issues that all parents and caregivers should be aware of.
More information on stroller-related injuries to children:
Links to juvenile safety and product recalls regarding
joggers:
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