Health Tip: Selecting a Baby Stroller
April 7, 2009, 10:55 AM ET
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April 8 -- (HealthDay News) -- A stroller is handy for parents who want to take baby for a walk, or want to have their hands free when running errands.
The Lucile Packard Children's Hospital offers these suggestions to help you choose a safe stroller for baby:
Make sure the base of the stroller is wide enough to keep it from tipping over.Look for safety belts and straps to be secured tightly to the frame of the stroller.Look for a safety belt fastener that's easy to use.Make sure the stroller's wheels can be securely locked with brakes.The basket should be placed low on the back of the stroller, just over the rear wheels.Be sure the openings for baby's legs can be closed when the stroller is used as a carriage.