Baby Stroller Safety Guide 2025
Essential Safety Features 🛡️
Harness System
- • 5-point harness requirement
- • Proper fit guidelines
- • Regular adjustment needs
Brake System
- • Parking brake requirements
- • Hand brake features
- • Brake maintenance
Frame & Construction
- • Stability standards
- • Material requirements
- • Weight limits
Safety Certifications ✅
ASTM F833-21
Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers
JPMA Certification
Additional testing and verification program
EN 1888:2018
European safety standard for wheeled child conveyances
Safe Usage Guidelines 📋
Before Each Use
- • Check harness integrity
- • Test brake function
- • Verify frame stability
- • Inspect wheel attachment
During Use
- • Always use the harness
- • Engage brakes when stopped
- • Maintain supervision
- • Avoid overloading
Age-Specific Safety 👶
Newborns (0-6 months)
- • Full recline position required
- • Head and neck support
- • Proper harness fit
Infants (6-12 months)
- • Adjustable recline positions
- • Secure harness fit
- • Sun protection
Toddlers (1-3 years)
- • Weight limit awareness
- • Climbing prevention
- • Activity restrictions
Common Safety Mistakes ⚠️
Not using the harness system
Hanging heavy bags on handles
Forgetting to engage brakes
Maintenance for Safety 🔧
Regular Checks
- • Weekly brake testing
- • Monthly wheel inspection
- • Harness inspection
Cleaning
- • Regular fabric cleaning
- • Frame wiping
- • Wheel maintenance
Expert Safety Tips
- • Always follow manufacturer guidelines
- • Register your stroller for recall notifications
- • Keep maintenance records
- • Replace damaged parts immediately
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