Getting your child in and out of a car seat can literally become a pain. In fact, many parents of young children report developing back pain from constant bending and twisting when transporting their kids. This, combined with additional strain from regularly carrying a child or diaper bag, can really do damage to your back. Thus, it is important to follow a few key safety tips to save yourself some pain.
The movement you make when maneuvering a child in and out of a car seat is entirely unnatural. It commonly involves holding significant weight at arm's length while bending low at the waist. In this situation, both your weight and your child's are placed on your back without proper support from your hips and knees. This can lead to dangerous strain on the joints and muscles of your back and pelvis.
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To avoid straining your back when maneuvering your child in and out of a car seat, make it a habit to rest your knee on the seat for support. Additionally, it is important to get as close to the car seat as possible when putting a child in. Holding a child with arms extended can lead to a strained muscle. By moving in closer, you can bend your arms for more support. Finally, never grab a child with only one arm. This not only places you off-balance, but can hurt the child you are picking up.
Handling the car seat itself can also lead to injury. When installing or removing the seat, be sure to lift it with both hands. You may find also it easier to install the seat from inside your vehicle, rather than leaning in from the outside. If you do stay outside, squatting down at the knee is less hazardous than leaning over, which places all your weight on your back. To make installation easier, see if your vehicle can accommodate a LATCH system car seat. These models do not use the car's seat belt. Instead, they are put into place using anchors built right into the car.
If you use a seat that doubles as a carrier, you should be especially careful with how you hold it. An infant car seat can weigh more than twenty pounds without anyone inside. Add your child's bulk, and you can be carrying a lot in one arm. This can hurt your posture and leave you with an aching spine. To avoid excess strain, try carrying the seat in front of you with both hands. If this seems awkward, carry it with one arm, but bend at the elbow and use your forearm for support.
There is no way to get around using a car seat. Not only is it the law, but these safety devices really do save lives. Unfortunately, these seats are not designed to save your back. However, by implementing these suggestions, you and your child will be a little more comfortable each time you drive.
Special Price!!! 2011 City Mini Lightweight Stroller
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2011 City Mini Lightweight Stroller Feature
- Patented Quick-Fold technology
- Vented seat recline with weather cover
- Padded seat with near flat recline angle
- Adjustable 5-point safety harness
2011 City Mini Lightweight Stroller Overview
81108 Color: Black / Black Image Shown in Purple / Gray Designed to be one of the most lightweight and easy-to-fold strollers on the market, the City Mini All Terrain Lightweight Stroller maintains all the high safety standards you expect from Baby Jogger. This lightweight travel stroller incorporates features like patented Quick-Fold Technology, ventilated near flat reclining seat with weather cover, multiple storage compartments and a suspension system to ensure comfortable rides for everyday use around town! With an extensive line of optional stroller accessories, you can customize your City Mini Stroller to suit all of your needs. Features: -Includes weather cover for seat and universal accessory mounting bracket -Optional stroller bassinet, car seat adapter, footmuff, liquid holster, parent console, belly bar and console, bug and rain canopies available separately -Available in Black, Green / Grey or Orange / Grey fabric -Bassinet available in Black, Navy Blue, Red or Lilac Purple fabric -Footmuff available in Jet Black, Navy Blue, Cherry Red or Lilac Purple fabric -Polymer wheels with 8'' EVA tires -Weight capacity of 50 lbs -Stroller bassinet for infants up to 15 lbs -Lightweight 16.8 lb design -Machine washable fabric -Patented Quick-Fold technology -Padded seat with near flat recline angle -Vented seat recline with weather cover -Seat back storage compartment -Adjustable five-point safety harness -Front wheel suspension -Under seat storage basket -Quick-release wheels with ball bearings -Rear parking brake -Multi-position ''no pinch'' sun canopy with clear view windows -Car seat adaptor accommodates Graco Snugride, Graco Safe Seat (Step 1), Maxo Cosi Mico, Britax Companion, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio and most Evenflo car seats -Soft Pram has quilted padding, a adjustable drawstring hood for snug fit, Attached carry handles and a Zipper closure -Meets or exceeds ASTM, TUV, and Health Canada safety certification standards -Overall folded dimensions of 9'' H x 2SAVE NOW on the special offers below!
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