Parking Brakes!
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Alexis Bellino nearly lost two children on July 4th when she left her double stroller unattended … and it rolled into a pool — this according to security at The Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA
Moms, pay attention! Alexis Bellino and her husband are lucky. One child, strapped into the stroller was rescued in the buggy, the other fell into the water and was rescued.
Many of you are out and about at the pool this summer. Be advised that you should always use the parking brake on your stroller whenever you are stopped. Some strollers have a foot brake, like the Bumbleride Indie Twin and others, like the Bugaboo Cameleon have a hand brake. Parking brakes are there for a reason! Strollers can be moved by any sort of force; someone bumping the handle or even a strong summer breeze can get your ride rolling.
Also, please remember to never leave your children unattended in their stroller. It seems like these two celebs learned this the hard way. Just because you might walk away or look away for a moment, even if the brake is on, does not meet your children are safe in their buggy.
It is fortunate that this did not end in tragedy. The kids were saved and they did not require medical attention, but it must have been really scary for them! Please watch your kids and use the parking brake whenever you are stopped!
Happy (and safe) Strolling!
Tags: Stroller Hazards, Stroller Safety