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07.11.08, 12:36 PM New York City
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my g/f cracked her newborn's skull when she fell on her while walking in a carrier. now i'm nervous about carrying db in my wrap. does anyone use a bicycle helmut? i think that would be wise esp if taking db around town via subway (stairs), etc. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.11.08, 12:36 PM Flag
 

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this made me laugh at the visual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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the fact that you are nervous probably means you will be more careful - it is only 2 months that they are "newborn" and you will probably not be doing that much traveling.... besides I don't think they have bike helmuts that small. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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what???? that is so freakish. i thought newborns' skulls were still soft -- how did it "crack"? and are you suggesting putting a bicycle helmet on your baby? if I saw you I would laugh and point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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newborns skulls are not "soft" and can easily fracture. The "softness" you are referring to is that the bones are not fully fused and so there are "soft spots" over which the brain is not fully protected by bone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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^^^stray, no stay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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OP: wow some of you ladies here are assholes. this really happened and it didn't happen to me. and who the f&ck cards what it would look like carrying your db with a bicycle helmet if it will protect him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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agree people are being mean. However seriously have you ever seen a newborn? they are really really small you will not be able to find a helmut that fits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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because it is overprotective. I'm sure it did happen, but really, what are the chances? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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oh LOL! you made me laugh harder at the visual of a lady with a baby with a bicycle helmet who is swearing at everyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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LMAO! Thank you you just brightened my day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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you're welcome! I am still laughing!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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so true = good luck finding a helmet that small. You may want to just make one out of bubble wrap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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is the newborn alright? or is it permanently damaged? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Do you seriously think anyone makes bicycle helmets in size newborn? The weight of it would probably do more harm to the baby's undeveloped neck muscles than any good it could possibly do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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well, come on. we're supposed to run out and buy bike helmets for dbs because your uncoordinated friend couldn't manage to walk down the street without falling spread-eagle on the pavement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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That is horrific. Is her baby okay?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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i understand your concern but it's a freak thing that happened. you can't protect your kid from everything. the chances of this happening are miniscule. just be careful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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^^ and don't take your newborn on the subway during rush hour or anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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They say wearing a bicycle helmet outside of cycling is a bad idea. One of the unintended consequences of our hyper active, "you must wear a helmet" mentality is kids are strangling at a much higher rate. They leave their helmet on at the playground, the helmet gets caught on something and they hang from the straps. Sorry, I recognize you are anxious and this is not a baby issue. I'm just jumping off from your post 'cause you made me think of it. (Plus I have to imagine with their weak neck muscles this would be an all around bad idea for baby.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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I fell once while I had db in the ergo and caught myself but if I hadn't would have landed on db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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^^oops, meant to add, I think those carriers are a bit dangerous too and especially worry going up and down stairs, crossing the street...before I hear about women in the rice patty fields carrying their dcs around...none of them are in a cement jungle like manhattan with icy streets, steps etc. Our preschool sends a letter every year warning parents of the danger of carrying children on their shoulders should the parent trip and fall and I think the baby carriers pose the same danger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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that's crazy. What are you going to do never carry your kid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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i'm not a complete spaz, so no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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I remember when I was was walking in the park with my db in a bjorn (facing in) and a man stopped me to tell me that he worked in a hospital emergency room and took care of a lot babies whose parents had fallen while walking with the db in a carrier. he said it was much safer to have the kids facing in...never out... for what it's worth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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a lot of these responses prove that this forum has gone downhill. calling someone whose child has a cracked skull uncoordinated or a spaz? karma is going to shove its foot so far up some of your a$$es that's for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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So scary. Is your df's baby okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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