Booster seat and high chair injuries
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Recent statistics suggest a child visits the emergency ward every hour for a booster seat and high chair injuries. From 2003 – 2010 injuries have climbed 22 percent according to the journal of clinical pediatrics. Many of these injuries are related to children being left unattended, some only for a few seconds. Unfortunately high chair straps are often to blame. One blog I read suggested manufactures should develop a restraint similar to amusement park rides with bars that lock the child in? I believe it’s best to use a simple, good quality, three point harness and stay with younger children at all times.
The balance of reasons involve mechanical defects, poor assembly and a host of obscure reasons. The Step Up chair is a one piece, modular design which eliminates the need for assembly!
3 Comments
I have to agree that there has been a lot of accidents related to poor highchair designs, especially straps that are supposed to keep the children in place and safe. Also, metal parts and flimsy construction of most chairs on the market today are detrimental to the child’s safety.
The three point harness theory sounds like a great safety measure to keep children in the chair!
The three point harness design and a one piece high chair is definitely a great idea in eliminating child injuries. That is an excellent reason for investing your money in this Step Up chair.
Safety is a key thing and I am glad you thought of that in your design.