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 Ask Dr. Jana
Strollers for Newborns | | | QUESTION | | | Dear Dr. Jana,
I'm going to have my first baby in three weeks. I wanted to know if it's okay to go on walking with the baby sitting in a special car seat that connects to the stroller. Nowadays they have lots of models of strollers with this kind of attachments. Is this position good for a newborn or is better to have a carriage?— Michal in Israel | | | ANSWER |
April 6, 2001 | | | Dear Michal,
Congratulations (in advance) on your new baby! I think it is wonderful that you plan to get some exercise and go for walks with your baby. I would recommend to any new moms who might want to get out for a walk that they talk to their obstetricians about how much rest and time to recover they should give themselves after the birth of the baby.
Using a car seat that is designed for a newborn and attaches to the stroller should be fine when it comes to taking a newborn out for a walk - as long as you take into account a few considerations:
- That the seat is, in fact, designed for use by a newborn
- Make sure your baby is always buckled up - whether in the car or in the stroller
- Provide some extra head support (a specifically designed head support or a towel roll) to keep your baby's head from being jerked about
- Dress your baby appropriately for the weather. In addition to the right clothes, it's a good idea to keep a newborn's head covered.
- Keep your baby out of direct sunlight whenever possible - newborns burn easily
- Limit your strolls to smooth sidewalks and avoid the potholes or off-road adventures.
If you are interested in finding out more, you can find information on our site about the different types of strollers and carriages, as well as a list of practical stroller safety tips.
— by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P. |
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