They wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe.

snowbird25ca · Sep 22, 2007

WRONG!!!!!

Dumb cuddle bags.. I had a mom tell me yesterday "I put my oldest in this and she was fine. I'm not going to do anything different this time. Besides, the hospital let me come home with it, and stores wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe."

I was soooo annoyed. Just because something is sold doesn't make it safe to use with a car seat. (Meanwhile kids harness straps are falling off her shoulders but the cuddlebag doesn't interfere at all.

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beebear23 · Sep 22, 2007

I like to come back with "they sell pesticides too, but you wouldn't bathe your child in it, would you?" or something along those lines.

I always hate that line. Just b/c it's sold, doesn't mean it's safe..... And what is the cuddlebag? I've never heard of it..

snowbird25ca · Sep 22, 2007

beebear23 said:
I like to come back with "they sell pesticides too, but you wouldn't bathe your child in it, would you?" or something along those lines.

I always hate that line. Just b/c it's sold, doesn't mean it's safe..... And what is the cuddlebag? I've never heard of it..

It's Jolly Jumper's version of the JJ Cole Bundle Me.
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It had been a mom I was talking with in a store, and I really wanted to tell her it was her kid's life she was risking and walk away, but I figured it best to bite my tongue.

I know not everyone appreciates unsolicited advice, but I only approach people in cases of gross misuse and introduce myself as a car seat tech. This lady immediately got an attitude...

I do hope she's never in a crash with her little one in the seat that way. Although I'd bet she'd be one to turn around and sue the company instead of taking responsibility for doing something unsafe.

joolsplus3 · Sep 22, 2007

Oh, yeah, like all those safe cigarettes they keep selling...and alcohol... And was she in a catastrophic crash with her first dd in a cuddlebag? Then how does she know it's FINE?

Groaning with you....

Patriot201 · Sep 22, 2007

I know... I hate that some consumers have that attitude.

elle7715 · Sep 22, 2007

Just to show the other side...I used to think they wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe too.

But I've learned since then not tobe so trusting, especially when something is for sale. But I would NEVER be rude to someone who introduced themselves as a tech and nicely offered advice. I wish someone had said something when I was carting DD around in a Bundle Me and then gigantic strap covers.

They wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe.

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