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Babykeeper Questions and Answers:
Q:
Does The Babykeeper also function as a
baby carrier?
A:
Our new version The Babykeeper 3 in
1 Hip Carrier does Function as a
baby carrier!
The Babykeeper Basic does not. But
as for the other purposes they function
exactly the same.
Q:
Are the stall doors or walls strong
enough to support the extra weight
of a baby?
A:
We have consulted with a bathroom
stall manufacturer, and have been
assured that if the stall is
properly installed both the door and
the wall can easily hold the extra
35lbs of a larger baby or toddler.
(Warning:
never use The Babykeeper on any
stall wall or door that is not
stable or properly secured!)
Q:
What if the stall
door doesn’t have a lock, and won’t
stay closed?
A:
The Babykeeper can be
hung from one of the walls of the
stall as well as from the door. We
just recommend that you always keep
your child within arms reach while
in The Babykeeper.
Q:
Is it uncomfortable or unhealthy for
the baby to hang in this manner?
A:
It is neither uncomfortable nor
unhealthy for babies and toddlers up
to 35lbs to be hung in this manner.
The Babykeeper is only meant for
short time use while taking care of
personal business in a public
restroom or fitting room. The
design of the seat is like that of
an infant swing seat, and if
properly used they will be hanging
in The Babykeeper for a shorter
period of time than they would from
a swing.
(We do not under any circumstances
advocate using The Babykeeper as a
means of restraining your child for
any extended period of time.)
Q:
Why not just use your stroller in
the handicap stall?
A:
This is a good solution for when you
are out with the stroller. But how
many stores do you shop at where you
need to use a shopping cart? If you
are out alone with your baby, and
need to use a shopping cart, you
can’t very easily push a stroller as
well.
Q:
Why not just keep the baby in a
front pack carrier or a sling?
A:
This is a valid option if the baby
is still quite small. But the larger
the baby gets the more awkward it is
to take care of business with them
strapped to your front. It is also
quite difficult to try on clothing
while using a front pack carrier or
a sling.
Q:
Why not just hold your baby on your
lap while using the restroom?
A:
If that works well for you by all
means. But for some that is not so
easy to do. And the bigger they get
the harder it becomes.
Q:
Isn’t this just one more thing to
lug around in the diaper bag? And
wouldn’t it be difficult to get my
child into it when nature calls?
A:
We highly recommend using The
Babykeeper as a safety harness in
the shopping cart. Therefore the
easiest thing to do is to put your
child into The Babykeeper straight
out of the carseat. This way if
nature calls they are ready to
accompany you, and there will be no
need to put it in the diaper bag.
Q:
Why do you need a safety harness
when the shopping cart already has a
safety belt?
A:
As most people with small children
know, the strap that is supplied
with the cart is no match for the
child determined to climb out of it.
By using The Babykeeper as a
harness, you are making it
practically impossible for your
little one to climb out of their
seat, thus preventing a fall.
Please click
here for links to shopping cart
injury articles and reports.
Q:
Isn’t it just easier to go shopping
with your spouse or a friend who can
watch your baby?
A:
For most people it just isn’t
possible to always have someone else
along every time you need to go to
the store.
Q:
Can’t you just tell your toddler to
stand nicely in the corner of the
stall and not touch anything?
A:
If yours does and will, we are very
impressed! From our experience, it
is a toddler’s job to touch
everything and take every
opportunity to do exactly what they
want. If you want to keep them off
the yucky floor, and out of your
neighbors stall, we can’t think of a
better way to accomplish this.
Q:
Why not just use those plastic, fold
down seats that you can find in some
public restroom stalls?
A:
We agree that those seats are very
convenient. The problem is they are
few and far between. Many people
have never even seen one. And even
if you are lucky enough to find one
when you need it, is it really clean
enough to put your baby in?
