Sleeping so soundly

You wouldn't put a plastic bag over your babies head - would you? Use a green garbage bag just to keep him dry? Perhaps to keep the wind off him or maybe the germs away?
I thought not. It seems absurd, doesn't it ?

So why would you cover your stroller with a sturdy plastic cover and lash it in place? I know he appears to be sleeping soundly but appears may be the operative word. That cover may well be trapping the CO2 he is breathing out and perhaps that is not a naturally induced sleep rather lethargy induced by the lack of oxygen in his little cocoon. Co2 is heavy and will settle around him trapped by the stroller hood and with no flow of air due to the plastic cover you've left in place to create his little bubble you may be causing brain damage in your efforts to keep him safe. Always choose a cover that allows for adequate air flow. There should be an opening at the top and the bottom should be loose or open. And if he gets a little wet believe me when I say he'll be fine !

Pay Attention

Keep an eye on what's going on around you. Sure listen to that damn thing but don't lose yourself in the music when you are using public transit. Put your bag on the seat but move it when someone else is standing in the aisle. Stand if you can and offer your seat to an elder or a youngster. Thank the driver when he waits for you- it isn't requiredthat he wait but your thanks is required when the bus is held for you!

Take care of yourself!

When there isn't a sidewalk for goodness sakes walk on the left hand side of the road facing the oncoming traffic! You want to see the car that's going to hit you and be able to jump out of the way. If it comes from behing you won't see it!
Of course I know it's possible they drive on the other side of the road where you live but the truth still remains - face the oncoming traffic for your own safety.

Now about those head phones-seriously! We won't talk about hearing damage today but vulnerability. I really am not a fear monger but really sister - the rules of personal safety say 'keep your eyes and your ears open' and how can you do that when you are moving and grooving and just not present with your ears covered and most likely texting as you walk along ? H-m-m-m-m-m-m-m ?