Also not trying to make people more anxious, but when I was talking to my car seat tech (who happened to be our fire chief) we touched on this subject, and he actually recommended to NOT take your shoe off and put it in the backseat. Why not? Because in the event of an accident, it becomes a 'missile hazard'. Suddenly you have a loose object in the backseat that has the potential to fly around on any trajectory and hit your child. Obviously a slipper is not a big deal weight wise, but should it land on the face and obstruct the airway and you are incapacitated and unable to move it? Or, the heaviness of a boot literally kicking your child in the head? He liked the stuffed toy much better. If you get one small enough, you can actually keep it in your lap. Maybe one of those kinds that makes a noise when you move it, so should it slide off your lap when you stand up to get out of car you hear it and are thus reminded.
Granted, your purse could also become flying debris, so at what point do you stop and admit that there is just so much stuff that can happen in the car and leaving a shoe back there is small potatoes, in the grand scheme of things. I'm not putting my heavy winter boots back there, tho
Excellent, thank you! You've officially shown me that if I really start thinking, there are endless fears and dangers. And I just can't with the projectile dangers. So I'm putting these car fears aside.
Also not trying to make people more anxious, but when I was talking to my car seat tech (who happened to be our fire chief) we touched on this subject, and he actually recommended to NOT take your shoe off and put it in the backseat. Why not? Because in the event of an accident, it becomes a 'missile hazard'. Suddenly you have a loose object in the backseat that has the potential to fly around on any trajectory and hit your child. Obviously a slipper is not a big deal weight wise, but should it land on the face and obstruct the airway and you are incapacitated and unable to move it? Or, the heaviness of a boot literally kicking your child in the head? He liked the stuffed toy much better. If you get one small enough, you can actually keep it in your lap. Maybe one of those kinds that makes a noise when you move it, so should it slide off your lap when you stand up to get out of car you hear it and are thus reminded.
Granted, your purse could also become flying debris, so at what point do you stop and admit that there is just so much stuff that can happen in the car and leaving a shoe back there is small potatoes, in the grand scheme of things. I'm not putting my heavy winter boots back there, tho
Excellent, thank you! You've officially shown me that if I really start thinking, there are endless fears and dangers. And I just can't with the projectile dangers. So I'm putting these car fears aside.
I always put the diaper bag in front with me for this reason. Plus the bag is a reminder about the baby too! I have a fear of accidentally locking LO in the car. I take my keys out and make sure they are in my hand constantly.
Also not trying to make people more anxious, but when I was talking to my car seat tech (who happened to be our fire chief) we touched on this subject, and he actually recommended to NOT take your shoe off and put it in the backseat. Why not? Because in the event of an accident, it becomes a 'missile hazard'. Suddenly you have a loose object in the backseat that has the potential to fly around on any trajectory and hit your child. Obviously a slipper is not a big deal weight wise, but should it land on the face and obstruct the airway and you are incapacitated and unable to move it? Or, the heaviness of a boot literally kicking your child in the head? He liked the stuffed toy much better. If you get one small enough, you can actually keep it in your lap. Maybe one of those kinds that makes a noise when you move it, so should it slide off your lap when you stand up to get out of car you hear it and are thus reminded.
Granted, your purse could also become flying debris, so at what point do you stop and admit that there is just so much stuff that can happen in the car and leaving a shoe back there is small potatoes, in the grand scheme of things. I'm not putting my heavy winter boots back there, tho
Excellent, thank you! You've officially shown me that if I really start thinking, there are endless fears and dangers. And I just can't with the projectile dangers. So I'm putting these car fears aside.
Exactly, we can drive ourselves bonkers. I had read that article before I was pregnant too, and I remember it well. It actually does help me with not stressing about leaving baby in the car.
We gotta let this stuff go, man, otherwise we'll all need xanax
Also not trying to make people more anxious, but when I was talking to my car seat tech (who happened to be our fire chief) we touched on this subject, and he actually recommended to NOT take your shoe off and put it in the backseat. Why not? Because in the event of an accident, it becomes a 'missile hazard'. Suddenly you have a loose object in the backseat that has the potential to fly around on any trajectory and hit your child. Obviously a slipper is not a big deal weight wise, but should it land on the face and obstruct the airway and you are incapacitated and unable to move it? Or, the heaviness of a boot literally kicking your child in the head? He liked the stuffed toy much better. If you get one small enough, you can actually keep it in your lap. Maybe one of those kinds that makes a noise when you move it, so should it slide off your lap when you stand up to get out of car you hear it and are thus reminded.
Granted, your purse could also become flying debris, so at what point do you stop and admit that there is just so much stuff that can happen in the car and leaving a shoe back there is small potatoes, in the grand scheme of things. I'm not putting my heavy winter boots back there, tho
Excellent, thank you! You've officially shown me that if I really start thinking, there are endless fears and dangers. And I just can't with the projectile dangers. So I'm putting these car fears aside.
Exactly, we can drive ourselves bonkers. I had read that article before I was pregnant too, and I remember it well. It actually does help me with not stressing about leaving baby in the car.
We gotta let this stuff go, man, otherwise we'll all need xanax
Exactly! I need to let this go. That article messed me up. I was a crying mess. I kept thinking about it for the longest time and I was such a nervous wreck. I started conjuring up irrational fears.
We went out for dinner and LO fell asleep so I placed him next to me in the booth we're sitting in. I was paranoid that at any moment he may decide to roll (in his sleep?!) and fall on the floor.
Then at home, every time my toddler would hang out by the window I'd be deathly afraid of him falling out (our apt is on the 7th floor). Never mind that we keep our windows closed.
I swear, I need to chill the F**k out!!! I don't want to be one of those helicopter moms.
I live in a city so I don't have to worry so much about forgetting my kid in the car. But, I am absent minded so if I need to remind myself about something important, I leave brightly colored post-its EVERYWHERE. On my toothbrush, on the keys, the front doorknob - basically anywhere I can't avoid seeing them. Maybe post-its in the car could help, like on the door handle so you literally have to grab it to get out of the car, or on the seatbelt latch, next to the ignition so your hand has to brush up against it. I know how loopy sleep deprivation and stress makes me. Maybe this will help....
Sorry for mentioning it, ladies. Really wasn't trying to instill fears. When I read it before being a mom, it was comforting. I didn't consider how it would be to read it now. So so sorry!!
Sorry for mentioning it, ladies. Really wasn't trying to instill fears. When I read it before being a mom, it was comforting. I didn't consider how it would be to read it now. So so sorry!!
I don't think it's your fault. You very clearly labeled this thread with a trigger warning! I've just learned not to give myself any extra material to ruminate and worry over because I come up with enough on my own.
@virginiaunicorn11 yep - not your fault - i went against the warning! Before becoming a mum I would have read that no problem - weird how things change!
@virginiaunicorn11 yep - not your fault - i went against the warning! Before becoming a mum I would have read that no problem - weird how things change!
@virginiaunicorn11 yep - not your fault - i went against the warning! Before becoming a mum I would have read that no problem - weird how things change!
There are news stories that I can't read based on the headline. DS was 2 months old when the shooting at Sandy Hook happened and I remember sitting with him on my chest balling my eyes out. I've never cried from the news before. Being a mom changes you. The fear can easily become overwhelming if you let it.
I found this "special sock" ad on Pintrest. You can wirelessly monitor baby's breathing. I'm not sure how it works or if it works but I thought I'd share it just in case
Re: Anxieties. (Trigger warning!!)
Edited to change don't to do...
We gotta let this stuff go, man, otherwise we'll all need xanax
We went out for dinner and LO fell asleep so I placed him next to me in the booth we're sitting in. I was paranoid that at any moment he may decide to roll (in his sleep?!) and fall on the floor.
Then at home, every time my toddler would hang out by the window I'd be deathly afraid of him falling out (our apt is on the 7th floor). Never mind that we keep our windows closed.
I swear, I need to chill the F**k out!!! I don't want to be one of those helicopter moms.
I found this "special sock" ad on Pintrest. You can wirelessly monitor baby's breathing. I'm not sure how it works or if it works but I thought I'd share it just in case