How to Keep Your Baby Safe in a Shopping Cart with Simon Hardie of SafeStrap
Ask the Doulas Podcast · Sep 22, 2026 · 27:52
Ask the Doulas Podcast · Sep 22, 2026 · 27:52
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How can you keep your baby or toddler safe in a shopping cart? In honor of Infant Safety Month, Kristin Revere talks with Simon Hardie, Vice President of SafeStrap, about shopping cart safety and child safety and the simple steps parents and caregivers can take to prevent shopping cart falls and injuries.
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we discuss baby shopping cart safety, toddler safety, shopping cart accidents, safety restraints, and common mistakes parents make when putting young children in shopping carts. Simon shares practical guidance on using safety restraints correctly, supervising children while shopping, and creating safer shopping routines for families.
We also talk about how retailers can help create safer shopping environments for families and what parents should know before their next trip to the grocery store, Target, or other retailers.
If you have a baby or toddler, this conversation is packed with practical infant and child safety tips you can put into practice right away.
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Ask the Doulas is a pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting podcast for expecting families, new parents, and birth and baby professionals. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, the podcast features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, sleep consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, and perinatal mental health professionals. Ask the Doulas is designed for both parents and professionals looking for trusted guidance, continuing education, and real-world strategies.
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