I saw this post a day or so after spending a delightful afternoon shopping with my daughter who is expecting her first child in June.  On that particular excursion, we were focused on the nursery and decorating ideas for the baby’s room.  Knowing that strollers, car seats and those types of items were next on the list, I did a little research in order to find the most suitable products and to make a list for our next shopping trip.

That is when I ran across this posting, and wanted to share it with my readers.  As a Nurse Life Care Planner specializing in amputations, this one got my attention both personally and professionally.  I had recently attended a seminar regarding new technologies in prosthetics, as well as having authored an article for our Journal on hand and finger prosthetics.  Both gave me fresh insight into the difficulties surrounding these types of amputations, as well as information on new types of prosthetic devices for those who have lost fingers.

Generally, upper extremity amputations are to be among the most complex to treat—think of how you use your hands and fingers during any given hour of the day!

So, I am posting this as a heads up to expectant parents, grandparents and anyone who is in the market for strollers and related “baby gear” , please do the research before you buy.

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