Stroller + Escalator = Accident

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've taken the metro plenty of times with DC and more times than not the elevator at either end is broken. So I have to take the escalator. I take DC out of the stroller, carry him, and ride up or down. Simple.

by any chance are you the mom who said in the other thread that it was impossible to ride the metro with a diaper bag and a Tod on your lap!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have taken a stroller on escalators many times and would tell you to F off if you said something like that to me.

Just because you think it's dangerous, doesn't mean other people can't do it safely. Just like the myriad of other things moms disagree about - drinking while pregnant or BFing, cosleeping, leashes, etc...you need to keep your mouth shut and your opinions to yourself.

That said, funny escalator story - my sister in law was riding the rail of the escalator up in a dept. store (this was years ago). She rode it almost to the top, where she fell off. Luckily there was a tall display case to catch her, but it was so high up it required the store manager to get a ladder so they could get her down. Another friend had her sweater sleeve stuck in the rail and 'eaten'...and i've seen people's chuck taylors eaten by the chinatown escalators (luckily with minimal toe damage). I've also known quite a few people who have fallen backwards.

I'm sure you'll hear many, many stories like those...but none involving strollers. So tie your laces, roll up those long sleeves, and focus on yourself.

You sound like one of those people who say they can talk, or text, while driving and do it safely. Just because you think you can doesn't really mean you can and why would you risk your life, your child's life and the lives of others just because you think you can do it safely? Accidents can happen much easier than you think they can.

[Anonymous]

Accidents can happen much easier than you think they can.

Wow, I shouldn't even bother leaving the house, then. WAY too scary out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have taken a stroller on escalators many times and would tell you to F off if you said something like that to me.

Just because you think it's dangerous, doesn't mean other people can't do it safely. Just like the myriad of other things moms disagree about - drinking while pregnant or BFing, cosleeping, leashes, etc...you need to keep your mouth shut and your opinions to yourself.

That said, funny escalator story - my sister in law was riding the rail of the escalator up in a dept. store (this was years ago). She rode it almost to the top, where she fell off. Luckily there was a tall display case to catch her, but it was so high up it required the store manager to get a ladder so they could get her down. Another friend had her sweater sleeve stuck in the rail and 'eaten'...and i've seen people's chuck taylors eaten by the chinatown escalators (luckily with minimal toe damage). I've also known quite a few people who have fallen backwards.

I'm sure you'll hear many, many stories like those...but none involving strollers. So tie your laces, roll up those long sleeves, and focus on yourself.

If I get to the escalator at the same time as a stroller I mention the elevator. I've seen people lose control , drop things, etc. If they choose to not do the elevator when available then don't go on the escalator until they are off. Who can't find an elevator working in Tysons 1 and 2?

escalator v shoe pics
http://www.elevatorbobs-elevator-pics.com/esc_shoes_p1.html

It takes 2 adults to ride an escalator with a stroller and baby. 3 adults for a baby, stroller, and toddler.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Accidents can happen much easier than you think they can.

Wow, I shouldn't even bother leaving the house, then. WAY too scary out there.

Correct PP. If we all really want to keep our kids safe, none of us should leave the house for the first ten years of the child's life. OP, you go first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've taken the metro plenty of times with DC and more times than not the elevator at either end is broken. So I have to take the escalator. I take DC out of the stroller, carry him, and ride up or down. Simple.

by any chance are you the mom who said in the other thread that it was impossible to ride the metro with a diaper bag and a Tod on your lap!

Can you link to the post where someone said it was "impossible?"