PUSHING THEM AWAY
I have been pursuing different avenues to draw attention to the disadvantages of forward-facing pushchairs.
There is great concern at the moment about poor communication between parents and their children. This style of pushchair completely separates the child and the parent. There is no eye contact, and certainly no rapport, and the child is oblivious to who is pushing them along.
I cannot understand how a new parent does not want to see as much as possible of their beautiful infant, and to talk, smile and just marvel at this wonderful new life in front of them. To face the child while travelling along is a heaven-sent opportunity to bond, and to familiarise the child with its parent.
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