Published online August 1, 2006
PEDIATRICS Vol. 118 No. 2 August 2006, pp. 825-827 (doi:10.1542/peds.2006-1215)
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POLICY STATEMENT

Shopping Cart–Related Injuries to Children

Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention

Shopping cart–related injuries to children are common and can result in severe injury or even death. Most injuries result from falls from carts or cart tip-overs, and injuries to the head and neck represent three fourths of cases. The current US standard for shopping carts should be revised to include clear and effective performance criteria to prevent falls from carts and cart tip-overs. Pediatricians have an important role as educators, researchers, and advocates to promote the prevention of these injuries.

Key Words: shopping cart • injury • children • safety • injury prevention

Abbreviations: ASTM—American Society for Testing and Materials


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