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Getting into the Buggy:
Ensure the wheel lock are engaged, to make access easier, the footplate can be taken off or flipped up; if possible,
place the back of the buggy against a wall or immovable object (alternatively, another helper may hold the buggy
steady); place child carefully into the buggy, fasten safety belt and fit the footrest. The child must always feel com-
fortable.
Getting out the Buggy:
Ensure the wheel lock are engaged; if possible, place the back of the buggy against a wall or immovable object
(alternatively, another helper may hold the pushchair steady); unfasten safety belt and lift the child carefully.
Negotiating the Curb or Single Step:
Down - take the rear wheels to the edge of the curb, hold the handles firmly, use the chassis tipping support (see
PIC) and tip the buggy slightly backwards, help by balance on the rear wheels, lower the buggy down the curb on
its rear wheels. Never tip the buggy forward at a curb.
Up
- take the front wheels to the curb. With a firm grip on the handles, use the foot tipping support (see PIC) and
tip the buggy backwards and place the front wheels on top of the kerb. Position the front wheels at the curb top and
lift to the upper level.
Steps negotiating:
Make use of ramps and lifts when they are available. Where possible steps should be avoided.
If there is no alternative to negotiating steps then ensure at least
one additional attendant
is available to give assis-
tance. Do not attempt to take the buggy up or down a flight of steps unless you and your helper are sure you have
