From now on, parents can stop searching for diaper changing stations or settling for unhygienic restroom conditions. Finding a place to change a baby’s diaper has always been a problem. A dad in New York ended up creating a website for locating all restrooms equipped with changing stations (www.mybabydeck.com/articles2.htm). This enthusiastic parent’s survey found that many well-known restaurants and cafes, such as Starbucks, were not equipped with changing stations. Many public restrooms do not have changing stations, forcing parents to change their babies on dirty floors.

Even if restrooms do have changing stations, parents cannot trust them to be clean. An article written by health specialists Catharine Shaner, a pediatrician with the American Safety and Health Institute, said that a parent should “Never put [his] child's bare bottom on a public diaper changing area unless [he is] able to disinfect the area” (www.mybabydeck.com/problem.htm). Public changing stations have been confirmed to bear diseases such as the flu virus and e coli, making them a source of sickness for many babies. In addition, improper use of traditional diaper changing pads can transfer bacteria from the floor or changing table into the diaper bag when the pad is stored. Public places like parks only have a few restrooms in a wide area, and many men’s restrooms do not even have changing stations.

The inventors of the BabyDeck stroller faced all of these issues after their son’s birth. Their first solution was to buy an SUV with more room than their car for changing diapers. This solution did not last long—running to the SUV is seldom more convenient than searching for a restroom. When a visit to Sea World left the couple with a long hike to a changing table, they began developing the BabyDeck stroller.

The Abiie BabyDeck is the world’s first stroller with a diaper changing table that folds out of the seat. The changing pad, made of anti-microbial material, is easily removable and washable, ensuring that parents will have a clean place to change their babies every time. The baby’s weight presses the table closed when not in use and “safety bump” technology on the locking mechanism prevents it from accidentally unfolding. Under the seat is a closed storage compartment to protect hygienic items such as diapers, bottles, or first-aid kits.

The BabyDeck changing table is an amazing advancement parental convenience on its own, but the inventors added a few more special features to the stroller. The child tray swings open sideways rather than lifting upwards. The stroller handle adjusts to comfortably accommodate parents of different heights. The BabyDeck’s frame is lightweight aluminum, folds up easily, and stands upright when closed, making transport a breeze. Underneath the stroller is a large, easily-accessible storage basket, and the back has a storage pouch for books and magazines.

Every component of the BabyDeck stroller, down to the last nut and bolt, has been thoroughly tested to assure that it is lead-free. The Abiie BabyDeck stroller is compliant with CPSIA-H.R.4040 and is JPMA certified, which means it is compliant with US ASTM regulations that all materials are BPA-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free. In addition, it is compliant with European EN1888, Korean KEMTI, and UK safety standards. This means that parents can be sure the BabyDeck is safe for use by them and their children. To come see the BabyDeck’s convenient and quality features in person, visit Abiie LLC at the ABC Kids Expo, September 13th to 16th. Abiie representatives will be at booth number 1012.

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