I know some of my Devoted Readers out there are quite protective parents. Some of you homeschool because you don't trust crappy public schools and the pervasive negative social influences therein. Some of you are quite watchful and insist that even teenagers should be chaperoned away from home. Some of you wouldn't dream of letting your child watch TV at all hours or surf the web without filters in place.
But I bet I'm safe in assuming that even the most protective of you wouldn't strap this dorky helmet on your kid's head - while he's learning to walk:
The 'Thudguard' protective safety hat will cushion a child's head against bumps, bruising and laceration, whilst developing and exploring newfound mobility. Between the ages 7 to 20 months the fontanelle, temples and back of head are particularly vulnerable when an infant is learning to walk. It also protects adventurous toddlers up to the age of 3 years old who are already walking but who may benefit from extra safety in play parks and other environments.
As protective parent Michelle Malkin puts it:
You think any toddler forced to wear that silly helmet on the street or playground swing is going to have "confidence?" Look at them: These poor munchkins are wearing helmets just to walk on the sidewalk. As blogger Cerberus' wife asks: "What kind of loser would put that thing on their kid’s head?" Exactly.
I'm on board with car seats. And booster seats. And stairway gates. And plastic outlet covers. And door-knob covers. And spill-proof cups. And ouch-less Band-Aids.
But Thudguard? Somebody please tell me this is a joke. If the California legislature hears about this, we're doomed.
Michelle sees the Nanny State rearing its ugly head. Me, I'm just cheeved that Mamamontezz thought of this title first.
Posted by kswygert at January 8, 2005 09:49 PM