Ankle weights save tippy strollers from forgetful parents (like me)

By at 7:13 am Wednesday, Mar 25

Here's a stroller hack from Parenthacks reader Noelle: "To keep your umbrella stroller from tipping over from the weight of the diaper bag on the back, we bought a pair of ankle weights and put them on just above the front wheels. This keeps the stroller from tipping over especially when the child gets out."

I tip over the stroller ten zillion times a day. This is smart.

Add ankle weights to umbrella strollers to keep them from tipping

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