I've posted this kat FB, but need to re-post it here.
I don’t know, maybe it was the escalator or maybe it was the shoes or maybe it was Iman who somehow didn't stand still or moved his feet (you can’t be absolutely sure, kid are after all mysterious). But Iam calling all parents to be aware of this.
Yes I am very much aware of the reports and warnings regarding crocs and accident at escalators. And yes I will ALWAYS make sure Iman will stand STILL on the CENTER, as most accident said kid's feet get sucked into THE SIDE of escalators.
I don’t know, maybe it was the escalator or maybe it was the shoes or maybe it was Iman who somehow didn't stand still or moved his feet (you can’t be absolutely sure, kid are after all mysterious). But Iam calling all parents to be aware of this.
Yes I am very much aware of the reports and warnings regarding crocs and accident at escalators. And yes I will ALWAYS make sure Iman will stand STILL on the CENTER, as most accident said kid's feet get sucked into THE SIDE of escalators.
It happened just as we were getting up to the upper floor. Iman suddenly, frantically rocked his right leg, as I grabbed him (he was standing in front of me) , the crocs slipped off. Luckily it was loose (he hates the back heel strap). If not, the strap would hold his feet tight and took him or me another few seconds to let it loose, and I don’t dare to imagine what could happened in that mere seconds!. The shoe gets caught in the teeth BETWEEN the steps. So parents, being careful just not good enough. No matter where your kid stands, the soft rubbery material somehow easily gets sucked in the escalator.
The damage
Can you imagine how horrified I was at that time? I repeatedly ask Iman if he feels any pain. Alhamdulillah he was not injured at all. He was so brave, seemingly more upset that his crocs gets ruined. It hurts to hear him saying ‘Mummy, crocs car saya koyak’. Yeah he love crocs, but sorry baby, no more crocs at mall or any places with escalators.
The Last Pic: Taken by Iman :(
4 comments:
Escalator is monster, crocs or no crocs I wont let them on it without observing my RULES. They are not allowed to 'share' the step with others. They will automatically hold onto their pants, put their feet on the center of the step. Siap ukur belakang depan kiri kanan. They are 'required' to jump when they reach the 'flat zone'. Ibu always behind, ready to warn them when to get off. Too much ?? maybe but that's better that having their feet crushed by the monster. I saw kids yg suka stay until they reach the last part without lifting their feet. Very dangerous.
Trust me Dd, from now on u won't feel settled eveytime u r on esc with Iman. Mesti asik nak tgk and rasa alert just like me. So get into the lift hehe
hogging ur comment box :P Alhamdulillah Iman takde pape, sib baik dia x pakai the slip kt belakang tu. Something so simple can be very dangerous kan ? So pasni Iman pakai Clarks je lah takpun slipar Bata hehe Whateva it is mummy to the rescue..well done mummy.
hey.. tu semua rules aku jgak.. dia diri sesorang, tengah, slalu abah depan aku belakang. (sbb tu aku yg rescue). 'jump' tu dah wajib. sbb tu aku kata, being careful not good enough. aku baca, some small gap due to poor maintenance or rosak ke hapa) kat esc tu boleh sebabkan air flow yg suck bendable shoes ni.
Risk of falling is greater with such footwear. You can wear them only at the places such as markets, malls, home, at party, casually anywhere but never at the places like mountainous fields, construction workplaces, and nor while riding the two-wheelers.
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