Statistics from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit show that over the past 5 years, 800 Victorian's visited a hospital emergency department as a result of an injury involving a shopping trolley. 529 of these cases were children (aged 0-14 years) with 60% of all incidents involving a child under 4 years of age.

Jason Chambers, General Manager of Kidsafe Victoria, said trolleys could easily become unstable and tip, especially if children are moving around in them or hanging on the side of the trolley.

'Parents should only place their children in the trolley seat and always use the harness to ensure their child is securely restrained.'

'If the harness is broken or missing, parents should choose another trolley', said Mr Chambers.

While supermarket shopping is often a busy time for parents who may have more than one child with them, close supervision of children in trolleys plays a vital role in keeping them safe.

Cause of trolley related injuries (data from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit)
Fall off / Fell from 461
Trolley Tipped 36
Hit / Struck 36

Media Enquiries:
Ron Smith, Corporate Media Communications, Kidsafe Victoria - Mobile: 0417 329 201