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[–] 2 points 3 hours ago (3 children)

I’d think that if a baby is properly secured in a car, as it should always be, the driver should never risk the lives of anyone in or near that car by allowing themselves to be distracted. If there’s an emergency, with a baby or otherwise, you pull over asap.

I always took that particular bumper sticker to be some odd flex by parents, as if reproducing was some rare and impressive achievement.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

    Wouldn't the most obvious explanation be "frail creature in my car, please drive extra carefully around me"?

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  • [–] 3 points 3 hours ago (1 child)

    All humans are frail creatures compared to two tons of metal. It would be very strange for someone to drive like a total maniac only to temporarily change up their style because of a bumper sticker.

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  • [–] 1 point 41 minutes ago

    My brother would put one on his car when my nephew was in the car but it was a magnet. His intention was that if he got in an accident, paramedics would know to look for and prioritize a child because they can be easy to miss in debris if they're unconscious, and they have a lot less time than an adult to administer life saving treatment. Tiny body, less blood, partially developed bones, etc. My understanding was that it wasn't the intended use, but it is a common use.

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