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LittleBlueBug
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"Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I have one on my car already (I figure that my baby is on board everytime I am in the car since I am PG) since I wanted to see if it made any difference. So far, I have noticed that people are still tailgating, although I have not gotten cut off as much (could be a coincidence). How many people have them and have you noticed anyone actually being more "Careful" because of it? I noticed that if I get a 30-40 year old male in the car behind me, sign or not, they are on my a$$. It seems like people are only sorry once a baby actually gets hurt. I dunno, that's my impression so far...
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I'm going to say they make no difference. Especially with men, they could care less. Of course not all men.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I'm not sure if the baby on board signs serve the save purpose as the "Tot Finder" stickers that you put on your childs window on a home - But I always thought it was more to alert paramedics etc... forbid you were ever in an accident...
(As a side note- I'm kind of  about the tot-finder stickers, because of predators ), although I do understand their purpose....
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars  . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
Update:
fine aggressive isn't the word, but I'm quite annoyed by the attitude behind the sign... see below post.
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Ang-Rich
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I think the care and concern that was intended with that sign is long gone. I think some people are just blind to it at this point.
I have my child in the car and he's hard to miss...still people are maniacs around us. I get so angry with the people that cut us off or practically side swipe us. I have actually pulled up to people to direct their attention to my son in the back...but I have to stop that and calm down more. 
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I doubt it would make any difference at all. If people are going to drive like maniacs, they will do it anyway, baby or none.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
I am not sure I am understanding you correctly! But you are driving more "aggressively" BECAUSE someone has this sign. WHY? Obviously there is a child on board. And being more agressive will teach them a lesson or something like that?
I am completely shocked a mom would actually feel this way and may purposely endanger the passengers of car with such sign WITH a child on board.
I hope I am misunderstanding!
As far as the OP Q, I think the sign has lost it's significance over time. Apparently from the answer above, some people could not care less and drive even worse because of the sign.
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:38 PM |
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
Anyway, I personally think they do no good. I see idiots an inch away from the bumper of mini-vans with these signs ALL the time.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I have one not really for the reason of drivers on the road but DH insists that having a sign like this will deter car jackers too. Not sure if there is much truth behind it, but I do have one.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult
i really hope i'm reading this wrong because this is EXTREMELY disturbing to me  i really hope this is some joke that i'm not getting the punch line to.
why on earth would you be more aggressive around people with babies in the car? why would you put your own baby at risk? i don't understand the point you're trying to prove.
to the OP--i honestly don't think they make a difference. i drive an hour and a half round trip and see nutcase drivers each and every day. they don't care who they're around. they tailgate, swerve, etc around anyone. i know for me, i don't drive "safer" or "more aggressively" when i see the signs--i just drive the way i normally do. i think "oh they have a baby like me" but that's about it. i don't drive like a crazy person around anyone--my life and my baby's life are too precious to fool around with.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
I'm sorry, I usually agree with you on your posts, but this is a completely bizarre way of regarding those signs. It makes absolutely no sense and it's a very immature way to handle this. I'm really surprised at your comment!
Am I the only person who is *extra* careful around cars with these signs?
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Ang-Rich
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Am I reading this correctly? You would drive more aggressively around me and my child if I had one of those signs? Would taking my child's life teach me a lesson?
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LittleBlueBug
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Ok, this is going to turn into a little vent. Don't flame for this, but as someone who has to travel 40 minutes on Sunrise everyday, and soon w/ an infant in the car, it scares me silly.
It's kinda sad that people just don't care.  People don't seem to get that when they get behind the wheel of a car, they are actually operating a very heavy, fast, and destructive weapon. And why, cause they left their house 5 minutes late or because someone is not going as fast as they want you to...even when they are already going over the speed limit? Seriously, it's hysterical that people waste more gas going over 65 and actually do not save more than 1-2 minutes by going 70+ and expect that because someone is tailgating that the other car is going to accelerate. I have tried moving out of people's way, but lately I notice that's even more dangerous as people seem to speed up before you are even out of the lane. I can not tell you how many times drivers have almost clipped back bumpers of other cars because they are so impatient they can not wait until the person is completely out of the lane before passing!
Please understand I am not attacking on this, but why would anyone drive MORE aggressively around cars they KNOW a child is riding in? If your aggressiveness caused an accident that mamed, injured, or ended a child's life...or even caused that child to grow up without one or both of their parents, would it be worth it because the well-intended parent hurt someone's ego?
Again, not attacking, but it seems like people are only sorry after the fact. Why would anyone want anyone, especially a child to get hurt? I see how sympathetic people are about people killed in crashes "oh he/she was so young" or "oh he /she had 2 young children". Why does it only matter after someone is killed?
Sorry, just needed to vent that. As much as it would be better for us to have daycare by our jobs, I really am leaning towards having daycare as close to home as possible so my baby does not have to be in the car that long. Yes this is my first child, and yes I am already ridiculously over-protective, but I have also seen my sister get rear-ended numerous times w/ my niece in the car.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by nyteacher13
Am I the only person who is *extra* careful around cars with these signs?
I AM!
If they happen to be going slow or the speed limit (i'll admit it, i drive fast)... then i excuse them for it because of the sign. I get it. I'm a mom. I get it and respect their space. 
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
I really don't understand this....
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Truthfully, people are going to drive however they are going to drive. People are not going to change their habits because you have a little yellow sign in the car. I don't really see the point. I don't think anyone on the road really cares about who is in your car, baby or not. There are a lot of lunatic, careless drivers out there and nothing will really change that. All you can do is be as careful as you can when you drive.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by LittleBlueBug
Ok, this is going to turn into a little vent. Don't flame for this, but as someone who has to travel 40 minutes on Sunrise everyday, and soon w/ an infant in the car, it scares me silly.
It's kinda sad that people just don't care. People don't seem to get that when they get behind the wheel of a car, they are actually operating a very heavy, fast, and destructive weapon. And why, cause they left their house 5 minutes late or because someone is not going as fast as they want you to...even when they are already going over the speed limit? Seriously, it's hysterical that people waste more gas going over 65 and actually do not save more than 1-2 minutes by going 70+ and expect that because someone is tailgating that the other car is going to accelerate. I have tried moving out of people's way, but lately I notice that's even more dangerous as people seem to speed up before you are even out of the lane. I can not tell you how many times drivers have almost clipped back bumpers of other cars because they are so impatient they can not wait until the person is completely out of the lane before passing!
Please understand I am not attacking on this, but why would anyone drive MORE aggressively around cars they KNOW a child is riding in? If your aggressiveness caused an accident that mamed, injured, or ended a child's life...or even caused that child to grow up without one or both of their parents, would it be worth it because the well-intended parent hurt someone's ego?
Again, not attacking, but it seems like people are only sorry after the fact. Why would anyone want anyone, especially a child to get hurt? I see how sympathetic people are about people killed in crashes "oh he/she was so young" or "oh he /she had 2 young children". Why does it only matter after someone is killed?
Sorry, just needed to vent that. As much as it would be better for us to have daycare by our jobs, I really am leaning towards having daycare as close to home as possible so my baby does not have to be in the car that long. Yes this is my first child, and yes I am already ridiculously over-protective, but I have also seen my sister get rear-ended numerous times w/ my niece in the car.
You shouldn't have to apologize or say that you're not attacking in your post. The ridiculous comments that were made SHOULD be judged because they were plain immature and idiotic. The previous poster should be apologizing, NOT you.l
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by nyteacher13
Posted by LittleBlueBug
Ok, this is going to turn into a little vent. Don't flame for this, but as someone who has to travel 40 minutes on Sunrise everyday, and soon w/ an infant in the car, it scares me silly.
It's kinda sad that people just don't care. People don't seem to get that when they get behind the wheel of a car, they are actually operating a very heavy, fast, and destructive weapon. And why, cause they left their house 5 minutes late or because someone is not going as fast as they want you to...even when they are already going over the speed limit? Seriously, it's hysterical that people waste more gas going over 65 and actually do not save more than 1-2 minutes by going 70+ and expect that because someone is tailgating that the other car is going to accelerate. I have tried moving out of people's way, but lately I notice that's even more dangerous as people seem to speed up before you are even out of the lane. I can not tell you how many times drivers have almost clipped back bumpers of other cars because they are so impatient they can not wait until the person is completely out of the lane before passing!
Please understand I am not attacking on this, but why would anyone drive MORE aggressively around cars they KNOW a child is riding in? If your aggressiveness caused an accident that mamed, injured, or ended a child's life...or even caused that child to grow up without one or both of their parents, would it be worth it because the well-intended parent hurt someone's ego?
Again, not attacking, but it seems like people are only sorry after the fact. Why would anyone want anyone, especially a child to get hurt? I see how sympathetic people are about people killed in crashes "oh he/she was so young" or "oh he /she had 2 young children". Why does it only matter after someone is killed?
Sorry, just needed to vent that. As much as it would be better for us to have daycare by our jobs, I really am leaning towards having daycare as close to home as possible so my baby does not have to be in the car that long. Yes this is my first child, and yes I am already ridiculously over-protective, but I have also seen my sister get rear-ended numerous times w/ my niece in the car.
You shouldn't have to apologize or say that you're not attacking in your post. The ridiculous comments that were made SHOULD be judged because they were plain immature and idiotic. The previous poster should be apologizing, NOT you.l
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by nyteacher13
You shouldn't have to apologize or say that you're not attacking in your post. The ridiculous comments that were made SHOULD be judged because they were plain immature and idiotic. The previous poster should be apologizing, NOT you.l
As a mom that has to drive her child 20 minutes from home on the SSP I absolutely agree that you should not be apologizing.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
You know what??!?! We were on pregnancy together. I thought you were very knowledgeable and smart. Every single post I have seen of yours on parenting has made me
When you said your child said "bless you" at 10 WEEKS" I said whatever and moved on. But now.....
I think you have lost your mind. Seriously. Who drives MORE AGRESSIVELY (a mother none the less) when seeing a "baby on board sign"???
It is scary that you claim to be a scientist.... You would think an intelligent person would have some more friggen sense!
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
I have 4 signs all around the car and I've never noticed any special courtesy because of it, people are still a$$es on the road...
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by 1stimemom
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
You know what??!?! We were on pregnancy together. I thought you were very knowledgeable and smart. Every single post I have seen of yours on parenting has made me
When you said your child said "bless you" at 10 WEEKS" I said whatever and moved on. But now.....
I think you have lost your mind. Seriously. Who drives MORE AGRESSIVELY (a mother none the less) when seeing a "baby on board sign"???
It is scary that you claim to be a scientist.... You would think an intelligent person would have some more friggen sense!
Okay........I'm off topic but the baby said "Bless You" at 10 weeks???!!! No way!! That's not even developmentally possible!!
Anyway........carry on. Back to "Baby on Board" signs. 
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Posted by Hofstra26
Truthfully, people are going to drive however they are going to drive. People are not going to change their habits because you have a little yellow sign in the car. I don't really see the point. I don't think anyone on the road really cares about who is in your car, baby or not. There are a lot of lunatic, careless drivers out there and nothing will really change that. All you can do is be as careful as you can when you drive.
i agree completely.
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
there is something seriously wrong with that.
As for the Q - I **hope*** my sign deters people for driving like idiots around me but I am not sure if it actually works. People who drive like maniacs are going to drive like maniacs regardless of who is around
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LittleBlueBug
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Re: "Baby on Board!" signs...do they really work?
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by 1stimemom
Posted by wannabemom
I will confess that I am a more agressive driver around baby on board cars . Mainly becuase I think it's a bit of an insult (sort of like saying that all the cars normally drive erratically with a disregard for others welfare, but becuase there's a baby in the car, I should now take notice and 'behave').
Hate to say it, I know a lot of people who think like me... so I never had a baby on board sign.
It's not necessary anyway. all drivers would see the sun shade on the window......
You know what??!?! We were on pregnancy together. I thought you were very knowledgeable and smart. Every single post I have seen of yours on parenting has made me
When you said your child said "bless you" at 10 WEEKS" I said whatever and moved on. But now.....
I think you have lost your mind. Seriously. Who drives MORE AGRESSIVELY (a mother none the less) when seeing a "baby on board sign"???
It is scary that you claim to be a scientist.... You would think an intelligent person would have some more friggen sense!
Okay........I'm off topic but the baby said "Bless You" at 10 weeks???!!! No way!! That's not even developmentally possible!!
As a speech-language pathologist I would have to agree...not possible.
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