The Streets of NYC - Tip #3 Strollers

Oh man, I'll tell you something, people in NYC who have strollers are something else. I have no idea what they are thinking, because even now that I am a mom pushing around a stroller, I still don't have the sense of entitlement that these women think they have.

So here's my tip to those who DON'T have strollers

Tip #3 - You are not the special ones

Understand that people with strollers have the right of way, they do not have to move over, move quicker or apply themselves to ANY rules that apply to all others. I'd like to tell you a

little story...

I was walking with a friend on a busy sidewalk of NY (although what walk isn't busy?). We were about the cross the street when I saw a woman with a stroller walking towards us. She had that 'look' on her face that told me she wasn't going to be stopping for anyone, and can't we see that she has a baby! MOVE! So, I took a gentle step back to make sure this woman didn't run me over. Well, because the eyes on the back of my head were closed, that step back put me on top of another stroller. I was mortified that I almost stepped on a baby that I turned, jumped and apologized. If looks could kill...I wouldn't be here to tell the story. How dare I step out of the way of one stroller to hit another. I just couldn't win with this one.

Now I would like to share a tip for those WITH strollers

Tip #3 - You are not the special ones

Now that I am part of the privileged, you know, one with a stroller to push around. I understand why you just don't care who is around because it took you at least an hour to get everyone in the house moving, let alone get your little one up, changed, fed and happy. You then have to pack for an entire weekend to get through the day and then carry that, baby and stroller everywhere you go. If you take the subway, forget about it, and you'll be lucky if someone decides to help you up and down the 100 steps that it takes to go underground.

But listen, you are not alone. There are people on the street who don't get it and for these people, you must drive that stroller defensively, not offensively. You never know what that person is going to do or what they are on, so when in doubt be careful, and look where you are going at all times.