Baruch Hashem, Lakewood is blessed with countless families, and every day many, many parents are out shopping and running errands with their little children.

With so many families frequenting our local stores and shopping centers, we’d like to make a small request that can make a meaningful difference for parents with young children.

When pulling into a parking space, please take a quick look to make sure you have left enough room for parents in neighboring vehicles to safely load and unload a Doona or similar infant car seat. This small act of consideration can go a long way in helping families with young children.

There are occasions when a parent returns to their vehicle and finds that there is simply not enough space to fit the Doona between the cars. In some cases, the parent may need to leave the child outside the vehicle for a brief moment while pulling the car out to create enough room. While every effort is made to do this safely, it is certainly not ideal.

Of course, parking lots can be crowded, and no one is intentionally causing inconvenience. However, when possible, leaving a little extra room and being mindful of neighboring vehicles is a thoughtful gesture that can make things much easier for parents and help keep young children safe.

Thank you for your consideration and for helping make Lakewood a little easier and safer for everyone.

A Fellow Parent