It was hypothesized that religious affiliation would influence families in their purchases of different types of devices designed to control infant mobility. Sales data of chain store outlets were correlated with proportions of Protestants and Catholics in 30 cities. Significant relationships were found between % Catholic and the purchases of both playpens and walking harnesses (positive) and sleeping sacks (negative).
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