I have had two close calls involving deer since I got my SF in March. I live in a very rural area, and the stupid things seem to love to run out from the protection of trees and bushes into the middle of the road when they hear a car! Makes me wonder if they aren't all standing in the woods daring each other to do it!! :lol Anyway, I put one of those whistles on the front of my SF, and so far I haven't had to play Dodge-the Deer since. You were very lucky, MommyMinnis....a close friend of mine was killed when he hit a deer...it went through the windshield of his pickup. He lost control of the truck and it rolled several times. It was a freak accident, but it can happen. Glad you and your baby are ok!!