How To Choose Baby Strollers

One of the more important accessories for a parent is a baby stroller. With the many choices of strollers available in the stores today, it proves to be difficult to choose the right baby stroller for your baby. It has to be basically safe and comfortable for you and the baby and easy to open, close, maneuver and store.

There are many types of baby strollers found today like the carriage stroller which is a great first stroller and the umbrella stroller which is easy to fold and thus convenient as a secondary stroller to be used for jaunts and trips. The standard stroller is usually the primary baby stroller that comes with many features like storage basket and bumper tray.

Lightweight strollers are also great for traveling purposes but are generally high priced than its typical counterparts. The car seat/stroller combo is a great baby stroller to be used for those using the car regularly. You can go jogging taking your baby with you in the jogging stroller while tandem and side-by-side strollers are best for those having children close in age, twins or triplets. In these types of strollers, the seats are fixed next to each other, on a large, single frame.

When choosing the right baby stroller, make sure that it is sturdy, and is of quality construction. It should have all terrain wheels so that it can be used on all surfaces. There should be some safety features in the baby stroller and be comparatively easy to use by all parents. Make sure the stroller can fold and unfold easily and is rather maneuverable.
It is better to choose baby strollers that are easy to clean with removable and machine washable seat covers. Choose baby strollers that accommodate the baby as it grows and those that have storage baskets that are generously sized.

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Baby Strollers - Top 10 Features

These are the features you need to know about when shopping for Baby Strollers:

Wheels - The larger the wheels the easier it is to negotiate curbs and rough surfaces but bigger wheeles use up valuable trunk space. Your stroller should have double wheels in the front that have two positions: full swivel for smooth surfaces or locked in one forward-facing position for rough terrain.

Brakes- Your baby stroller should have two parking brakes rather than just one. Some two wheel parking brakes are activated by a single stroke while others require two actions and have foot-operated tabs above each rear wheel. Make sure that setting the parking brake is easy and does not cause pain to your foot.

Handlebars - More expensive models have thickly cushioned handlebars. Reversible handles can swing over the top of the stroller, then be locked into a front position so baby rides facing you. Adjustable handlebars can be extended or angled to accommodate people of different heights.

Opening/Folding - It is essential that you be able to open for fold up your stroller with one hand.

Play Tray - You might want to make sure that your baby stroller has a tray where your baby can play, keep snacks, or rest their hands. To make it easier to get a squirming baby or toddler seated, the tray should be removable or swing open rather than be permanently attached to both sides.

Footrest - A footrest can help your child sit more comfortably without his or her legs dangling, but many are too low to help any but the tallest toddlers.

Make certain that the seat rim is soft and won't press uncomfortably into the back of your child's legs.

Restraint System -Get a model with a sturdy safety belt and crotch strap, which keep a baby or a toddler from slipping out. Most are made of thick nylon webbing. According to ASTM safety standards, a crotch strap should be mandatory when the waist strap is in use.

Leg holes - Carriages and strollers designed for newborns or young infants, which fully recline, must have leg holes that close so an infant can't slip through. Manufacturers use mesh or fabric shields or hinged, molded footrests that raise and clamp over the leg holes. According to the industry's voluntary standard, a stroller with leg holes that can't be closed shouldn't be able to fully recline, which is meant to prevent its use with a newborn.

Shock Absorbers - Air-filled tires or tires molded from foam can help give baby a smoother ride. So can shock absorbers--covered springs or rubber pads above the wheel assemblies. Softer suspension is a newer feature that offers a smoother ride, but a too-soft ride can come at the expense of steering control.

Fabric and Upholstery - You'll want to be able to sponge off spills and splashes and launder the upholstery without worrying about shrinking, fading, or puckering. Look for a removable seat and laundry instructions, usually on an attached tag or on printed instructions inside the packaging.

Large Shopping Basket - A roomy, easily accessible storage basket underneath the stroller makes errands with a baby much easier. Sizes of baskets vary. Choose one that's at least big enough to accommodate a diaper bag. When shopping for a stroller, press on the storage basket's floor--it shouldn't drag on the ground when loaded. Some strollers have storage pouches, with elastic top edges, in back. Don't hang any bags (including a hefty diaper bag or stroller diaper bag) on handle-bars. Follow manufacturers recommendations for all storage areas. The stroller can tip if overloaded.

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