Thursday, May 19, 2011

Choosing The Best Baby Pushchair

By Ann Krall


Over the years you are going to have to buy a lot of stuff to fulfill your baby's needs. You need bedding, changing tables, clothing, toys, car seats and, of course, the pushchair. Technically, baby pushchairs are probably more of a parent's helper than a piece of baby equipment but that doesn't make choosing one any easier. When looking into choosing the right one you will be surprised with the vast number of options. Picking a pushchair (stroller) doesn't have to be as hard as it seems. Nobody can give you a definitive procedure to follow when looking for a stroller. There are, however, some major criteria that you should consider when deciding which pushchair to purchase.

If you are looking for a stroller at a reasonable price then you may not need all of the extra options. Will your baby use the cup holder? Do you want there to be built in toys and things to keep baby busy and entertained? What about the ability to play music? Anything that you can think to add to a stroller can be found in today's stroller. Although some extra options are gimmicks, others can save you a lot of frustration when you are outside taking a walk, you will need a cup holder for your baby for drinks and maybe some toys or music for entertainment. On the other hand, if you just need a stroller to go to the grocery store or over a relatives house then a basic stroller will work fine. Which options will best fit our lifestyle? These are simple questions to ask while shopping?

Think about your space requirements. Baby pushchairs can rapidly turn into catchalls when you're out and about, but a lot of parents don't think about this early on. You should think about getting a stroller that has baskets or shelves to hold important things and small purchases that you might make. The last thing you want is to have bags hanging off your arms while you move a stroller around. If you have more than one child this is even truer. You will need a special multi-child stroller if this is the case!

Weight is another deciding factor. You must make an informed decision on this before you pick your pushchair. You need to determine a suitable balance between too heavy and too light. You will need a stroller that has the weight to support a rocking baby so it won't tip over with the babies shifting movements. However, you need to keep in mind that you are the one pushing and carrying the stroller up and down stairs; so, you need one light enough for you to handle. Don't defeat the purpose of getting a heavy stroller by buying the heaviest one you can find, by doing this you will probably not be able to handle it because of its weight.

There are all sorts of criteria by which you can judge the usefulness and worthiness of baby pushchairs. Remember, you need to buy something that will suit your needs as they exist now. Don't let someone talk you into a stroller because they think it's great. Think about what you need your stroller or pushchair to do and then buy the stroller or pushchair that does just that!




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