Basic recommendations for choosing a stroller

There are 4 main types of strollers on the market:

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  cradle;


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  transformer;


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  walking;


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  2в1 / 3в1.

Unlike the old times, when the stroller was designed exclusively for the lying position of the child, today it provides the opportunity to sit, lie down and even ride in the car.

To correctly choose a stroller for a child, you need to answer several important questions:

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   Date of birth (winter, summer)?


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   Which parent will most often use the stroller?


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   How cold is it in your area of ​​residence in winter?


4. 
   Is it necessary to lift the stroller on the stairs or on the elevator?


5. 
   Budget:

To find a stroller suitable for you, notlook for the answer to the question "Which wheelchair to choose?". You must answer all questions and, based on the information received, find the wheelchair "for yourself." All models that are safe, have certificates of quality and reliability, but not all can be right for you.

Choose a wheelchair in person, do not be guided bytips of experienced users, relatives and friends. You must proceed from your specific situation. Most often the stroller uses mom, so it is necessary to choose a model for it. Management should be easy and convenient. Which strollers can be found on the market today?

Cradle

The type of stroller intended for infants,maximum of up to 8 months. This is the most reliable model, although it does not presuppose sitting. The design is ergonomic with a basket and a hood, which is mounted on a cross-shaped chassis. Must have a large wheel and weight. Each wheel is equipped with reliable shock absorption, thanks to this the wheelchair provides a soft move. Quality models quickly add up and fit into the trunk of the car.

Advantages of the cradle

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  She is tall. This is done in order for the mother to conveniently bend over to the child.


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  It is reliable and trouble-free.


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  Good upholstery. Used high-quality and often insulated materials. After all, for a newly born baby it is very important to have maximum comfort. Interior upholstery - natural fabric. The baby in the cradle is basically asleep, so being surrounded by synthetic fabrics is very dangerous. This design allows you to protect the child from wind, snow and rain.


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  Uses a hood that completely closes the stroller, so the child is always protected. Any bad weather is not terrible to a crumb.


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  The cradle is much more spacious than the 3v1 or transformer.

Cribs of the cradle

Has a limitation in the process of operation, bothas designed for babies. If you think theoretically, in principle, the child can be seated, but for this you need a pillow. But, given the height, it is dangerous to leave the child in a sitting position in the cradle, where no seatbelts are provided.

Carriages 2v1 / 3v1

Often such models are called universalthanks to the use of several blocks. In the case of the model 2in1, there will be a cradle and a walking unit in the kit, in the case of the 3v1 model, the third component will be the car seat. The wheelchair can be operated from birth to 3 years of age. Wheels and weight of the stroller can be different. Parents note the convenience of three-wheel models. They are in great demand among mothers.

Pros of universal wheelchairs

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  The universal stroller is twoStrollers that can be chosen according to the age and needs of the baby. That is, you buy one stroller, but with several blocks. Parents who often use the car, choose the model 3in1, the car seat is very convenient to use.


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  Removable blocks can serve even outside the stroller. They are removed and can be used autonomously. Some models have a rocking function.


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  The promenade block is very well thought out. Seat belts, several backrest positions, a table, a cover on the legs - all this is a mandatory complete set of universal stroller.


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  As a rule there is a mass of accessories: a raincoat, a mosquito net. Basket for products, bag for mom, table, etc.

The disadvantages of universal strollers

Among the minuses can be called unless a high price. However, it is fully justified by the maximum configuration. Good models can cost 800-1000 dollars.

Transformer

Unlike a universal strollera special design that allows you to quickly and without much effort and without changing the unit to convert the cradle into a walking model. For this purpose, a special mechanism is used that allows you to quickly convert the wheelchair. These strollers are very often represented in a wide variety of colors.

Pros of Transformers

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  Served from 0 to 3 years.


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  Large inflatable wheels come in the package, which provide maximum cross-country ability.


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  Affordable price. You can buy a transformer for 300-500 dollars.

The minors of transformers

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  It has a wide wheelbase. Not all doors can enter.


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  It is difficult to descend the stairs due to heavy wheels.

Stroller

Designed for children from 6 months. Used mainly for sitting, but if necessary, the backrest can be lowered so that the child can sleep. Ideal for exploring the world. Very popular for travel and walks.

There are two fundamentally different mechanismsfolding: a book and a cane. The book has a folding back. After folding becomes compact. Has a protective bumper. The cane after folding becomes like a long umbrella. Has a special handle for transportation on the shoulder.

Among the advantages: comfort, ease and maneuverability. The disadvantages are frequent problems with the folding button. Therefore, it is better to give preference to famous brands.