How to choose a stroller for a baby: What to look for when buying

Types of Prams

To begin with it is necessary to be defined with the purposepurchases. Choose a stroller depending on your activity. For example, if you travel a lot with a child, then you can use models that quickly and compactly add up. If you prefer long walks, you should consider a more stable "transport", equipped with an additional basket or bag, where you can add everything you need. Below we will consider the main types of wheelchairs.

Stroller

The most common type of strollers -"book". Due to the fact that they have the adjustment of the backrest and can be folded in a completely horizontal position, such strollers are suitable for the youngest children. Typically, this type of small wheels that significantly reduce the weight, but they are not inferior in maneuverability to other types due to the front swivel wheels. Modern models are also equipped with a height adjustment knob so that parents can comfortably drive the stroller. The majority of such models also includes a mosquito net, a bag and a mattress. The main drawback of "books" is their noncompact folding. Therefore, they are more suitable for walking around the city than for traveling.

Stroller Peg Perego Book Plus Pop-Up Completo S Crea, 29 000 rub. On the Yandex.Market

Stroller

Stroller - cane - the best option for activeparents. This is an ideal option for traveling and traveling not only on vacation, but also in a shopping center. Such strollers have a minimum weight of about 5-6 kilograms, they easily fold and take up little space. Wheelchairs of this type have small swivel wheels that allow you to move around comfortably in the city, but are hardly suitable for off-road use. Therefore, if you are planning frequent walks through the forest or along country roads, it is better to choose a different model.

Inglesina Trilogy 23 700 руб. on the Yandex.Market

2 in 1

Some parents prefer to buy a stroller2 in 1. Of course, this is economical, but not always justified. The principle of such strollers: as soon as the baby has grown, instead of the cradle on the chassis, a walking block is installed. This type of wheelchair has increased mobility due to large wheels and high-quality depreciation. This is an excellent option for long walks, wherever, but there is also a downside to the medal - a large weight of transport. The weight of the chassis alone can reach 10 kg, and if you add the weight of the baby and the walking unit, not every mother will be able to raise such a stroller. Especially it should be taken into account in the absence of elevators and ramps in the house.

Adamex Barletta (2 in 1) 22 950 rub. on the Yandex.Market

Transformer

Carriages transformers - great for thoseparents who are limited in space. In addition, the stroller-transformers assume the use during the entire period that the child will need. Unlike strollers 2 in 1, the transformer does not have removable blocks. All the transformation from the cradle to the stroller is due to the buttons and levers. Like 2-in-1 strollers, the transformers have high cushioning and large all-terrain vehicles. The main plus and feature of this type - a lot of additional features: height adjustment, positions, capacious baskets and large hoods of these carriages attract parents. But unfortunately, because of their weight and size, these strollers are not suitable for travel.

Stroller-transformer Geoby C703-H, 11250 rub. on the Yandex.Market

Reliability

When buying, pay attention to all the details andfastening (especially the mechanism of the addition of the stroller). They should be made of quality materials: durable plastic or metal. If the stroller has an addition function, then try to fold it with one hand. The mechanism should be simple, but reliable, the wheelchair should not be added arbitrarily during driving.

Penetration

If you live in Russia, it is worth it in advancethink about how the stroller will be used in winter. It is very important that the wheelchair can overcome obstacles in the form of drifts and potholes. For this, pay attention to the wheels, they are inflatable, plastic and made of solid rubber. For winter, inflatable wheels are best suited, they perfectly manage snowdrifts. Unfortunately, plastic wheels that are often installed on wheelchairs-canes are not suitable for our winters, but are excellent for a warm climate and summer walks. On the size and type of wheels depends on the weight of the stroller, the smaller they are, the easier the design.

The weight

Perhaps, one of the most significant parameters formother, which is so often forgotten. So it happens that the wheelchair needs to be raised for the entrance of the curb or even carry a few flights of stairs in the absence of ramps, and if the kid has already gained a considerable weight, then together with the stroller it can be hard. When choosing a wheelchair, be guided by the material of manufacture, carriages from light metal alloys weigh less and are also reliable. Try to lift the stroller with one hand, mentally adding the weight of the child 7-12 kg.

The size

This is not the most important parameter, however,it is worth paying attention to avoid sad misunderstandings in the future. The size of the stroller depends primarily on your living conditions. Transport should be placed in the passenger elevator in the unfolded form, then you do not have to take the child in your arms, every time you use it. If you drive a car, then take measurements of your trunk and compare them to the size of the folded model that you liked.

Depreciation

This is the main parameter responsible for comfortthe kid. The smoothness of the stroke depends on the frame, which are cross-shaped and l-shaped. They can be made of aluminum, plastic and other materials. A big role in depreciation is played by the type of fastening of wheels, for example, fastening with the help of leather belts. This type provides a ride without unnecessary shaking, but can quickly tear. Metal shock absorbers outwardly resemble belts, but they are more reliable and provide a smooth ride.

Security

Safety of the baby in the wheelchair depends on the brakesand seat belts. When choosing a stroller, close attention should be given to the brakes, they can completely block the wheels or just stop it. There is no doubt, a complete lock is more reliable, the stroller will not budge until you release the brake. Check the quality of the brakes can be directly in the store, fixing the stop try to push the stroller in different directions, as if the baby is swinging in it. She must resist. The second point is safety belts. If the cradle is not particularly needed, then for the stroller, the presence of seat belts is one of the key parameters. When the baby is transplanted into a stroller, he becomes more active, he is interested in the world around him, so it is important that he does not fall out of the stroller while driving. There are three-point and five-point seat belts, it is better to give preference to the latter, they are more reliable. Also it is necessary to pay attention to the material - the belts should be tight, adjustable in height and have a lock that will not be able to open the baby.

Additional functions

Here everything depends only on personal preferencesparents, someone needs a basket for food, and someone needs a change in the position of the handle. But a good protective hood will come in handy anyway. Let its interior be multi-colored, according to doctors, this contributes to the development of the baby. With regard to the flip handle, then carefully study the mechanism connecting the body and handle. It is necessary that the plastic hook completely grasp the fixing shaft, then the handle will not break on the road.