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Five things to consider before you buy a baby buggy

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26 October 2010 Sabeen Aameir

Baby Stroller is an expensive investment - Sabeen AameirBaby buggy is an expensive investment-Sabeen Aameir

Buying a stroller for a new baby can be a daunting experience for parents is also an expensive investment, which we hope you will take a number of years, and you may end up using it for more than one child.

Having regard to your budget, here are the things that you should consider to make the right choice:

Stroller characteristics: strollers come with many features and some of the most important that you do not want would miss are: a basket under the stroller for you to get your messages in or your baby blanket, toys and/or diaper bag and a canopy to protect the baby from rain, wind, Sun and snow. Also, it really helps to get an adjustable Chair that you can print to your baby or toddler lie down for a NAP. The Chair must washable. Usually, lightweight umbrella strollers don't come with adjustable seats, but even a three-year-old tired, especially if you are traveling and have been out all day and it helps to get a Chair that he can lie. In addition, the wheels must be flexible so that the stroller in tight spaces, for example, supermarkets, shopping malls, train stations, etc. Terrain can maneuver: If you are going to a lot of walking or jogging with your baby, then you should be careful about buying a stroller that weather proof wheels, good springs and runs smoothly on gravel, snow, roads, etc. Also you should consider three wheelers versus four wheelers, and large wheels versus small wheels. Air-filled wheels are good as they will last longer. Safety: this is not a question you can compromise on. The stroller must meet your country to comply with safety requirements. Check also if there product recalls on the brand that you have decided on has been. Are the wheels lockable? If you are a heavy diaper bag at the handles crashes, the stroller remains upright? The metal frame, the seat must be firmly seated properly and the straps adjustable. Size and weight of the stroller: you must have a stroller that can be saved on a limited space in your House and your car trunk can easily be placed. It should be easy to fold and preferably in an upright position when you close it. Besides, it shouldn't be too hard because sometimes you may have your baby in your arms and or drag the stroller or wear.It shouldn't be too bulky so you easily in buses, trains and restaurants. Number of children in the home can mean a transport stroller offers the most protection to a baby, but it will hardly be the last for the first year before your child you body.If you decide to buy it, keep in mind that you need to buy another stroller later. If you have two young children close in age with each other, then you might consider buying a double seat stroller.You can use a low-budget stroller for your older child and another for your younger baby who is bigger and has an adjustable seat.For twins or triplets consider tandem or side-by-side hikers, especially if you're going to be walking alone with the babies. Note, however, that they are not so easy to maneuver.

Always physically go to a store and check out the stroller that you selected, even if you place the order online later. stroller in the archive. the handles must be adjustable to your height and your feet should not touch the wheel when you walk.

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