With the advent of the baby, newly minted parents are faced with a considerable set of problems and puzzles. One of the most popular is, of course, the choice of a stroller. Lack of experience in such a business often leads to financial losses, mistakes and a waste of a large number of nerve cells. Below are 10 main criteria for choosing strollers that can help you avoid all this.
Instructions
Step 1
Weight. In this criterion, everything is simple, the less the weight of the stroller, the more preference we give it. What is it for? Initially, we are talking about the first-born, which means there is a high probability of a lack of experience among newly-made parents. In everyday life, you will constantly encounter situations when you need to roll a stroller somewhere, but there are no opportunities for this. Plus to this we add periodically inoperative elevators, the absence of ramps, etc.
Step 2
Wheels. Remember, quantity is not as important as quality! What are we talking about? Do not forget what country we live in and the quality of the roads around. You should opt for larger, more powerful, high-quality wheels. And you will be calm about the long service of this transport, and the baby will feel comfortable. I would also like to return to the topic of the number of wheels. Nowadays 3-wheeled strollers are very popular. This is also not very good, because all bumps / bumps will be taken over by the front wheel, and, accordingly, this will not bring comfort to the seated person. Therefore, it is better to add four wheels to the above, which will split the load into two. And also a little advice for those who have not thought about width. Be sure to measure and check with the doorways in the apartment / house, otherwise you risk not going through with the stroller.
Step 3
Depreciation. Also an important aspect of the choice. Partially related to the previous point in that it once again reminds us of the unevenness of our road surfaces. To make your child more comfortable, opt for stable shock absorbers. By the way, sellers in stores usually recommend, on the contrary, smooth amortization, arguing this with the possibility of motion sickness of a baby in a stroller. Again, it's better to choose a stable one!
Step 4
Compactness. Everything is simple here. A stroller with its own dimensions should easily fit into the trunk of a family car, and also not take up too much space in an apartment / house.
Step 5
Brakes or wheel locks. Safety comes first! Be sure to check the correctness of these functions in the store! The latches should be easy to engage without being overly elaborate. Try rolling the stroller around the store, making sure both wheels lock.
Step 6
Convenience. Since young moms mostly run around with the stroller on business for days, make sure there are enough baskets, compartments, pockets, etc. Believe me, there are never many of them! It is also very important to have a mosquito net, seat belts.
Step 7
A pen. There are two main indicators that we are looking at closely. First, the adjustable handle. This will make it possible to adjust the stroller for anyone who wants to take a walk with a child! Believe me, this is important. Second, the ability to throw the handle forward. The kid is growing up, his horizons are increasing and, of course, after a while he will not have enough view of his mother. And with a folding handle, you, in the truest sense of the word, can open up a whole other world for him.
Step 8
And again the wheels. Wheel base - it is better to choose metal spokes. Here again, the point is in the comfort of the baby and at the same time the durability of the stroller. And if you are thinking about other bases for the wheels (for example, plastic), remember that they are less durable, and finding a new wheel will be problematic.
Step 9
Appearance. Here, as they say, the taste and color. However, I want to draw your attention to the fact that no matter how beautiful and wonderful the "carriage" you have chosen, its material should be well erased and the color should not be very easily soiled. Everything else is up to you and your wallet.
Step 10
Price. You shouldn't skimp on a stroller. Trust me, it is better to purchase one stroller based on the above tips and reasons than buying several. Miser pays twice!
