Long before the birth of a child, future parents begin to prepare for this event. An important place among all the preparatory work is the purchase of a stroller for a baby. Today there are many types and types of strollers. They all have both advantages and disadvantages.
Stroller selection
Relatively recently, a new type of stroller has appeared - three-wheeled. Despite the fact that this model of strollers appeared on the market not so long ago, it is already very popular.
What to look for when choosing a three-wheeled stroller:
1) If the three-wheeled stroller is equipped with pneumatic wheels, it is recommended to pay attention to the fact that they are well inflated when purchasing.
2) You should be careful, as such a stroller can be tilted to the side. Strollers with a fixed front wheel are inexpensive but not very maneuverable.
3) It is best to choose a three-wheeled stroller with a swivel front wheel. In this case, the front wheel can be fixed or rotate freely.
4) Very stable strollers with a front wheel that can change the angle of inclination. It also greatly increases the maneuverability of the stroller.
5) It should be noted that all three-wheeled strollers have a handbrake lever. It is better to choose a model in which the brake lever can block both the front and rear wheels.
6) It is also desirable that the rear wheels of such a stroller have a separate braking device. It is very convenient for locking the wheels while stationary. When buying a stroller, it is imperative to check the brake for serviceability.
7) In good models, the brake cable is not visible at all, since it is securely hidden in a special hose at the base of the frame.
8) Another advantage of the tricycle stroller is that it has a wider wheelbase than other types of strollers. This increases its stability. Therefore, you should choose a model with a wide wheelbase.
9) The less weight of such a stroller, the more convenient it will be to drive it.
10) It is very important when buying a tricycle stroller to pay attention to whether the front wheel is well installed. If the wheel is poorly installed, this can lead to the fact that when driving, it will wiggle to the right and left. If such a defect is found, you should ask the seller to fix it or turn your attention to another stroller.
Disadvantages of a tricycle stroller
1) These strollers are not very stable. For example, when entering a sidewalk, there is a great threat that the wheelchair will roll over. Indeed, at a certain moment the stroller remains on one wheel. The danger increases if the front wheel is swivel and not secured.
2) It will take a lot of effort to operate such a stroller, so the elderly will most likely find it very difficult to operate a three-wheeled stroller.
3) Some models of three-wheeled carriages are very difficult to overcome heavily snow-covered roads.
