Since you found out, you've started getting the things your new baby will need. If this is your first child, you might feel like you don't know what to do at first. One of the most important decisions you will have to make is what kind of stroller you will use for your baby.
The first thing you should think about when choosing from the many types of strollers is how much money you have. Prices for strollers can range from $10 to $400 or more. Most umbrella strollers are low-end strollers because they are easy to carry.
The good thing about these strollers is that they are easy to fold up and can be stored almost anywhere. As the price goes up, the stroller may get better and have more features. Strollers have many different features, and you need to choose which ones are most important to you.
Do you want a standard stroller and a car seat or a travel system that can be changed? There are travel systems that include a base that stays in the car, an infant carrier/car safety seat, and a stroller frame that attaches to the infant seat.
These are great, especially if you just had a baby. Strollers come with a play tray with spots for a bottle or juice cup. Many strollers have canopies with vinyl windows so you can keep an eye on the baby.
Many strollers come with easily applied footbrakes that are attached to the both rear wheels and some include a wrist strap break that is used with the foot break. It gives you a little bit more safety by keeping the stroller from rolling away when you stop and have the strap on.
Many strollers now come with a tray for the parent that goes over the handlebar and a big basket for storage under the seat (s). It has places for your cell phone, keys, a snack, and a cup of coffee or soda. Now, on many strollers, the handle bars can be moved from the front to the back or the back to the front, and their height can be changed.
If you need to, you can turn the handle bars around so you can see your baby while he's riding, and the fact that you can change the height is great for your back. The seat must be considered next. Does the seat recline, and if it does, can your newborn almost lie flat if it reclines enough?
Is your baby's seat comfortable and well-padded? Can the seat cushion be taken off to wash it? Most strollers with blankets that hook under the seat are more expensive. Putting these blankets on your baby's stroller makes it look like a flag on wheels.
The rain hood can be taken off and used to shield your baby from the wind and the sun. Another thing to think about when choosing a baby stroller. Your friend has a stroller that is almost brand new and is giving it to you for free.
She says she'll clean it up and get it ready for you. Will it be safe for your child to use a used stroller? This could be a good choice for you and your baby, but you will need to check a few things before your baby rides in it.
The frame should have cracks, dents, or spaces. All of the screws and bolts must be in place. Anything less could lead to an accident that would hurt your baby very badly. Does the frame have any sharp spots? Are there loose screws or ones that stick out and could cut your baby?
The frame must be joined to the frame in the right way; is it? Do you need to check to see if the wheels are leaking air or if they are solid? Do the wheels look worn? Do the wheels need to be changed?
Do the wheels turn in the right way? Are the wheels' axles straight? Do the brakes work right by staying in place when they are used? Does the seat stay in place whether it's in a straight-up position or a reclining position? A baby could get hurt very badly if the seat doesn't stay in place.
Does the lining of the seat fit the frame well, and is it clean? Strollers come in many different options, styles, and types. There are strollers with more than one seat that can hold two or more kids.
There are different ways to sit, such as side by side, tandem, and stadium seating. Stadium seating is a type of tandem seating where the back seat is higher than the front seat, so the second child can see more than just the back of the first child's head.
Jogging strollers have two wheels in the back and one big wheel in front. Jogging strollers can also have more than one seat. Whether or not the stroller is new! Take your child or children on fun trips.
