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Writer's pictureMuniba Afzal

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Stroller: What to Look for?


Mother Playing With Child Sitting In A Stroller
Mother Playing With Child In A Stroller

Strollers can be one of the most pricey products on your list when shopping for your newborn, but it’s also the most valuable and beneficial baby products. It is one of the essential items that every parent-to-be must have their hands on.


From leisure-hour walks in a park to sight viewing on your trips, it can come in handy for the outdoors. Depending upon your budget, lifestyle, and travel plans, you might not be sure how to narrow down to a stroller that will work just perfectly for your family.


Here’s a guide with a detailed analysis of different strollers and their pros and cons.



Types of Strollers


Strollers come in several various types changing from occasion to occasion. The stroller type solely depends on what evet you'll be using it and what are your requirements.


Keeping in view these factors, here are the types of strollers:

  1. Full-Size Strollers

  2. Double Strollers

  3. Umbrella Strollers

  4. Jogging Strollers

  5. Travel System


1. Full-Size Strollers


A full-size stroller is an all-rounder. It includes almost all the functions strollers can have. Following are some pros and cons of full-size strollers.


Full-size Stroller Pros and Cons
Full-size Stroller Pros and Cons

2. Double Strollers


As the name describes, double strollers are strollers that can carry twins or babies with little age gap for a more convenient journey.


Double Stroller Pros and Cons
Double Stroller Pros and Cons

3. Umbrella Strollers


Easy on the go; to run errands carrying your child with you- kind of a stroller. Super easy to carry on airplanes and perfect transport for your baby on vacations. Lightweight and super-efficient for traveling purposes.

Umbrella Stroller Pros and Cons
Umbrella Stroller Pros and Cons

Parents With A Stroller
Parents With A Stroller

Jogging Strollers


Probably the best type of stroller you can have your hands on if you’re literally “on the run”. Their large air-filled tires effortlessly roll on every possible surface making your jog a little less tiring on that track.


Jogging Stroller Pros and Cons
Jogging Stroller Pros and Cons

5. Travel System


A convenient put-together of an infant car seat and a stroller. They come in all different forms from jogging and lightweight to full-size strollers.


Travel System Stroller Pros and Cons
Travel System Stroller Pros and Cons

Things to Ask Before Buying Stroller


While deciding which stroller to go for, here are some questions to ask yourself:

  1. Infant, toddler, or an older kid, what age group are you buying a stroller for?

  2. Is it newborn-friendly?

  3. Where am I going to use it?

  4. How easily it is handled with a baby?

  5. Is it going to ensure the safety of my child?

  6. Are folding features compact enough?

  7. Does it have an easy-to-wash fabric?

  8. What about the brake and suspension system?

  9. Is it worth all that money or NO?


Takeaway


Going through this guide and learning about the different options available will help you narrow down which stroller you should buy that can fulfill all your needs. Go through each of them and make a final decision of buying your new stroller.





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