The 5 "Must Knows" To Remember When Buying a Stroller

  1. Know your lifestyle- Some say strollers are an extension of your personality just like your car, clothing or home. You want to select a stroller that fits your lifestyle—size, price, style, quality. If you live in a small apartment, you won’t want a large stroller that will take up a lot of space. If you are a bargain shopper, you are probably a bargain shopper when it comes to strollers, so you won’t need to look at strollers with extra bells and whistles. If you want to keep your stroller for several years, you want a color that isn’t just this year’s trend.

2. “Matchy – Matchy” does not last. Just because your stroller matches your car seat, playard, and high chair, doesn’t mean you have the perfect stroller. You need stroller that fits your lifestyle, not one that matches your other baby gear. Keep in mind that you will use all your baby gear at different stages of your baby’s life. It is best to pick the right product for your lifestyle, not to match your car seat. (Refer to Lesson #1).

3. Strollers and infant car seats don’t have to be bought from the same manufacturer. Buying an infant car seat is one of the biggest safety decisions you will make for your child. It is better to buy an infant car seat that rates the highest rather than buying one that matches your stroller. An infant car seat may only last your child the first 6 months of their life, while a stroller will be used even when he is a toddler. Universal car seat carriers are a great lightweight alternative.

 4. Most parents end up with 2-5 strollers. There is no perfect stroller. Everyone’s lifestyle is different and changes as your baby grows. If you live in a 3^rd floor apartment and have to carry your stroller up flights of stairs, lightweight is key. If you live on a road with bumpy sidewalks, large wheels may be important. Again, consider your lifestyle before you buy a stroller. (Refer to #1)

5. Don’t overlook key features- It’s difficult to remember everything you need in a stroller. It is helpful to keep the following key features in mind:

• Safety Restriants  for your baby

• Cup holders to hold your and baby’s drinks

•  Reversiable seats to interact with your baby

• Ease of and size of folding stroller