2. Preparing for a new baby's arrival is both challenging and
exciting, especially for a first-time mom (or dad!). You
are most likely being bombarded by a boatload of
information, suggestions, and criticism over how you
should or should not spend your money. Despite what
everyone around you has to say, the most important
aspect of decision-making is how you personally feel
about what you want to buy for your baby. One of the
most essential items is a stroller. Although it might
seem like buying one is easy, there are many factors
to consider when you need to find the best stroller for
your child.
3. Convenience While Traveling
I think the best way to bring your baby along wherever you go is with a travel
system, at least when your child is an infant who cannot sit up on his or her
own. A travel system comes with a car seat, car seat base, and a stroller.
You could strap your baby into the car seat, and then snap the car seat into
the stroller. This is convenient because you do not have to worry about
waking up a sleeping baby when you want to put him or her in the stroller.
This is an easy way to take the baby in and out of the car. However, some of
these strollers could be a little bulky and barely fit into your trunk. Also, travel
systems are on the pricey side depending on the brand. Personally, I think it
would be smart to purchase a stroller and a car seat separately. Almost all
Graco car seats fit into any Graco stroller, but the stroller brand does not
necessarily have to match the brand of the car seat. Read the labels, and you
might be able to cut corners and save some money. When your baby is able
to sit up on his or her own, you could use the stroller without having to attach
the car seat. Convertible travel systems, therefore, grow with your baby so
you do not have to purchase another stroller later down the road.
4. Do You Lead an Active
Lifestyle?
There are strollers designed with the exercise junkie in
mind. If you are someone who works out regularly, your
baby could join you. Jogging strollers are made so that
babies aren't shaken up while you move at a faster pace
than walking. Consider where you jog or run. There are
strollers that you could take on different kinds of trails
and terrain. The wheels are larger than a standard
stroller for a smooth ride along bumpy sidewalks or dirt
paths. Jogging strollers are not generally recommended
for newborns. They are also bigger and bulkier than
standard strollers, so take that into consideration when
you want to store it in your trunk. So if you aim to lose
that post pregnancy weight, a jogging stroller is the best
stroller for you.
5. Extra Baggage
When you go out with your baby, you have to take extra
baggage along with you. Specifically, you typically have
to bring a diaper bag in addition to your own purse.
Depending on how many belongings you like to take
with you, the size of the storage bin is important. Some
strollers come standard with separate cup holders and
trays for mommy and baby. You could add accessories
to the stroller if you need more storage for toys,
blankets, and bottles.
6. Family Size
If you have two or more kids who need to be in
strollers, look into buying double strollers, or
strollers that hold multiple children. There are
strollers that with side-by-side seats, and ones that
seat kids one behind the other. It all depends on
how you choose to carry your kids. These are
obviously bigger than regular strollers, and they are
bulky and heavy. However, the convenience of
being able to push your kids all at once makes the
weight and size worth it. It so much easier to strap
all your kids in than it is to try to juggle all of them
with just two arms.
7. Safety First
Strollers could come with canopies to prevent your baby
from getting wet in the rain, and they also protect
babies from the harmful rays of the sun. Just like
cars, shock absorption and brake features are
important for strollers. You could also purchase
netting to keep the bugs away.
