Choosing The Right Pram

Choosing The Right Pram

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This is certainly a tricky decision which faces all new mums and dads out there, with numerous on offer, how do I know what is correct for me? Among the best places for advice is always to ask family and friends that already have kids, they can share all of the know-how gained from their experiences and hopefully pass that on to you. But what is really significant is understanding exactly what your needs are, consider some of the following key questions:
How do you get around each day, would you drive, take the bus or walk? What number of kids are you having, twins/triplets or more? Are you planning on having more children in the future? Do you reside in an apartment block or ground floor bungalow? Is there a lift? How much storage space do you have?
If you spend a lot of your time driving around, you should consider a pram that is small in size and easy to fold away, you don't want to spend 15 minutes struggling to fold your pram away whenever you need to get back in the car. It would be a good idea to measure the space inside your car and make sure the dimensions of the new pram will fit. How large is your car boot? Does your car have three doors or five?
If you are keen on exercise and keeping fit with long walks, then 3 wheelers are right for you. They have large inflatable wheels that ensure it is easy for you to push and a smooth ride for your loved one. If this seems like you, Quinny Strollers are an excellent option.
If you live up several flights of stairs in an apartment block, especially if you have no lift or elevator, you might go for something that is light weight and easy to get up and down the stairs.
You should think about size and lightweight portability if you plan to frequent public transport. Busy buses in addition to trains can be stressful even without a pram, you will need a pram which will fold away to a small size to make use of the restricted space available. Some of the larger travel systems wouldn't be suitable as they are heavy and difficult to carry around in tight spaces. You must also consider how long you want the pram or stroller to last, if you would like it to last from birth to toddlerhood, you ought to check the maximum it can carry.
If you have plans for the family size to grow and grow, if you are having twins or another child, then twins and tandems are the ones for you. You will find two basic types, the kids can either sit next to each other or one behind the other. There are pros and cons to both, for the side by side, it means both children get a similar field of view, but they are wide and can be difficult navigating supermarket aisles. This is much easier for tandems where one child sits behind the other because they're narrower, but the child in the back won't have as good a view as the child in the front. For twins, Cossato You 2 Twin Stollers are great, they've added such a unique sense of fun and personality to their range.
You should also think about how safe the pram is for your baby, usually you cannot fail with a 5-point harness as well as a locking system that locks both brakes. Comfort for your baby is also important, a light-weight pushchair may be simple to get about, however might be a little bouncy, particularly for newborns.
So, hopefully by now, you'll have a few ideas about what the actual needs are for you and your baby. Make sure you ask friends and family members about their experiences and suggestions. Hopefully this helps make a tricky decision a bit easier.

About the Author:
Michael has worked in the baby industry for 10 years. A father of three with plenty of experience pushing babies around.



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