As parents we don’t want to compromise anything when it comes to our little ones. We want to provide them with the best things possible to make sure that they get the proper care and nourishment that they require in order to bloom.
So when we start going through the pre-baby shopping list we get a bit stressed because we don’t know which item would be perfect.
Well at the baby side we understand your emotions thus we provide you with the right guides with some tips and tricks that would help you pick up the right item for you little one. So today we will be discussing a very important item that is known as the stroller.
A stroller is an essential item in the baby’s shopping list and there is no way that you can ignore that I mean you can’t just glue yourself to your home just because you are a mom now.
You have to get out at certain point, to get some groceries, to socialize or just to take your baby out for a walk because research says that those walks are healthy for the baby.
There are many different kinds of baby stroller out there so the question is which one would be right for? Or which one should you pick?
Well today we are going to help you answer these questions by providing certain tips and tricks that you should keep in your mind while you are out in the market stroller hunting. So before any further due let us get started.
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1. Start with a frame
If you are unsure about what you want in a stroller or what you are actually looking for then you can start with just a frame. Most parents have to change the strollers after six months because a toddler can’t fit in the newborns stroller so it always better to start with just a frame, a simple stroller with a seat and basket for you to put your stuff in while you take your kid out for a walk.
Getting a frame is economical. You can get it under $100 so it is always better to start with that so that you don’t make any expensive mistakes when it comes to buying the perfect stroller for your baby.
2. Get a stroller and a car seat together
This might seem a bit weird but there have been multiple developments when it comes to strollers. You can find different types of them and they don’t only differ in sizes and shapes but also in features.
The best way to be economical is get you a baby stroller with a car seat. Most of you will interpret it as if to buy the two items together so that you get a discount. Yes, that is also possible but we are talking about here is a new type of stroller that can be turned into a car seat as well.
So use it as a stroller whenever you feel like going out to the park and turn it into a car seat when you are taking your baby for a ride.
3. Know what you are paying for
Before purchasing anything you need to know what you are investing in. Instead of just looking at the frame and the size there are other features as well that make a stroller better and more expensive so ask for the internal features before buying it so that you know what exactly your stroller is capable of doing.
The strollers range from $100- $1000. The higher the price the more features you will get. Expensive strollers comes with extra components, aluminum frame work, high shock absorbing tires and many other features whereas cheap strollers are just a simple framework.
4. Consider your options
Before putting your money down for something make sure to consider all the options. There are multiple types of strollers out there for you. You can get two different strollers at the same price so choose the one that caters most of needs and falls under your budget.
You will be tempted into buying more than one because they all seem kind of nice but make sure that you get the one that offers the most features in the most compatible price.
5. See if it matches your lifestyle
When we say that there are different types of strollers we that you can find simple stroller, running or jogging strollers or a combo of stroller and a car seat. So before investing in one you need to make sure that it fits your lifestyle.
For example if you are mom who loves to go out for a jog in the morning then you should probably get yourself a jogging stroller so that you can carry your baby with you while you jog.
6. Take it out for a test drive
Just like cars and other automobiles, strollers are also wheels for your baby so before purchasing it you need to take it out for a test drive so that you know whether it is the same as it says on the box and whether you are comfortable using it or not.
So the moments you think that you will be buying a specific stroller ask the shopkeeper if you can take it out for a test drive. Buckle up your baby in the stroller and stroll through the market to check out the various features of the stroller.
7. Accept the fact that you will be buying a new one soon
Kids grow up quite fast so prepare yourself beforehand about the fact that you will be investing a new and better stroller for your baby once he or she starts moving around or is too big to fit in his or her new born stroller.
So we suggest that you get an inexpensive stroller for your baby in the start and then invest in a good one once you are sure what you are looking for.