23 Dec 09 What to Check When Picking Baby Pushchairs

Becoming a parent for the first time is a great occasion. You must be prepared though. There is a range of products that are essential for bringing a baby into the world safely and enjoying your first year.

One of the toughest choices you will have to make is for your baby pushchair. Knowing the sex of your baby can narrow down the choices by about half, but the other half still contains a fair few choices.

Depending on where you plan to use your baby pushchair you will discover options such as 3 or 4 wheel pushchairs. Whats the difference you say? Well 3 wheel pushchairs will help you cruise off-road. If you will be using your pushchair on nice paved paths, then a 4 wheeler will be more stable and secure.

Will you be taking your pushchair up stairs?

A lot of parents don’t store their pushchairs on the ground floor so you must really consider the weight of your baby pushchair. If you live or store it on the second floor, then a 16 kilo pushchair will begin to take its toll on your back very soon. Remember though, the more compact the pushchair, the higher the costs usually.

You can save money on buying multiple components of a pushchair, by buying a baby travel system. The car seat is an essential purchase to drive your baby home from the hospital.

For the first seven months, doctors recommend that you keep baby in a laying down position. So your first pushchair seat should convert into a carrycot. Most travel system baby pushchairs will do this, but be sure to check.

A new study has suggested babies grow up less insecure if they are facing you in your pushchair. This is down to preference. Personally, my children have always faced away as there are far more interesting things in the world to look at.

A lot of parents rely on the baby pushchair to not only carry their babies safely, but as storage for their heavy shopping. Always consider how much you can fit in your pushchair.

Parents who live in the UK would be wise to invest in a rain cover and umbrella.

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