| As a parent, one of the most important decisions you | | | | very well padded. |
| can make when purchasing baby gear is which baby | | | | Does the Stroller Have a Canopy? |
| stroller to buy. A good stroller should not only be | | | | Canopies, whether they're foldable or detachable, are |
| comfortable and safe for your baby, it should be | | | | a must have. A canopy will protect your child from |
| functional and stylish as well. | | | | wind and rain in addition to direct sunlight. Do not buy a |
| Because travelling with your baby can be challenging | | | | stroller without a canopy. |
| at times, there are a number of things to consider | | | | What Kind of Harness Is Included? |
| before you actually purchase a stroller. | | | | If your stroller is for an infant then a five point harness |
| How Much Does the Stroller Weigh? | | | | would be ideal. One harness will go around your baby's |
| For most people, their initial thought is that they should | | | | waist, two will go under their arms and around their |
| buy a sturdy looking, heavy duty stroller. However this | | | | shoulders, and two will go between their legs. |
| is not a very good idea because during your travels | | | | If you're buying a stroller for a toddler or older child |
| there will be many times that you will have to carry the | | | | then a three point harness would often suffice. One of |
| stroller. | | | | the straps goes around their waist while the other two |
| Therefore, a light weight stroller could be a much | | | | go between the joints of their legs to hold them |
| better choice. Make sure to keep in mind that although | | | | securely in place. |
| your stroller should be lightweight it must still be strongly | | | | Are There Convenience Features that You Will Need? |
| made. | | | | If travel a lot and plan on using your stroller to take |
| How Much Space Is Available in the Stroller? | | | | trips with your baby then you may want some |
| A cramped stroller isn't good for you or your baby. | | | | additional features such as food trays, rain hoods, drink |
| Strollers should have enough room to allow children to | | | | holders, toy bars, etc. |
| easily move their hands and legs. And it should give | | | | Are You Very Active? |
| you the space you need to store things like your | | | | If you plan on taking your stroller over rough terrain, |
| baby's bottle, diaper bag, food, and more. | | | | across bridges, up and down stairs, or on public |
| Can the Stroller Recline? | | | | transportation you will need more than a regular |
| Your baby may want to take a nap when you're out | | | | day-to-day stroller. There are strollers that are |
| for a stroll, so it's very important that the stroller you | | | | specifically designed for active parents so when you |
| buy has a seat that reclines. And make sure that it's | | | | choose your stroller make sure to keep this in mind. |
