How to Easily Choose a Baby Pushchair
One of the first and most important purchases a parent will make for their new child is that of a pram. They will often have to make this choice before the baby is even born! In the UK, you are not able to leave the hospital without a car seat, so most parents will usually buy a travel system as a first of many baby pushchairs. The sheer number of different types of prams, strollers and travel systems some costing well over a £100 can make for a very confusing time.
Pushchairs come in an array of different types such as 3-wheeler, flat folding pushchairs, umbrella folding pushchairs and double pushchairs, so making the right choice for your child can be a tough one. You must ask yourself questions such as: is the pushchair as comfortable for you to push as it is for your baby to sit/lie in? Is it suitable for a newborn and does it come with essential extras such as a car seat (travel system)?
Types Of Pushchair
3-Wheeler pushchairs, sometimes referred to as all-terrain, are as at home on rough ground as they are on city streets. These robust but light highly manoeuvrable pushchairs often come with car seats and carrycots making them one of the more popular choices among first time parents. Just be sure to check that you have sufficient room in the car or at home when this type of pushchair is folded.
Flat folding pushchairs are robust and usually suitable for new born babies if the seat can recline to a lie-flat position. They tend to be heavier and not as easy to fold down as an umbrella folding model although they are an economical purchase when compared to travel systems.
Umbrella folding pushchairs are usually not suitable for new born babies and are targeted more towards children from six months upwards. They get their name from the way they fold into a tall thin shape much like an umbrella. They are tremendously easy to fold down, usually with only one hand, and are also very easily stored.