How to choose a stroller for a newborn

No matter what time of year, winter or summer, the basic requirements for strollers for newborns do not change. And if they do not comply, you can harm the health of the baby.

Content

1. Cradle
2. Chassis stroller
3. A pen
4. Classic Stroller
5. Universal Stroller
6. Transformers strollers
7. What else to pay attention

What should be a stroller for a newborn

The standard stroller consists of:

1. Cradles;

2. Running complex (wheels, mounts, shock-absorbing system, brakes, etc.);

3. Pens;

4. Additional accessories: shopping baskets, insect nets, foot caps, sun visor.

Cradle

A newly born child can neither sit nor hold his head. His musculoskeletal system continues to form, the spine is soft and can be deformed, and the back muscles are weak. Therefore, the baby should lie on a solid and rigid surface. It is contraindicated for him on uneven or soft structures like a hammock.

Therefore, the first and most important requirement for a wheelchair is a direct bottom. Not worth the risk and use folding models. Choose classic cradles without extra decorations. Little frills are needed. Unless you can hang rattles on the inside of the hood.

If the baby was born in the autumn and winter, choose strollers with a spacious body. Thanks to this, the baby, dressed in warm winter clothes, will feel comfortable.

The hood must completely cover the child to protect it from the weather, wet snow and wind. If you have to roll the child in the cradle in the winter and in the summer (the average period of use is 6-8 months), pay attention to the two-layer hoods. In the warm season, the upper layer can be detached so that a light fabric and mesh insert remain. When choosing a stroller for spring-summer, choose a model with a ventilated cradle.

Chassis stroller

A stroller for newborns should have large wheels with a diameter of 20-25 cm. The larger the wheel, the better the maneuverability and worse maneuverability. They can be inflatable and foamed rubber. Inflatable wheels are great for living outside the city, allowing the stroller to ride through the woods, sand, snow and slush. They need to be pumped up periodically. There is also the risk of damaging the wheel with something sharp. Wheels made of foamed rubber can not be pierced.

A stroller with swiveling front wheels maneuvers better, but on uneven roads it goes worse than a model with classic wheels.

Very rarely in wheelchairs for newborns plastic wheels are used. This is a cheap material, which, apart from the price, has no advantages. They do not cushion and are suitable only for smooth roads.

1. Choose models with removable wheels. This way you can:

2. Reduce the size of the stroller, if it needs to be transported by car.

3. In case of breakage or a puncture, replace the wheel, and not drag the entire wheelchair to the workshop.

4. Change the wheels depending on the time of year and terrain.

A pen

Strollers for newborns are often equipped with handles, whose height can be adjusted according to height. Thanks to this, both a low mom and a high dad will find it convenient to carry the same stroller.

Many models are equipped with a flip handle. With its help, the mother can control the child’s sleep, turning him to face him, or protect him from the strong wind.

Optional accessories

Strollers for newborns often have:

1. Insect netting It is useful in the spring on a picnic or an evening walk in the park;

2. Roomy bag that attaches to the handle of the stroller.

3. Raincoat. Attached to the hood and protects against moisture. Not suitable for walking in the rain, but need to reach home.

4. Coaster. In the cold season you can take hot tea / coffee.

5. Sunshield.

Types of strollers for newborns

Classic Stroller

Is the most optimal and safe model of wheelchairs. It has a solid flat bottom, high sides and four wheels of 20-35 cm in diameter.

The cradle can be removed from the chassis and used as a car seat or cradle. The chassis of the carriage coincides with the runners on the steps at the entrance to the subway, the stairs at the shops and in the park areas. She is “not afraid” of barriers and high borders.

Most classic models are used up to 8 months.

Universal Stroller

These strollers perform several functions at once. They can be used from the birth of a child up to 3-4 years old, playing the role of a bassinet and a stroller. Some of them are equipped with a car seat with a base, which is attached to the seat in the car.

The secret of such multifunctionality lies in the removable mechanism. If necessary, the unit with the cradle is removed and installed walking module.

The universal carriage with a cradle has the same advantages as the classic model for newborns.

The sedentary module can take a horizontal position, but it is not recommended to use it for children who do not know how to sit.

Transformers strollers

Transformers strollers differ from the universal method of transformation. If in the carriages 2 in 1 and 3 in 1 the necessary module is removed and replaced, then in the transformers the cradle can be turned into a pleasure seat and vice versa. To do this, remove or install several elements of the basket, adjust the footrest and bottom of the stroller.

The cradle is lower than the classic stroller for newborns. It is not so warm and comfortable. But the stroller can be used up to four years.

What else to look for when choosing a stroller for a newborn

1. Cloth details should be easily removed and dressed.

2. It is advisable to choose a “walking” model, especially if you live in an apartment building, and the elevator does not always work.

3. If you often drive a car, pay attention to universal models. Also check that the stroller fits in the trunk.

4. When choosing, consider not only the weight of the stroller, but also the potential weight of the child and the filled shopping basket.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.