Thursday, December 2, 2010

WHY DO WE NEED A STROLLER?

We are always looking forward to make the best of what we have available. In many cases we spend exuberant amounts of money on clothes, bedding, furniture and especially doctors visits. With all of this money spent on basic preparations there isn’t much left to get into leisure products and preparations.
Nevertheless, there are important leisure items that must be bought. A stroller is on the top of the list as they allow us to go out with our new baby or even toddlers. Because of this need for mobility with young children, there is a lot of debate about which is the best stroller on the market and, unfortunately, no certain one wins out over the rest.
When deciding what stroller to buy it’s important to look at what you’re going to be using the stroller for. The same stroller that is perfect to take to the mall with you isn’t necessarily the same one that is going to make the best jogging stroller. MONEY also be a factor, however, you shouldn’t fall into the “cheap is fine” mentality as some “cheap” strollers can have some safety defects with their manufacturing.
There are several safety features to look for to ensure the safety of your baby. The first thing to check is the seatbelt and restraints. The seatbelt should be a snug fit around the waist of your baby along with the straps that support the crotch area and link to the waist belt. The baby should be housed securely so that he or she does not slip out the bottom of the stroller. A five-point harness is optimal, particularly if you have an active lifestyle that requires walking your baby over bumpy terrain.
Because of the subjective nature of which is the best stroller, doing a lot of research about the company you’re looking at buying from (recalls, safety issues, overall track record, etc.) is very important. When you’re buying a stroller you have to remember that a lot of the process is personal preference. Find a stroller that you work for what you’re going to be using it for with enough safety features that make you feel comfortable and then do your research.
There are hundreds of different types of strollers today including ones with big wheels to get you through just about any type of terrain. There are twin strollers, triplet strollers or carriages that carry infants plus toddlers. Some of the best strollers are designed to last for several years because they have the ability to change from an infant stroller to one which carries a small child.
Brakes on the modern baby strollers should be easy to operate while not being so simple that they can break down easily. The fabric the stroller is made from should be fire retardant as well as non toxic because the baby will often be trying to put parts of the stroller in their mouth. 


Frames made of metal should also be cured so that they do not rust which can get into the child’s eyes, ears and mouth. If the frame is plastic then once again the material should be of non toxic quality.