How to choose a stroller for a newborn

Whatever the season, winter or summer, the basic requirements for newborn strollers do not change. And if you do not follow them, you can harm the baby's health.

What should be a stroller for a newborn

A standard stroller consists of:

1. Cradle;

2. Undercarriage (wheels, mountings, shock-absorbing system, brakes, etc.);

3. Pens;

4. Additional accessories: shopping baskets, insect nets, leg covers, sun visor.

Cradle

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A newly born child cannot sit or hold his head. His musculoskeletal system continues to form, his spine is soft and can deform, and his back muscles are weak. Therefore, the baby must lie on a solid and rigid surface. It is contraindicated for him to be on uneven or soft structures like a hammock.

Therefore, the first and foremost requirement for a stroller is a straight bottom. Don't take the risk and use folding models. Choose classic bassinets without unnecessary embellishments. Little bells and whistles are needed. Unless you can hang rattles on the inside of the hood.

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

The hood should completely cover the baby to protect it from bad weather, sleet and wind. If you have to roll your child in the carrycot both in winter and in summer (average use is 6-8 months), pay attention to the two-layer hoods. In warmer months, the top layer can be unfastened to leave a lightweight fabric and mesh insert. When choosing a stroller for the spring-summer, choose models with a ventilated carrycot.

Stroller undercarriage

A stroller for newborns should have large wheels with a diameter of 20-25 cm. The larger the wheels, the better the cross-country ability and worse maneuverability. They can be inflatable and made of foam rubber. Inflatable wheels are great for out-of-town life, allowing the stroller to ride through forest, sand, snow, and slush. They need to be pumped up periodically. There is also a risk of damaging the wheel with something sharp. Foam rubber wheels cannot be punctured.

A stroller with swivel front wheels maneuvers better, but it rides worse on rough roads than a model with classic wheels.

Very rarely, plastic wheels are used in strollers for newborns. This is a cheap material that, apart from the price, has no advantages. They damp poorly and are only suitable for smooth roads.

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

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

3. In the event of a breakdown or puncture, replace the wheel, rather than drag the entire stroller to the workshop.

4. Change wheels depending on the season and terrain.

A pen

Newborn strollers are often equipped with handles that can be height-adjusted. Thanks to this, it will be convenient for both a short mom and a tall dad to carry the same stroller.

Many models are equipped with a rocker handle. With its help, the mother can control the child's sleep by turning him to face herself, or protect him from strong winds.

Optional accessories

Newborn strollers often have:

1. Insect net. Useful in the spring for a picnic or an evening walk in the park;

2. A roomy bag that attaches to the stroller handle.

3. Raincoat. Attaches to the hood and protects against moisture. Not suitable for walking in the rain, but needed to get home.

4. Cup holder. In the cold season, you can bring hot tea / coffee with you.

5. Sunshield.

Types of strollers for newborns

Classic carrycot stroller

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

The carrycot can be removed from the chassis and used as a car seat or cradle. The chassis of the stroller matches the runners on the steps at the entrance to the subway, the stairs at the shops and in the parks. She is 'not afraid' of obstacles and high curbs.

Most classic models are used up to 8 months.

Advantages

• The cradle is located high above the ground, so it is convenient for mom to bend over to the baby.

• The stroller has a spacious cradle in which it is convenient to play, sleep and observe the world around you.

• The stroller is equipped with large wheels, therefore it is suitable for rural life.

• Has a spacious shopping basket.

disadvantages

• The maximum period of use is 9 months from the date of birth. Then it needs to be changed to a walking model in which the child can sit.

• If you have a wide chassis, it may not fit into the openings of old elevators.

Universal strollers

These strollers perform several functions at once. They can be used from the birth of a child up to 3-4 years old, acting as a cradle and a stroller. Some are equipped with a car seat with a base that attaches to the seat in the car.

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

The universal stroller with carrycot has the same advantages as the classic model for newborns.

The seating unit can take a horizontal position, but it is not recommended to use it for children who cannot sit.

Advantages

• The stroller is designed for bad weather in winter and autumn.

• Can be used from birth up to four years of age.

• Saving your family budget as you don't have to spend money on multiple models.

disadvantages

• Takes up a lot of space. Whatever one may say, when using one replaceable unit, the rest must be somewhere.

Convertible strollers

Transformer strollers differ from the universal ones in the way of transformation. If in 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 strollers the required module is removed and replaced, then in transformers the cradle can be turned into a stroller seat and vice versa. To do this, you need to remove or install several elements of the basket, adjust the footrest and the bottom of the stroller.

The carrycot is lower than that of a classic newborn stroller. She's not as warm and comfortable. But the stroller can be used for up to four years.

Advantages

• Transformer strollers are equipped to the maximum. They have a carrying bag, a deep shopping basket, a crossover handle, a mesh for the summer, a closable hood.

• Takes up less space than universal models.

disadvantages

• It is inconvenient to use in the warm season due to its large size and low maneuverability.

• A firm mattress must be laid before placing the baby in the carrycot.

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

1. Fabric parts should be easy to remove and put on.

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 drive a car often, pay attention to the versatile 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 purchase guide.