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10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Baby Stroller

by: SmartShopper | last updated: August 21, 2009
Category: Smart Shopping | Tags: baby, baby jogger, stroller, twin stroller, baby safety

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10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Baby Stroller Here's a list of 10 things you should consider when purchasing a baby stroller:

1) How many children do you plan on having?

If you plan on having more than one child you may consider getting a multiple occupancy stroller. Also, you may consider buying a higher quality stroller that will last long enough for a second or third child.

1) How many children do you plan on having?

2) Your lifestyle

Will you be taking short trips with the baby? Long trips? Will you be taking your baby jogging and exercising with you

2) Your lifestyle

3) Seatbelt & Restraint system

The buckles should be easy for you to latch and unlatch, yet comfortable for your baby or child. The belt should fit snugly around your baby's waist and have crotch straps that loop into the waist belt to prevent him or her from slipping out. For jogging strollers a five-point harness is more desirable to keep your baby more secure on rough terrain.

3) Seatbelt & Restraint system

4) Adjustable seat and canopy

A stroller with an adjustable seat that fully reclines is a must for infants that cannot support their heads yet and is comfortable for children who want to nap on the go. An adjustable canopy is a plus to protect your baby from the sun, rain, wind or cold.

4) Adjustable seat and canopy

5) What is the frame material made from?

Strollers can be made of plastic, aluminum, steel or a combination of materials. Strollers made of steel or aluminum will usually last longer but there is the added weight. The lightweight strollers with more plastic are easy to move around, but keep in mind they may not last long.

5) What is the frame material made from?

6) Washable fabric

Be sure the stroller has removable fabric that can be easily cleaned. Most strollers have removable seats that can be cleaned.

6) Washable fabric

7) Storage area

If you're going on a long outing, you will want storage area for all the stuff you will be toting around.

7) Storage area

8) Brakes, wide wheel base and swivel wheels

Be sure the stroller has brakes that lock the wheels in place, a wheel base that is wide for stability and wheels that swivel for easy maneuverability.

8) Brakes, wide wheel base and swivel wheels