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With your first child, you get the joy of purchasing everything from the crib to mobile to even the stroller. If you are a new parent, you have probably noticed there are quite a few brands and types of strollers to choose from carriages, travel systems, joggers, oh my! If you are finding trouble selecting the right stroller in the sea of strollers available, you are not alone. To help you determine what type of stroller you need, we have compiled a list and description for the main types of strollers so that you can determine what will work best for you and your baby.
Baby Carriages
The baby carriage is the most well-known type of baby stroller. Most of these types of strollers are rather expensive and are specifically made for infants. Most will have a bassinet and large spoke wheels. Though they appear bulky, modern day baby carriages are easy to fold up and transport. It should be noted though, that these types of strollers are rather bulky when fully assembled and can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces or even on public transportation.
Car Seat Carrier
This type of stroller is strictly meant to be used with a compatible car seat. They are simply a stroller frame that allows the car seat base to snap into place and off you go. They are designed so that a parent does not have to worry about disturbing their sleeping baby from the car to the stroller. The only drawback to this type of stroller is that once your child outgrows their car seat, they will no longer be able to use this type of stroller.
Jogging Strollers
These strollers are used for just what they sound jogging. Though many people will also use them for walking, they were originally designed for those parents who are on the go. Instead of four equally placed wheels, jogging strollers have two large back wheels and one narrower wheel at the front. They are longer in size and appear almost like a dragster racecar. You can purchase jogging strollers with sun shades and they are usually built for both infants and toddlers.
Travel Systems
The travel system is one of the most well-purchased types of strollers today and is made by large manufacturers such as Britax and UPPA Baby. These are purchased as a stroller and car seat combination. While the infant is small and unable to sit up, the car seat will snap into these strollers and the parents can take off. When their baby is old enough to sit up on their own, the parents can simply omit the car seat and use the stroller as is.
Strollers are essential, no matter which type you buy. When you are shopping or even talking your newborn on walks, you will want some type of stroller. Always purchase the type of stroller that will work best for you and baby. Some well known brands of these types of strollers are UPPA Baby, Britax and even Gerber. Compare different brands with the type of stroller you are purchasing since every brand has their own feel and features.
