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When buying a pushchair there are many things that you need to take into account. This article goes over some of the things you should consider before purchasing a pushchair.
Will you be using the pushchair on all sorts of terrain, long walks or short journeys?
If you don't own a car and will be walking everywhere, it is worth looking out for a pushchair that can handle all sorts of terrain and is designed to be durable and withstanding. Finding one that deals with different terrains will also lead you to pushchairs that have swivel wheels, lockable wheels and that come with brakes making them very easy to manoeuvre and making the journey super smooth for your baby.
Will you be using the pushchair as soon as your baby is born?
Many mothers use a sling in the first few months because it is easier and much better for baby to be close to you all the time. In this case a pram style pushchair or carrycot may not be worth the investment.
Will you be taking the bus a lot or using a car?
If you have a car and will be using it to put the pushchair in a lot you may want to consider how much space your boot has and whether the pram can be collapsed small enough to fit into it. Many car boots are small and many designs do not make it easy to get them into the car, so be very aware of this before buying. Test it out if you can or make sure you measure properly!
If you are going to be using the bus a lot you may want to consider the ease of being able to collapse it and open it again all with juggling your baby. There are many brands that have easy to use prams that can be collapsed with one hand. This is very handy if you are on your own with your baby and need to get the thing collapsed on the bus.
Other things to consider before buying is the weight of it, sitting positions, wheel size and space. If you do not have a car, the weight may become a problem if it is heavy. Trying to fold a heavy pushchair on a bus may cause you a lot of hassle but at the same time if it is lightweight it might topple over with shopping bags. Always test these things or make sure you know that a brand is topple-resistant before buying. It will save you hassle! Wheel size is another thing to factor in, even if you might not think so at first. Bigger wheels are known to result in a smoother ride for baby so if you intend to do a lot of trekking then get big wheels specifically designed for the task. In terms of sitting positions, some seats may be stuck in one mode which isn't ideal. Varying seat positions will mean you can lay your baby down if they fall asleep and sit them back up when they are awake. Make sure the transition between seating positions is smooth too so that you don't disturb baby!
Lastly another factor to consider is space. Some pushchairs appear to have ample amounts of space for everything you will need to carry but looks can be deceiving. If you intend to use your pushchair for shopping trips make sure there is plenty of space for it and also plenty of space for you to put essential items that you can easily get to. This is often overlooked but can cause the biggest problem for anyone who has a pushchair and baby. Room is important even if you don't think so at first. Of course there are many more things to consider and this is only a few of those things but hopefully has sparked in you some more to add to the list of questions when considering a pushchair.
