Stroller advisor
Types of baby strollers
Technology, materials, and advancements in ergonomics and design have meant that in recent years an increasing array of strollers, and types of strollers has emerged.
In today’s market there are many types of strollers to choose between making the task of selecting your ideal stroller increasingly difficult.
Before deciding upon the stroller that’s right for you and your child, it is wise to consider the types of strollers available so that you can be sure your stroller is ideally suited for your needs and life situation.
Baby carriages or prams
In essence a pram is a solid backward-facing bassinet on a frame with four large wheels seen often as the classic image of a baby carriage.
Lightweight strollers
Lightweight strollers are the smallest, lightest, and often most basic baby strollers available. Lightweight strollers include “umbrella strollers”, whose name derives from their curved double handles, and that they fold up easily and compactly like an umbrella.
Standard strollers
Standard strollers are single mid-sized strollers and in their simplest form, provide a seat for your child and somewhere for you to push. Standard strollers can, and often do provide additional features such as parasols, nets, and shopping bags.
Stroller travel systems
Stroller travel systems provide maximum convenience for a parent with a newborn. A stroller travel system is comprised of a stroller with an infant car seat that is easily interchangeable upon the stroller chassis.
Universal car seat carriers
Universal car seat carriers are not strollers as such, but rather metal frames with stroller wheels onto which you can clip most brands of infant car seats.
Multi-child strollers and runabout strollers
Multi-child and runabout strollers are designed for transporting twins, triplets, and even quadruplets and quintuplets. Multi-child strollers are also practical for the parent with two children who are close in age or even three children of similar ages, for example, a toddler and twin babies.
Active strollers
Active strollers are designed for the health conscious parent who regularly enjoys physical activity with their children and include jogging strollers and all-terrain strollers. Active strollers also include bike trailers/ strollers, and child carriers for hiking and cross-country skiing.
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