How To Choose the Best Baby Stroller? A Step by Step Guide for Parents

When it comes to choosing a baby stroller, the most important considerations are the safety and comfort of the child. But with so many options out there, you can easily feel overwhelmed when trying to choose the best stroller.

You will need to choose between a walking and a jogging stroller, a lightweight and a 4WD stroller or a double and single stroller. And this is just a part of the choices you have to make. There are so many other factors to consider that if you don’t have a clearly spelled out criteria to help you pick the best one for you, you might end up missing the mark completely.

This article seeks to give parents a step by step guide they can use when looking to buy the best baby stroller.

Step 1: How old is your baby?

Strollers for newborns have some special features that others may not have. This is because they are built with the consideration that the baby is not strong enough to hold up his or her own head. If it is for a newborn, it has to be able to hold a baby who is reclining and whose head is wobbly. While there are some that can adjust through different stages of a child’s growth, the most important thing is for it to be suitable in the current moment.

Step 2: Gather information about your baby or babies

This includes information such as: How many children do you have? Where do you and your family live? How often do you travel in buses or cars? Do you go jogging outside? What do you carry with you when going out with your babies? The more information you have, the easier it becomes for you to find the most desirable stroller for you.

Step 3: When and where will you be using the stroller?

If you live in a large city and you have to rely on cabs, buses or subways, you might need a stroller that is lightweight and compact and it also has to be easy to fold quickly and with ease. You also have to consider whether you will have to be lifting the stroller up some flights of stairs. The amount of storage available also comes into play in deciding the type of stroller to buy.

Step 4: What is the purpose of the stroller?

If you intend to be walking or even running with your baby regularly, then the stroller you choose has to be able to withstand all types of terrain. If you only want a stroller you can keep in the car and use only occasionally, an umbrella stroller may suffice since it is easily foldable and lightweight.

Step 5: Visit stroller review sites

It is always important to hear from other users about their opinions as such critiques can give you a lot of clues about the products. You can also talk to other baby parents as they are always happy to share their honest opinions.

Step 6: Test the stroller

This is the best way to get a feel of the stroller you are about to purchase. This will help you to know; whether the handle is the right height and has a good grip, whether the brakes are functioning, is the stroller easy to fold and carry? You can also take it to your car and see if it fits.

Step 7: Compare and decide

After looking at all the strollers that fit your desired list of qualities and functions, it is time to decide which stroller is the most suitable. Pick a stroller that fits your list of priorities and also fits your budget. These two important factors should guide you to choose the right product for you.

Step 8: Warranty policies

Since you may have to return the stroller in case of any malfunctions, go for retailers whose warranties cover, not only poor workmanship but also malfunctions as well. You also need to look out for retailers with a longer-term and flexible return policy. Remember to keep the packaging until you are completely satisfied with the stroller.

Bottom line

The best travel stroller for one family is not necessarily the best one for another family. Be careful not to have a bias merely on the strength of what someone else tells you. Get all your facts right then go for the stroller that fits you and your baby.