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How to Choose a Stroller: A Buying Guide

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Squeals and cuddles coming home? Or do we simply want to renew the stable? Let’s see together how to choose the best model.

Every parent knows how important it is to have a good Stroller. Not just to make walks and commitments run more smoothly; the convenience and comfort of little ones is the number one concern.

Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Child's pushchair 15 kg folding reclining backrest 4 wheels Buggago
Child's pushchair 15 kg folding reclining backrest 4 wheels Buggago
Lightweight folding baby pram 4 wheels 15 kg compact Daiby
Lightweight folding baby pram 4 wheels 15 kg compact Daiby
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy

Although normally part of a more structured (and expensive) outfit, buying a stroller is often an important step on its own. Many people opt for separate purchases, in order to concentrate better on each element (pram, carrycot, etc.); it can also happen that you need to replace an old or inherited stroller. Finally, it’s not uncommon for the first few months of a baby‘s life (if not the whole of its first year) to choose to use only the pram and the baby seat, thus postponing the purchase of strollers to a later date.

ProduceShop, in its new Infancy and Maternity section, has selected an interesting line of strollers; but how do we choose the one that best suits the needs of the family?
Let’s find out together in this quick and easy buying guide!

stroller ZOE DAIBY
Lightweight Folding Baby Stroller 4 Wheels 15 Kg Compact Daiby

The best time to choose it

So when is the best time to buy a stroller? While you’re expecting, or when your baby is ready to go for a walk?

While in most cases (and especially when it comes to items for babies and toddlers), the best solution is to base your decision on the size of your little one (or baby girl), you could easily get a stroller well before the happy arrival.
And that’s not all; to avoid finding yourself overloaded with commitments (and we can assure you that new parents have plenty of them!), it would be ideal to start moving between the 32nd and 34th week of expectation. Considering that a pushchair is unlikely to be suitable in terms of functionality and size, you will already have an indispensable item ready. If the baby is “really small” there is no problem; you can easily keep it and have it ready and raring to go at the first opportunity.

If, on the other hand, your worry is about colours and combinations, here too it is easy to get around; almost all the models on the market offer many combinations to suit him or her. Not to mention that the simplest solution can be found in two words: neutral colours (black, grey, white, beige).

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Folding Stroller For Children 15 Kg With 4 Wheels Reclining Backrest Poppy

Before you start choosing

Although the stroller is a bit of a flying carpet for children, the parents’ comfort in driving one should not be overlooked. If the first user is the little one of home, mum and dad can’t risk going crazy.

When choosing a model, you should essentially base your choice on two factors: your needs and your habits.
If, for example, you live on the top floor of a building (perhaps without a lift), a lightweight stroller is the one for you; if you have to carry it often in the car, or take it on trips, a folding stroller is ideal. Finally, if you like long walks, a comfortable, padded and wide pram will be the perfect solution for everyone.

Don’t be fooled by the exaggerated features of some very expensive models – you may not need them. At the same time, don’t give in to the temptation to save money and risk ending up with a cheap product that needs to be replaced immediately.

stroller ZOE BUGGAGO
Stroller For Children 15 Kg Folding Reclining Backrest 4 Wheels Buggago

How to choose a stroller?

Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Child's pushchair 15 kg folding reclining backrest 4 wheels Buggago
Child's pushchair 15 kg folding reclining backrest 4 wheels Buggago
Lightweight folding baby pram 4 wheels 15 kg compact Daiby
Lightweight folding baby pram 4 wheels 15 kg compact Daiby
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy

A complete list of factors to consider before choosing the most suitable model among the many pushchairs on the market. Guaranteed by ProduceShop, of course!

  1. Weight and dimensions

    Remember one thing: you are the ones who carry the stroller, moms and dads! Whether it’s lightweight, easy to lift and move, and therefore comfortable, is one of the first important factors to consider. As well as being lightweight, a comfortable stroller should also take up as little space as possible; both for convenient storage in the home (or in an entrance hall or landing) and for easy transportation (on foot, by car, by plane).

  2. Materials and Washing

    The sturdiness and solidity of a pushchair, and therefore its durability in terms of resistance to weight and stress, are given by a good frame; a tubular steel frame is certainly a plus, because it will make it both resistant and safe as well as light and manageable.

    As far as the seat is concerned, a breathable ABS fabric is the best choice; ideal for all climatic situations, it will help your baby not to sweat even during long naps. Also, make sure that the cover is always removable so that it is easy to wash. Joints, baskets and other gadgets are normally made of plastic, while the handles are made of soft, ergonomic material.

    stroller ZOE LALLY
    Children’s Tricycle Stroller 3in1 Swivel Seat Push Pedals Lally
  3. Closure and reclining backrest

    Choose a pram with a simple and intuitive folding mechanism; wasting hours on an awkward, uncomfortable and annoying device could be a problem in all those cases where we need to quickly and urgently sit or lie the child down. So carefully check the joints, mechanisms and any levers and buttons (with an eye to the locking systems).

    Also, consider a solution with a reclining backrest; you never know that halfway through the walk a curious seat will give way to an irresistible nap!

  4. Wheels

    Stroller’s wheels should be solid and sturdy (usually made of solid, hard plastic) and should never jam or come loose. So consider them as one of the most important elements, to avoid dragging around an inert (and loaded!) pushchair. Also look out for brakes, wheel locks and any suspension.

    Lightweight Folding Baby Stroller 4 Wheels 15 Kg Compact Daiby
  5. Safety

    Of course, safety comes first. Make sure the quality and strength of the straps, buckles and side rails are good; your child should be comfortable, but in such a way that they can’t unbuckle themselves and risk falling out (or worse, slipping out quietly). In the event of bumps or driving over rough or uneven roads, or over stones, make sure that the seat is comfortably padded, and that it guarantees good posture and safety for the child’s head. A retractable hood is ideal for windy days, hot sun or a light drizzle.

  6. Budget

    Watch your budget; in the first few years of life, a baby needs a lot of care, but also a lot of products and tools. Calculate your budget as part of a comprehensive plan that includes all child-related expenses. That’s why ProduceShop has selected only the best pushchair models, offering them at an appropriate and attractive price for every family.

    stroller pieghevole ZOE POPPY
    Folding Stroller For Children 15 Kg With 4 Wheels Reclining Backrest Poppy
Bonus Baby Advice!

What should you do if your baby…

  • doesn’t want to sit in the stroller? First of all, make sure his or her nappy isn’t soiled: this is often a great nuisance. Talk to him or her, calm him or her down, hum a tune, so that the pushchair is not a constraint but a safe and welcoming place;
  • is her or he hot? Take advantage of a nice folding hood, like the one on our Poppy by Zoe: this is a tool that is often overlooked but, if it is fitted properly and in a way that promotes the right airflow, it provides a shady and ventilated space;
  • should her or he go in the car? Here’s a little technical advice: after you’ve seated your child, carefully fold the stroller and put it in the boot. But be careful: play around with the space and geometry, and don’t force it into the car or you might break it. Instead, place it at the back, at the foot of the seats.

What else is missing? Nothing at all! You have the complete guide with advice for all mums and dads, and the best pushchair models from the ProduceShop catalogue; all you have to do is choose carefully and start thinking about the best spring walks with your family.

Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Child's pushchair 15 kg folding reclining backrest 4 wheels Buggago
Child's pushchair 15 kg folding reclining backrest 4 wheels Buggago
Lightweight folding baby pram 4 wheels 15 kg compact Daiby
Lightweight folding baby pram 4 wheels 15 kg compact Daiby
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy
Lightweight folding trolley baby pram 15 kg Poppy