| ou will need to begin gathering the things your baby | | | | with snaps to theseat come on most upper end |
| willneed, now that you got the news that you are | | | | strollers |
| expecting abundle of joy. You may feel overwhelmed | | | | Your baby's stroller becomes like a bunting on wheels |
| if this is yourfirst baby with all the decisions that need | | | | withthese blankets. Your baby is protected from wind |
| to be made. | | | | and harshsunlight with the use of these detachable rain |
| Deciding on the type of stroller you will use for your | | | | hoods. |
| babyis one of the biggest decisions you will need to | | | | Another twist comes with your decision about a |
| make. Youneed to determine your budget first before | | | | babystroller. You can have for free a stroller that is |
| you beginchoosing from among the many different | | | | almostbrand new from your friend. She promises to |
| types of strollers. | | | | get thestroller ready for you and cleaned. |
| The cost of strollers can range from $10 to $400 | | | | Is it a safe choice for your baby to have a used |
| andhigher. | | | | stroller? |
| The lower end strollers are generally the | | | | Before you place your baby in it you will need to look |
| lightweightumbrella strollers. Easy folding and storage | | | | oversome things and it could be a very good choice |
| give thesestrollers an advantage. High prices for a | | | | for you andyour baby. No gaps, dents, or cracks |
| stroller couldindicate greater quality and better features. | | | | should be found in theframe. Bolts and screws must all |
| You shouldknow which of the variety of features that | | | | be in place. |
| come withstrollers is important to you? | | | | If it were anything less your baby could be seriously |
| Which would you want a convertible travel system or | | | | hurtin an accident. Are there any sharp spots on the |
| astroller and a car seat? A travel system has a stay | | | | frame? Canyour baby be cut by screws sticking out |
| in thecar base, a stroller frame to which the infant | | | | or are there loosescrews? Is the frame and handle |
| carrier/ carsafety seat is attached. These are | | | | bar properly joined? |
| wonderful especially foryour newborn baby. | | | | Do you need to look over the wheels for leaks in |
| A play tray that has places for a bottle or juice cup | | | | airpressure or are they solid? |
| comewith strollers. Many strollers come with canopies | | | | The wheels; are they worn? |
| that havevinyl windows to let you keep an eye on the | | | | Do the wheels need replacement? |
| baby. Easilyapplied foot brakes that are attached to | | | | Are the wheels turning appropriately? |
| both rear wheelsand a wrist strap brake that can be | | | | Are the axels crooked? |
| used together areincluded on most strollers. | | | | Are the brakes holding when applied and working |
| While you have the strap on it gives you extra safety | | | | properly? |
| whileyou are stopped because the stroller can't roll | | | | No matter if the seat is in straight us position orreclining |
| away. | | | | position, does the seat hold? |
| Strollers are now coming with a parent tray that fits | | | | Your baby could be seriously hurt if the seat does not |
| overthe handle bar as well as a large storage basket | | | | holdthe position well. Is the seat lining fitting the |
| that fitsunder the seat(s). It has a holder for a cup of | | | | frameproperly and is it clean? Strollers have a variety |
| coffee or asoda, your cell phone, snack, and your | | | | ofoptions, types, and styles. Multi-seated strollers |
| keys. | | | | areavailable for two children or more. |
| Reversible handlebars that can be moved from front | | | | There is a variety of seating arrangements including |
| to rearor vice versa and are height adjustable are | | | | tandemand side by seating as well as stadium seating |
| now on moststrollers. The reversible handlebars can | | | | which avariation of tandem seating where the rear |
| help you to seeyour baby while he rides if necessary | | | | seat is higherthan the front allowing the second child to |
| and the heightadjustable feature is a great back saver. | | | | see more thanjust the back of a head. |
| Next to be considered is the seat. Will the seat | | | | Jogging strollers have a triangular wheelbase with |
| reclineenough, if it reclines, to allow your newborn to lie | | | | onelarge one out in front and two in the rear. |
| almostflat? Will the seat be comfortable for your baby | | | | Joggingstrollers also come with multiple seating. Used |
| and wellpadded? Can the seat padding be removed | | | | or newenjoy your outings with your baby or children. |
| so it can bewashed? Blankets that can be attached | | | | |