Selection and Safe Use of a Carriage and Stroller

as babies occasionally spend a great deal of time in the carriage, it is important that they are comfortable in it. Make sure that the mattress is soft but not so soft that they sink into it and that the carriage is ventilated, clean and pleasant to stay in. Comfort is just as important to you, the parents, and you must take into account your personality and your lifestyle.

adapt the carriage to the place where you live and spend most of your time. If you live in a rural area, you should choose a carriage with large wheels and with particularly strong shock absorbers. If you live in a city with narrow sidewalks, a narrow stroller will be more efficient and comfortable for you. If you live in a building with an elevator, it is important that you check that the carriage fits in width and depth into the elevator. If you live in a building without an elevator, you will have to decide whether you want to fold the carriage up and take it home after each use or store it in the car. Another aspect worth considering is the weather in the area where you live, because each carriage is made of different materials, some of which are particularly resistant to extreme weather (extremely hot or extremely cold).

It is highly recommended and even necessary to measure the carriage when it is folded, and make sure it fits in the trunk of your vehicle.

The carriage should fit into your lifestyle. You should also consider other information such as whether you use public transportation or by private vehicle. If traveling by bus, a carriage that folds easily with one hand can be more suitable. If you are a family that likes to travel in nature or on the beach, a strong carriage with dominant wheels may be better suited to you.

or lifestyle, as well as the personal characteristics of each parent are also different. Some parents who have a lot of physical strength and therefore carriage weight does not influence their choice, while for other parents, the issue of weight is critical. Every manufacturer indicates the weight of the carriage, you should also have to take into account the weight of the baby and the equipment you take in the carriage basket.

here, too, this is a matter of personal comfort, and you can tell if you're comfortable holding one long handle or two (one on each side of the carriage). However, you should take into account that when there is another child at home who needs to have his hand hold while pushing the carriage, it is better to choose a carriage with one handle so that one hand pushes the carriage and the other child’s hand with the other.

some carriages open and fold at the push of a button with one hand and others require disassembling the bassinet in several steps. A different method of folding and unfolding will suit everyone, it is therefore important that you try to fold and unfold yourself so that you can form an impression whether the method is comfortable and right for you. In addition, children's fingers may get caught in the opening or folding mechanisms of the stroller. Keep a safe distance from the child when opening and closing. Lock the carriage well before putting the child in, and make sure that his fingers cannot reach the wheels.

Baby carriages should have brakes that are easy to operate. Use the brake every time you want to stop. it is also important that you make sure the baby can't reach the release handle. A brake that locks two wheels and not just one provides an additional measure of safety.

Another feature that is important to take into account is the height. Some carriages suit tall women and men while other carriages are better suited for shorter men and women.