Choosing the Right Pram

This is certainly a tough decision which faces all new mums and dads out there, with numerous on offer, how do I know what is correct for me? One of the best places for advice is to ask family and friends that already have children, they can share all of the know-how gained from their experiences and hopefully pass that on to you. But what is really significant is understanding exactly what your needs are, consider some of the next key questions:
How do you get around each day, do you drive, take the bus or walk? How many kids are you having, twins/triplets or more? Are you planning on having more kids later on? Do you live in an apartment block or ground floor bungalow? Is there a lift? The level of storage space do you have?
If you spend a lot of your time driving around, you might consider a pram that is little in size and easy to fold away, you don't want to spend 10 minutes struggling to fold your pram away whenever you need to get back in the car. It would be a good suggestion to measure the space inside your car and ensure the dimensions of your new pram will fit. How large is your car boot? Does your car have three doors or five?
If you are keen on exercise and staying fit with long walks, then 3 wheelers are the one for you. They've got big inflatable wheels that ensure it is easy for you to push and a soft ride for your loved one. If this seems like you, Quinny Strollers are an excellent option.
If you reside up several flights of stairs in an apartment building, especially if you have no lift or elevator, you might go for something that's light weight and easy to get up and down the stairs.
You should consider size and light-weight portability if you intend to frequent public transport. Busy buses and trains can be traumatic even without a pram, you will need a pram which will fold away to a small size to make use of the restricted space available. Some of the larger travel systems wouldn't be appropriate as they are heavy and not easy to carry around in tight spaces. You should also consider how long you need the pram or stroller to last, if you want it to last from birth to toddlerhood, you ought to check the maximum it can carry.
If you have plans for the household size to grow and grow, if you are having twins or a second child, then twins and tandems are right for you. You will find two basic types, the kids can either sit next to each other or one behind the other. You will find pros and cons to each, for the side by side, it means both kids get the same field of view, but they are wide and can be tricky navigating supermarket aisles. This is much easier for tandems where one child sits behind the other because they are narrower, but the child in the back won't have as good a view as the child in the front. For twins, Cossato You 2 Twin Stollers are excellent, they've added such an original sense of fun and personality to their range.
You should also think about how safe the pram is for your baby, generally you cannot fail with a 5-point harness and also a locking system that locks both brakes. Comfort for your baby is also important, a light-weight pushchair might be simple to get around, but might be a little bouncy, especially for newborns.
So, hopefully by now, you will have a couple of ideas about what the particular needs are for you and your baby. Be sure to ask friends and family members about their experiences and suggestions. Hopefully this helps make a difficult decision a bit easier.