Bambi Baby: Stroller Buying Guide
Just follow this simple Bambi Baby: Stroller Buying Guide and find the best choice for your family easily!
Buying baby strollers can be a confusing and overwhelming process. With so many different features, brands, and models, how do you decide which stroller is right for you?
That’s where our savvy Stroller Buying Guide comes to the rescue! Follow this simple guide to find the best baby stroller choice for you and your family!
First thing that needs to be considered: What type of stroller do I need? There are SIX different types:
Full-sized stroller: Just as the name implies. A full, sized stroller that will fit your little one from birth and well into their toddler years. This type of stroller will have features like full incline for napping, multiple positions for facing the baby, a large carry-all basket, and a UV sunshade. Some of these strollers also have the option to convert into a double stroller for multiples. They can be on the heavy side, but grow with a baby. Strollers like The UPPABaby Cruz V2, Vista V2, and the Nuna Tavo or MIXX Next are great options.
Lightweight or umbrella stroller: An umbrella stroller is a smaller, more compact stroller for on-the-go parents. It folds small and is lightweight. However, babies need to be in the toddler stage to be in an umbrella stroller. Great options are the UPPABaby G-Luxe & G-Lite, The Babyzen YOYO2, and the Nuna Pepp.
Jogging stroller: Great for athletic parents that love to run. These strollers offer smooth rides, and offer a fixed or swivel front wheel for different speeds. Though the baby needs to be 6+ months old to jog along with you, some of these strollers are car seat compatible and great for walks. They also can be on the heavy side, but also grow with babies. Some examples are the Thule Urban Glide 2 or the BOB Rambler.
Double stroller: These strollers are generally full sized, however there are options for double umbrella strollers. These strollers convert from single for one child to a double stroller for multiples. Whether it be twins or two little ones of different ages, a double stroller allows comfort for both. Great examples of double strollers are the UPPABaby Vista V2 and the Cybex Gazelle S.
Car seat carrier: These strollers allow you to snap the car seat into the frame of the stroller. These are good for infants and little ones that are still fitting in their car seat carrier. However, once the baby outgrows the carseat, they outgrow this stroller. A great example is the Doona car seat and stroller.
Travel system: Travel systems offer the ability to easily snap your car seat into your stroller base. This allows you to move the baby from car to stroller and back without waking them. Some travel systems offer stroller seats that are used when a baby outgrows their car seat. These travel systems save money for parents because you buy the car seat, the base, and the stroller together as a package. Great examples of travel systems are the UPPABaby Vista V2 and the Nuna Tavo.
There are a few other things to consider as you purchase a stroller:
- How the stroller will be used
- How long it will be used for
- Weight of the stroller
- Compatibility for a newborn and toddler
- Simple folding and storage
- The ability to convert to multiples if need be
Stroller Safety
Over time, companies have been working to make their strollers as safe as possible, and this safety is reflected in a number of ways:
It's crucial that after you’ve chosen your stroller that you take it for a baby-free test ride. Make sure all of the pieces are there and that it rides correctly. This will prevent any injury when it's time to take the baby for a ride.
- UV Sunshade to protect baby from the sun
- Shock-absorbing wheels for a smooth ride
- Chemical-free fabrics that are easily removed from the stroller to be washed
- A five-point harness to keep baby locked in securely
- Brakes that are easy to lock and unlock.
It's crucial that after you’ve chosen your stroller that you take it for a baby-free test ride. Make sure all of the pieces are there and that it rides correctly. This will prevent any injury when it's time to take the baby for a ride.
Bambi Baby offers test-rides of their products, so come in to see which stroller is best for you and your family.