Things to consider when buying a pushchair

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Every child needs a pushchair but choosing a suitable pushchair for your child may not be as easy as it first sounds. There are several different types of pushchair and it is vital that you choose the one that is right for you. This blog aims to help you do just that as it provides you with a beginners guide to pushchairs and prams on the market.

1. The forward facing pushchair: such a pushchair is ideal for new-born children as it has a lie back facility meaning that the child can be perfectly flat. As well as this, you get the sturdiness of having four wheels so you can feel confident on uneven surfaces.

2. The two-in-one: Again, these are prams that are ideal for new-borns. Due to the fact that a two-in-one pushchair works as both as a buggy and a pram, the child can face you. This means you can see exactly what your cheeky monkey is up to!

3. The three wheeler: A three wheeler is not normally recommended from birth. However, they are heavy and durable and thus they are well suited to people who live in the countryside or by the beach. However, be careful, as they do not fold down easily and can be hard to fit into the boot of a car.

4. The buggy: Again, these are not usually suitable from birth, but some are and if not, you can often get attachments to make them suitable. The classic buggy can be as inexpensive or expensive as you like. However, be careful, as some of the cheaper models provide very little in the way of padding and others do not have proper shopping baskets.

Decided on a type you like? Great! But, in order to make your decision on pushchair type, you must always consider:

• The price of the pushchair and whether it is affordable.
• The size of the pushchair- will it fit in the boot of a car or fold down for storage at home?
• Weight – is it too heavy to pick up if you’re using public transport?
• Age of child and seat positions- is it suitable for new-borns?
• Extras- does it come with any extras that could make it better value such as a rain cover?

There really is a lot to consider when buying your pushchair. For some great ideas and designs, visit Britax Pushchairs.