How to Buy Stroller for a Baby

The market for baby strollers includes models for jogging, multiple children and compact storage. Features range from multiple cup holders and storage compartments to one-button collapsing and car seat attachments. With so many choices available, finding the best stroller for your baby can become quite a challenge. Narrow the field by basing your search on your specific needs.

Things You'll Need

  • A measuring tape
  • Pen/pencil and paper

Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a type of stroller before you get to the store. Doing so will help to weed through all of the stroller choices. Umbrella strollers are thin and compact for easy storage and light use. Jogging strollers are designed for the needs of the active parents. Travel system strollers are large "luxury" models that include a car seat and several optional features. Double strollers exist for carrying multiple children. There are also single strollers, such as the strollers that consist of only a frame, on which parents place an infant carrier or car seat. Pick the stroller type that best fits your intended usage and activity level.

    • 2

      Browse the stroller area of your local store to find a display model of the stroller you are interested in. Use your measuring tape to get the height, width and length of the stroller when it is open and when it is collapsed and compare them to measurements you take at home, to make sure the stroller will fit your life.

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      Look for a display model of the stroller you are interested in. If there is no display model, ask a sales associate to allow you to see the stroller assembled. You must see the stroller in its useful state in order to get the proper measurements and to test the stroller.

    • 4

      Lift the stroller and feel the weight open and collapsed. Push the stroller around to test its ride smoothness, pivot abilities and ease in pushing. If you have the baby with you, snap her in to really test the stroller.

    • 5

      Ask the salesperson about accessories and features that are available on the stroller. Cupholders, canopies, storage pockets, trays, view windows and wheel tread are just some of the options found on strollers today. Consider your needs and pick the stroller that is the best fit.

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