I’m thinking to myself as I’m about to write about baby strollers, what is there to write about? A product review, or a promotion of one stroller or another? Does a stroller warrant its an article of its own? What is going to be the angle? What can I offer that others have not? In addition, I don’t want to insult your intelligence by writing about the obvious. If you read this article, it means that you have already done some research about strollers, and I don’t want to waste your time by repeating what others have already written.
I explored online material that was available, intensely observed babies, mothers, and strollers – all in the hopes of finding an angle in groundwork for this article.
I have became aware of a number of things about strollers that I didn’t know before. So this will be a series of “Did you know?” points.
Did you know about these?
Studies about strollers:
The Los Angeles Times recited a study about the adverse affects the stroller has on the babies. Parents keep the babies and toddlers in the stroller too long due to the convenience of the stroller, therefore, adding to the obesity factor.
Another study from the U.K. indicates toddlers spend a lot of time in the strollers and Mommies don’t talk to them as much; and they can grow up to be children with social issues and not bonding as well.
Special Needs strollers:
There are now strollers specializing and accommodating babies with special needs; with extra support because of poor muscle tone. Previously, strollers were of the very basic pram or umbrella style. It should help so much to have a stroller with pockets in which medicine could be stored.
Double or Triple strollers:
This specialty stroller is designed for the family with more than one child in the baby or toddler stage. The seats are arranged either side by side or in a one-behind-the-other fashion.
Travel Systems:
Today’s strollers are more sophisticated than ever before, incorporating functionality which transforms the stroller from tram (baby carriage) to a sitting stroller to a car seat. Consequently, the label “travel systems”.
Safety Features:
Today’s safety features include better safety belts, better cushions, bumpers, swivel wheels, air filled tires, brakes, and more. Speaking of brakes, it is a huge improvement over the brick masquerading as a brake. If I were to use my first stroller today, surely CPS would decent on me in a New York minute.
Strollers and Sports:
Today it is possible for you to take your baby on your jogging trail with you, or go cycling. Yes, there are now durable, specialized strollers for the runner, the cyclist and even the skater. I am waiting for the swimmer to have floating strollers.
Prices:
Strollers can range from $20 for a used one up to a staggering $1,000.
Recalls:
I think I’ve discussed many of the things I found out about strollers, and up until now have avoided providing any advice. I strongly recommend that you perform your own research when you are ready to buy a stroller, which will be as soon as you have your baby. Additionally, I implore you to check the Consumer Product Safety Commission for any recall details regarding your stroller. It is straightforward – just visit http://www.cpsc.gov.
