Buying a Pram & Stroller

Buying a pram and stroller can be one of the biggest purchases that you have to make as a new parent. There are so many prams and strollers to choose from!

It can sometimes be difficult for both partners to agree on what is important in making your decision which pram to buy.

Before Buying a Pram

• Does a Pram comply with Australian Standard?
• Does a Pram fit into the boot of your car?
• Does a Pram have 5-point harness?

Dangers to be Aware of When Using Prams

Your child can be injured being in a pram because:

• child falls out if a pram it is not properly restrained
• overloaded stroller tips backwards
• child tries to stand up in a pram

The most important considerations in buying prams are:

• How many strollers / prams do you want to buy?
  You can buy one pram for newborn and then also a buy stroller for quick trips to the shops and in and around town.
• What is your budget?
  You can spend from $99 to $2,000 on a stroller.
• Weight: The lighter pram is, the easier it will be to carry and lift into your car or up stairs.
• Is it easy to fold?
• Age suitability:
  If you plan on using your stroller for a newborn, purchase one that fully reclines.
  
  A stroller for a newborn should recline to 130 from the horizontal of the seat to be suitable for newborn.
  
  It does not need to recline to a fully flat position. Reclining strollers are also great for older children when they are tired and ready for a nap.

Related sites you might want:

www.peacebeaby.com.au,   babyphotos.com.au,   healthyfoodforlife.com.au

Types of Prams & Strollers

Most typical types of prams are:

• Umbrella Fold Pram,
• Flat Fold Pram,
• 3 Wheeler Pram.