Buying your baby's pram - A guide

As I have mentioned before, the pram should be easy to fold not only to fit your car but also when you are not using it and want to store it away. It should be light because you will certainly find yourself in situations where you will have to lift the pram. The upholstery of the basinette should be easy to take off and be washable in warm water. Check if the wheels are inflatable or not. If they are inflatable, make sure that the pump comes with the pram. Also make sure that the pram has a adequate breaking system!

Important notice!

Your baby will be lying down until the age of 6 months. The most practical thing to do is to buy a pram that you can change into a stroller. One very important thing is to verify if the stroller can be turned towards you as well as from you. The market with strollers that have this function is limited but it is worth while keeping your eye out for them. Scientist mean that babies are submitted to a great deal of stress when facing the "traffic". Imagine yourself sitting on street level and having a stream of people, animals and noise constantly coming towards you. This is too difficult for a baby to handle and instead of sorting all these sensations it is experiencing as an adult can do, it becomes stressed. Your baby needs to see only one person and that is you. When your baby is a bit older about 10-12 months you can turn the stroller away from you for a while because babies are naturally curious at this age and want to see what's out there.

If you don't want to buy a second-hand pram then try to haggle. I know, it's not something you usually do, you might feel uncomfortable and you certainly don't want to give the impression that you cannot afford a pram for your baby. Forget it! You are a consumer and you have the right to get a good deal. Why pay more when you can pay less? Usually the seller has nothing against it. Don't forget that he wants to make a sale. Begin with the price you are ready to pay and give an offer below that and meet the seller in the middle. You will see that you'll leave the store with the pram at a reduced price and even some accessories thrown in!

Safety for you and your baby is very important especially when taking a walk in the evening or when it's cloudy. Many strollers have reflectors or reflective fabric, this is an very important safety feature. If you buy a pram or a stroller that doesn't have one, wear light-colored or reflective clothing so you can be seen. Another solution is to attach children reflectors on the pram.

Don't forget that you should feel comfortable when pushing your pram, so check the height of the handle and if it is possible to set into different positions.

When you finally find yourself at home with your baby and ready to go out for that first walk in the park there is noting more wonderful than to lay your baby down in the pram. Making sure that it is not too cold or too warm. That it is well protected from the sun rays and the breeze. Then to step outside, looking right and left and above and thanking God for this wonderful gift! Enjoy this precious time with your child. It passes so quickly too quickly.