Baby Prams and Strollers and Baby Carriers!

MansiS · Sep 26, 2012

Hi All,

My friend's baby is due in early Nov. I was planning to gift her some sort of useful baby transport.
It can be a pram or a stroller or a sling or a baby carrier.

Since I have never bought them before, was a little confused as to what to look for while buying these transport stuff.

Also, which are the good brands to look in for!

Thanks a lot

VrittiK · Sep 26, 2012

Hi There,
Most Common Baby Transport used in India is Pram or Strollers and Baby Carriers and Slings. Though the latter is used for infants, Prams and Strollers can be used for infant to toddler to children.
What to look for while buying a pram or a stroller:

Weight, size and width: The lighter the stroller, the easier it is to carry up and down stairs or on buses and trains.

Wheels Bigger: Wheels tend to be better than smaller ones over rough ground and stairs. However, they can also be harder to fit into a car boot.

Handle: Check the handle to make sure it feels comfortable to grip. If you’re particularly short or tall, you may need a model with adjustable handle height. A reversible handle (or seat) is useful if you’d like the option of having your child face you rather than face forward, but check that it’s easy to operate.

Brakes: Some strollers have individual brakes on each wheel; others have brakes linked by a bar, so you only push down on one mechanism to activate them. If the stroller handle is reversible, it’s best to have brakes on the front wheels as well, as these will become the rear wheels (nearest your feet) in the reverse configuration.

Swivel wheels: Swivel wheels at the front make steering much easier (but they should also be easy to lock); If the stroller has a reversible handle, check whether its rear wheels can also swivel; that will make maneuvering much easier when you reverse the handle and they’re at the front.

Harness: Look for a five-point harness with two shoulder straps attached to the backrest at shoulder level, a waist strap and a crotch strap. The waist straps in particular should be securely linked to the stroller’s frame, so the child can’t lean out and tilt it. Give the harness a tug to check the seat doesn’t pull away from the frame. Make sure the straps are easy to adjust and the buckles easy to fasten and unfasten (for you, not your child).

An adjustable leg rest and foot rest: It will help to accommodate your child’s growth, as well as keeping their feet clear of the ground and wheels.

A basket or tray underneath the stroller should be easily accessible in both upright and layback positions, roomy enough to hold a few essentials and deep enough to stop items falling out. Don’t overload it or the stroller may become unstable and hard to move.

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There are many sites from wherein you can shop online and look into the designs and colors of the prams and strollers. My favorite being Hoopos.com….These sites also give you special offers and discounts which a return policy if you find the piece defective.
Following are some of the good and well-known brands with links wherein you can choose from:
· Maclaren - maclaren strollers india. buy maclaren volo & maclaren prams online: hoopos.com
· Mee Mee - www.hoopos.com/h/mee-mee
· Graco - graco baby:buy graco strollers & graco snugride pack n play car seats: hoopos.com
· Hauck - hauck strollers malibu. buy hauck prams, strollers india at hauck shop: hoopos.com
What to look for while buying a Carrier or a sling:
1. Different styles of baby carrier suit different body shapes and sizes, for both parent and baby. Try on a few different ones in the shop.
2. Can you put the carrier on and take it off easily without assistance? Clips and buckles are usually easier to do up and release than straps that tie up.

Broad, well-padded shoulder straps that cross at the back help distribute the weight. The straps shouldn’t pull too much on your neck or shoulders.

A broad hip or waist strap will take some weight off your shoulders and limit sideways movement of the carrier, adding stability.

Are the straps fully and easily adjustable with one hand? Do they obscure baby's vision or cut into their face?

Does the carrier support baby sufficiently without restricting head, leg and arm movement?

Remember, younger babies have little or no head and neck control and need adequate head support whereas, older babies need a facing-out option.

Well-finished inside seams so they don't rub or chafe the baby.

Consider the season you’ll be using it. Lightweight carriers with a more open design or breathable fabric will be more comfortable for the baby in warmer months.

Few links:
· Baby carrier - http://www.hoopos.com/h/strollers,-prams-&-carr...
· Child Safety Belt - http://www.hoopos.com/h/strollers,-prams-&-carr...
· Ergo -ergo baby products in india at best price online.: hoopos.com
· Chicco -chicco:buy chicco baby products cortina & stroller online @ chicco india: hoopos.com
Hope this helps.

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