There is a lot to consider when you are a new parent. One purchase that is often overlooked and treated as one size fits all kind of deal is baby strollers. That’s about as untrue as it can be. Make sure you get one that fits into your life and fulfills your needs. There is a lot to consider before you make a purchase.
The Standard Stroller
This is the baby stroller that you see most commonly. The child sits in a somewhat reclined position facing forward. These are great from infancy up to toddlerhood. They steer well and some of these can double as car seats and a well-designed standard stroller should satisfy most of your needs.
The Carriage Stroller
This is a more classic design in which the baby is allowed to lay flat, facing you and can be easily swaddled in blankets. The wide wheel base makes these a little harder to steer. Some of the more modern designs for carriage strollers are adjustable so that you can change both the footprint and the angle of repose for the child. Because these have a lot of room inside, your baby can have a bit more freedom but it’s a tradeoff for being well secured. If you have a particularly active child you may want to get something with straps and buckles as opposed to the classic, open carriage stroller.
Jogging Stroller
These baby jogging strollers are for the parent that wants to stay active and still have their baby with them. They are durable, made for multiple terrains and many of them can be converted from stroller to bike trailer carriage for the bike riding parents. These are usually more utilitarian and less fashionable than other umbrella strollers but they are safe and they do the job.
These are the three main types of baby strollers on the market and are really just the tip of the iceberg. Once you choose a category you can then decide on a style and then start to research each model to make sure that they are safe and have good reviews.