After having a baby, taking care of the baby becomes an important problem, and choosing a suitable stroller is particularly important. According to different needs and different growth stages, it is particularly important to choose a suitable stroller.

1. Types of strollers and applicable stages

1. High-view stroller (full-size stroller)

o Applicable stage: It can be used from birth, especially suitable for babies from newborns to pre-toddlers.

o Features:

▪ Versatility: It can be adapted to newborn sleeping baskets, infant car safety seats, and viewing mode seats to meet the needs of different growth stages.

▪ High comfort: The seat is spacious and comfortable, with a good field of view, which is conducive to the baby's spinal development and emotional comfort.

▪ Strong stability: It is usually equipped with a better shock absorption system and is suitable for uneven roads.

o Disadvantages: Large size and heavy weight, not convenient for frequent carrying and long-distance travel.

2. Lightweight umbrella stroller

o Applicable stage: It is recommended for babies over 6 months old, especially after the baby can sit steadily.

o Features:

▪ Lightweight and portable: small size and light weight after folding, easy to carry and store.

▪ Economical: relatively cheap, suitable for families with limited budget.

▪ Suitable for travel: suitable for families who often go out, travel or take care of their children alone.

▪ Disadvantages: relatively low comfort, not as good as high-view strollers, and not suitable for newborns.

2. How to choose a suitable stroller

When choosing a stroller, in addition to considering the baby's age and travel needs, you should also pay attention to the following five design details:

1. Shock absorption effect

o Tire material: rubber>PU>EVA foam, rubber or PU material is preferred to ensure good shock absorption performance.

o Shock absorption system: wheel spring shock absorption, frame shock absorption system or central suspension shock absorption system, etc. The more shock absorption systems, the more stable.

2. Seat design

o Cabin width: at least 32cm to ensure that the baby has enough space for activities.

o Backrest design: one-piece backrest with a certain hardness support, adjustable angle with a maximum elevation angle of ≥170°, and adjustable footrest.

3. Convenience of pushing and folding the car

o Wheel combination: The design of universal wheel on the front wheel + straight wheel on the rear wheel is the best, and the design of small front wheel and large rear wheel is more stable.

o Braking system: Double brakes with one foot are more convenient, and single wheel brakes are more stable.

o Folding method: Convenient designs such as single-handed folding and one-button folding are more suitable for traveling alone with children.

4. Weight and storage convenience

o Weight: It is easy to carry if it is less than 7-8kg.

o Storage volume: Consider whether it can be put into the trunk of your own car or meet the size requirements of carry-on luggage of the airline.

5. Detailed design

o Seat belt: Five-point seat belt is safer.

o Buckle: Magnetic buckle is more convenient.

o Front guardrail: Removable design is more flexible.

o Two-way pushing: It is easy to change the baby's field of vision.

o Storage basket: Large capacity is more practical.

o Sunshade canopy: Better waterproof and sun protection function.

3. Summary and Suggestions

Before the child is 3 years old, the family can configure at least two strollers according to actual needs: a high-view stroller for daily use and short trips to ensure the comfort and safety of the baby; a lightweight umbrella-style stroller for long trips or frequent outings, which is easy to carry and store. When purchasing, pay attention to the shock absorption effect, seat design, convenience of pushing and folding the stroller, self-weight and convenience of storage, and detailed design, so as to ensure that you choose the stroller that best suits your family.