At the top of the birth list, the stroller is the number one accessory for parents. She will accompany them from birth to the child's 4th birthday. Whether it's off-road, urban, cane stroller or 3 in 1, choosing your baby's future carriage is far from child's play! Our buying tips and our selection of the best strollers.
At every age, his stroller
Even if today most models are evolutionary, the choice of a stroller must be made according to the child's age. From the time he leaves the maternity ward to the time he enters kindergarten, priorities change as he grows up.
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A model adapted to your lifestyle
Your lifestyle should guide the choice of a stroller. Take a closer look at your daily life and ask yourself the right questions: Do you live in a house or apartment? Are you planning to take him to his nanny's house or the nursery on foot or by bus? Are you a fan of public transport or on the contrary, all the time by car? We will not buy the same model if we are urban or if we live in the countryside. The ideal stroller is the one that best suits your habits.
For urban use, use a compact stroller, not too heavy or too bulky. It will be easier to transport in your apartment without an elevator and more maneuverable in tight sidewalks thanks to its small swivel wheels. Also, think of the subway stairs that you will have to get down and up!
On the contrary, you live in the countryside and enjoy long walks in the countryside? Only an off-road stroller with large wheels and a sturdy chassis will do the job, and that's too bad for weight and size. Three or four wheels don't matter, but make sure they are swiveling and equipped with suspensions and shock absorbers. In general, this type of "off-road" model is more maneuverable and comfortable on dented and other stony roads.
4 tips for choosing the right stroller
Check that the car seat and carrycot can be easily attached to a simple movement.
Pay attention to its weight and dimensions. Between the stroller, the hull and the carrycot, the trio pack can be heavy and take up a lot of space.
Make sure that the grip is comfortable. There are strollers with handlebars or wrists. The first ones are easier to guide with one hand.
Choose robustness for an evolutionary stroller that will be used from birth to these 4-5 years.
Twin or close, the multi-seat stroller
Finally, if you have twins or you have shared custody with two young children, there is an additional constraint: being able to walk them together. The multiple stroller is yours. As with mono, you will have a lot of choices. Depending on the model, they can sit side by side or in a single file, i.e., one behind the other. Note that some double strollers offer the possibility to switch back to mono mode by removing a seat. To limit congestion when traveling with only one child.
If you have children close together, you can also attach a simple skateboard behind the stroller for your older child. He'll be happy to climb on it like a grown-up. Another alternative: the side-car buggy pod. It is an ingenious system that hangs on to the stroller and offers an additional seat.
3 tips for choosing the right multiple strollers
Adjust your choice according to your lifestyle. If you live in the city, a model where the children are one behind the other rather than side by side will be preferable, as it will take up less space on the sidewalks.
The weight of a multiple stroller is also to be considered. It is better to weigh it and test it before buying, bearing in mind that in addition to the 15 to 20 kilos of the frame are the weight of two children and all the accessories. In all, it is easy to reach 40 kilos.
Ease of folding is important. Some models close like a cane stroller.