Buying A Pram – Tips

Going out with your young infant will naturally mean that you will be needing a stroller – and a stroller will definitely be part of the to-buy list of any expecting parents. If you still have not bought a stroller, a good reason why that is can be either the price (these can be expensive!) or the fact that you are not knowledgeable enough about the options. If it is the latter case, the below-given guide has got you covered!

Frames  
If you are really unsure, you can just order a frame from any baby shop online. These are inexpensive and bare-bones: all they come with is the frame with wheels. You have to put the car seat onto the frame, and it will function as a make-shift stroller. Given the fact that for the first six months, you will be having a baby reclined and peacefully asleep for most of the time, this is a good idea (not to add the fact that after this deadline, you will most likely be needing another stroller for the toddler years!)

Go for the combo 
You might have seen that often, stores tend to sell strollers and car seats together, and that they often offer discounts for these sales. Not only is the idea a good way to save up, but the added discount can really make a difference sometimes. If your budget is tight, the best option is to go for one of these combo purchases.

Heavy or light?
A heavier pram basically means that the ride for your baby is more comfortable. On the other hand, however, a heavy pram is basically a hassle to take out, fold and lift up stairs (if you live in an apartment without a lift!). A lighter pram is less of a hassle, but can be a bit of a bumpy ride if the road is rough. Consider your options and pick a pram of the ideal weight – if dad is around, and the roads are usually rough, a heavy pram is a good choice; if you have to often take out and lift the pram by yourself, you might want to go with something like the steelcraft agile stroller (which can you lift one-handed!).

Cost 
Prams can literally cost from hundreds to thousands of bucks. The basic premise behind the price is the added gadgets and functionality. The cheapest strollers do basically what they are supposed to do: act as a carriage for your baby. The more expensive ones come with extra storage, bassinets, lunch trays, inbuilt toys, reclining and front/back-facing options, etc.