When shopping for the essentials for your baby, it can often feel like you are confronted with an overwhelming array of choices.
Such is definitely the case when buying a pushchair. Thousands of models are now offered to parents, each one claiming to be the very best on the market.
Buying a new pushchair for your child is no light-hearted investment. The average cost of a child’s pushchair is now estimated to be around £340.42, a number that rises markedly depending on the type of pushchair you actually need.
With that in mind, we thought we’d give you a hand. If you’re at a loss over what pushchair to buy for your child, read this handy buyer’s guide to figure it out.
1. How Old Is Your Child?
Your first consideration when buying a pushchair should be the age of your child. If your child is a newborn or is aged less than six months, you will need a pushchair that caters to their needs.
Most important is that you choose a pushchair that allows your baby to lie flat. That means opting for a classic pram or a pushchair with a seat that reclines in a near-flat position.
This is vital since your child will not yet be able to support their own head or neck. Once a child is older than 6 months, you can start looking at a wider range of situp pushchairs.
2. Where Do You Live?
Before buying the best value pushchair for your family, you need to visualize how you will actually be using it.
Do you live in a busy city where you will need to be constantly rolling a pushchair on and off of public transport? Do you spend most of your travel time in the car? The answer to these questions will determine what kind of pushchair you need.
If you walk a lot and use public transport, a flexible, compact 3 wheel pushchair is exactly what you need.
If you tend to drive a lot, then you might want to consider purchasing a child’s pushchair that is either compatible with your car seat or works as a travel system pushchair.
3. How Many Children Do You Have?
This might seem like an obvious consideration, but it bears repeating. If you have multiple children that are under six months old, it is advised to get a suitable multi-child pushchair.
If you have one child under six months old and one child that is, say, 11 months old, you can also choose special pushchairs that have a dedicated seat for each child.
There are even pushchairs with seats for four or five babies, making it easier to keep track of your little ones at all times.
Even if you have a small baby and a child that is several years old, there are pushchairs that will make it easier for you to be out and about with both of them.
Style and Practicality Matter At All Ages
At all ages in life, style does not need to be sacrificed for the sake of practicality. Now that you know how to go about buying a pushchair, it’s time to focus on you.
Make sure to read our Beauty Guides for expert advice on looking fabulous and feeling comfortable at all stages in life.
