- Posted on April 30th, 2008 in Baby Care, Chief Shopper
With blue skies and warm temperatures around most of the UK this weekend, most of us probably noticed something even more bright in colour than the flowers – the many different hues and styles of buggies. Families everywhere were enjoying the sun while providing some of us with a runway show of styles. If you want to hit the buggy trail, here are some tips:
Ask other mums and dads. A good place to start is by asking your friends. What features do they like the most? What should you look for depending on your child’s age? If you don’t have friends to turn to there are many websites to offer reviews, tips and real-life suggestions on what type of buggy works in what situation.
Remember beauty is just skin deep. A rainbow of colour, wheels that could do some serious off roading – all things may be less important than safety and where you can put your bag. Also don’t forget to look for features that provide some convenience for mum and dad so they can focus on the little ones. For instance, the Graco Quattro Deluxe TSB has a parent organiser tray that includes a clock and temperature gauge. Vaude also makes durable bags that hook nicely onto a Buggy and give mum and dad quick access to important accessories like keys and wallets.
How smooth does it move. Manoeuvrability is key. Out n about nipabout 3 in 1 Stroller is a very easy to move around and has front wheel suspension. Make sure you push around a few, take a few sharp turns, consider getting the buggy onto the bus or dealing with rough terrain. How you expect to move the buggy and how it responds is a key factor before purchasing.
Buggy built for two. One of the greatest advancements in buggies are ones built for more than one passenger. Whether for twins or just the big brother or sister and their little sibling, there are a number of double buggies to choose from. Mamu 4 Twin has a great double rider and as does Graco and Maclaren.
Remember buggies are carrying your most precious cargo so take the time to do the research and get the best buggy for you and your family.
