Tuesday, March 16, 2010

3 Wheeler Pushchair




When choosing and buying a suitable pushchair it is not as easy as it sound. There are many factors to take into consideration and making the right choice which will benefit both you and your child.

If you are a family who do lots of walking i.e. countryside, beach, woods etc then you should maybe consider one of the sturdier three wheeler type pushchair.

The three wheeler pushchair: Looks trendy, a great pushchair to have especially if you live near the countryside and do a lot of walking. They are not usually suitable from birth although you can get attachments to adapt them. They are very easy to steer. May be heavy and bulky when folded down and you need to consider if it will fit in your car boot.

Consider the following points before buying:

  • Is the pushchair too heavy for your needs?
  • Handle height and grip position is it comfortable to push?
  • Size when folded, does it have a carrying handle?
  • Will it fit in your car boot when folded?
  • Is it light enough for your needs?
  • Does it have one handed easy fold mechanism?
  • Will it be suitable for public transport e.g. hopping on and off buses?
  • Maneuverability, does it turn easily
  • Does it have the necessary back support for your baby if under 6 months?
  • Is it comfortable for baby?
  • Good suspension makes it a smoother ride for you and your baby
  • Is it sturdy enough for baby and your needs do you need an all terrain mountain buggy?
  • Has it got a basket for baby’s things and is it large enough for your needs?
  • Has it got a rain cover and is it suitable for summer and winter use?
  • Do you need an all in one system pram/pushchair/ carry cot etc?
  • Do you want baby to face towards you in the first few months?
  • Is it light enough to transport up and down stairs if required?
  • Does it have a bumper?
  • Has it got side protection?
  • Does it have a good positive braking system?
  • Has it got lockable wheels?
  • Has it got a fixed front wheel?
  • Is it easy to maintain are the seat and cover fabrics washable?
  • Does it have pneumatic tires, and if so does it come with a hand pump?
  • Does it have a sun canopy or storm cover?
  • What accessories come with it or will you need to buy these at an extra cost