Baby Strollers come in a many of sizes and styles. When looking for a safe baby stroller that is light weight and cheap keep these characteristics in mind as well.
What to look for:
- Make sure the stroller has reliable restraining belts. The safest design is the "T" buckle: a strap that goes between your babys legs (crouch strap) and waist belts that connect together in a “T”.
- The best type of brakes will lock the wheels by engaging the wheels themselves.
- A baby stroller should be free from parts that can pinch a child's fingers or pose a choking hazard.
- Check out the baby stroller for stability. The wheel base should be wide, and the seat should be low in the frame. The stroller should resist tipping backward when you press lightly down on the handles.
- The leg openings of the baby stroller should be small enough to prevent an infant from slipping through. Incase they fall out of their seat.
- You should be able to steer the baby stroller in a straight line when pushing with one hand.
- The handlebars should be at your waist level or slightly lower.
- If you want a baby stroller designed to accommodate more than one child, be aware that tandem models (where the children sit one behind the other) are generally easier to maneuver than the kind where the children sit side by side. In addition, the tandem models are generally more stable and fold more compactly.