6 types of strollers you should know

Umbrella Strollers:  The name says it all, like an umbrella you can bring your stroller anywhere you go because it is lightweight and small in size (usually weighs less than 15 lbs for single strollers).  However, it's lightweight convenience sacrifices extra features like a reversible seat and has a minimum age requirement of 3-6 months.  But overall it's a comfortable stroller for your baby to grow up with as they usually have a higher than average weight capacity compared to other types of strollers. 

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Carriage Strollers:  This traditional stroller resembles a bassinet on wheels. It has lots of room for your baby to sleep but be ready for the weight that comes with it. Carriage strollers are quite heavy and does not have front swivel wheels to turn on a dime, but it is a great stroller to use for for newborns to sleep in - especially for long trips!

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Lightweight Strollers:  With todays parent's lifestyle, lightweight strollers are a preference for it's convenience (usually weighs less than 25 lbs).  They are similar to umbrella strollers but equipped with a lot more features, comfort and stability. They're easy to set up and a dream to maneuver around - especially when you're running errands.  A set back would be the additional features may not be adequate for some parents, for example the underseat bag is smaller than some would hope and there would not be much room for a snack tray.

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Jogging Strollers:  It's important for parents and their kids to get healthy outdoor excercise and using a high-quality jogging stroller is the best equipment for that purpose. Since you may be travelling up to 15 mph on a trail with your baby, it's best you use the highest quality jogging stroller there is to assure safety and for a smooth ride.  And as well-equipped a jogging stroller can be, safety is number one so make sure your baby is at least 6 months old or consult with your pediatrician before using.

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All-Terrain Strollers:  When a dirt trail is your favorite route to take your baby to get some fresh air, you would need an all-terrain stroller. It's tires are equipped with treaded wheels to get a good grip on the soil - especially when it's cold and wet. The wheels are larger than other types of strollers and the front wheel is fixed for stability of the run. Since the front wheel is fixed it will not have the maneuverability a swivel wheel would for easy turns - just make sure it is the right fit for your lifestyle then it would be a perfect match for you. 

Whether you are travelling indoors or outdoors, an all-terrain stroller will travel smoothly wherever you go.  They are usually strollers equipped with only 3-wheels for easy turning and have great suspension to go smoothly over bumpy roads.  Another great feature of an all-terrain stroller is the lightweight materials that come with it to give you easy maneuverability when turning or pushing the stroller.  An important fact to remember is that these strollers are not equipped for jogging, see Jogging Strollers to see your selection of strollers to go on a run.  All-terrain strollers are great for indoors like the mall and outdoors like the park.

Note:  The Quinny Stroller has a front swivel wheel and is more of a well-rounded stroller than the BOB Sport Utility Jogging Stroller, which has a fixed front wheel made strictly for jogging.

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Travel Systems: We all know that babies tend to sleep a lot and it is always a better choice to keep them that way when you are travelling from one place to another. A travel system stroller helps you place the car seat onto the stroller so you do not have to unbuckle your baby from the car seat to buckle them back up onto a stroller and vice versa. It is especially convenient for babies under 6 months old since they are the ones that stay in the stroller at all times.  Most importantly, make sure you select a good quality travel system that is not too heavy and will still do all the work for you and your family.

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