Strollers 2 in 1: rating of the best models

Replenishment in the family is always a huge cost, because the new member of society needs to buy everything from scratch. A huge amount of money is spent on making the newborn baby comfortable in this world. In this case, the child is growing rapidly, and his needs change almost every month, so that parents probably understand that the service life of the same clothes will be very short.

For young families, the fact that even a wheelchair, which seems to be a relatively solid construction, will almost certainly not serve for several years, if only for the first six months, the baby needs a cradle, and then a walking model can become an unpleasant surprise. Although such a purchase does not seem to be an obvious savings, in the end it will be cheaper to buy a 2 in 1 stroller.

As you know, it is more profitable to buy in bulk - this is how it turns out to be cheaper, and you only need to choose it once. Manufacturers of baby carriages have long understood that those who come up with a comfortable way to combine both a cradle for a newborn and a walking block for a slightly grown up child in one model will be able to conquer the market. When a large number of engineers simultaneously thinks about one task, it is not surprising if there are more than one solution to a problem. The result of a long search became transformers and strollers 2 in 1. Many young parents believe that this is about the same thing, but the difference between them is fundamental.

The carriage 2 in 1, unlike the transformer, does not know how to transform - rather, it is a model of the designer, from which, with a relatively small number of parts, it is possible to collect exactly what the owner needs at a particular moment. The chassis is only in one instance, so in the selection process you need to pay special attention to its reliability - the durability of the purchase depends on this part in many ways. But an inseparable connection between the chassis and the children's block is not provided for - all because there are two of them delivered at once: the cradle and the walking block.

The advantage of this design is obvious: since the stroller has both blocks, it allows the development of a child from birth to the age of a confident pedestrian without changing vehicles. A good 2 in 1 model allows you not to think about buying a new stroller and selling an old one - this acquisition is made only once and is used until the complete loss of the need for it.

Transformers have the above described plus, however 2 in 1 models have significant advantages over them. First of all, only 2 in 1 provides the most comfortable stay in both positions, because it can guarantee the rigidity of the bottom of the cradle and multi-stage adjustment of the backrest at the same time. A transformer will not give such an advantage - its designers are looking for an intermediate solution, trying to satisfy both requirements, which is why they almost always fully do none.In addition, because of the constant transformations and the abundance of compounds that are not fixed tightly, transformers break more often.

Perhaps, if the 2 in 1 models were so perfect, the transformers would have long been forgotten as an unsuccessful experiment, but the competition still exists for a reason - wheelchairs with two separate blocks also have their drawbacks. First of all, it is, of course, a larger amount of space.

Although the 2 in 1 stroller is not two strollers, but it is still not one, because with an actively used transport it is necessary to allocate space for storing not only one, but also a temporarily not used block. In the case of a trip by car, parents will have to find a way to push both blocks into the trunk, otherwise the versatility of the design will be completely leveled. Transformer all these problems are unfamiliar, because it consists of only one chassis and one unit.

We should not forget about the higher cost of 2 in 1 wheelchairs, because two separate units are guaranteed to cost more than one, even transformable - an elementary increase in the consumption of materials affects.

It turns out that the 2 in 1 wheelchair is a good option for those who, in principle, do not like to fuss. Such parents want to buy children's transport once and never change it, even if because of this you have to pay a significant amount of money right now. At the same time, they are apparently ready to abandon long trips even on their own car.

To classify baby strollers of the standard “two in one” is quite difficult - this is already a subclass of children's transport. However, there are certain features by which even such strollers can be distinguished.

First of all, you need to understand that some manufacturers consciously or unwittingly still confuse the concept of "2 in 1". In a narrower sense, this category includes carriages with removable interchangeable blocks, while transforming models are represented by a completely separate class of wheelchairs. However, it is often possible to find a wider understanding of 2 in 1 wheelchairs, which include models with removable blocks, and classic transformers. At the same time, the latter are characterized as light and universal varieties, whereas modular variants are praised for being close to meeting all orthopedic standards. The difference between such constructions has already been sufficiently discussed above, therefore one can not stop there.

Strollers 2 to 1, regardless of the narrow or broad meaning of the term, can have wheels at three or four corners, both single and twin. The three-wheeled model is predicted to be more compact - it has only one wide axis.

The four-wheel model, respectively, has fundamentally opposite characteristics - it is more cumbersome and it just will not work so easily not only to go around the bumps, but even to squeeze into the old elevator.At the same time, it is not for nothing that the classic is always four-wheel drive - this is a huge plus for the stability of the stroller, which will be difficult to turn even for real restless.

Finally, the 2 in 1 strollers can also be classified according to how many children they are designed for. If a single stroller can be equipped with removable units, then the same technology can be applied in a two- or even three-seater model. If several children are provided on the same chassis at once, then they can be placed in the most unexpected configurations - one after the other (even facing the mother, even in the direction of travel), and back to back, and facing each other, and side by side side, and even with a certain elevation for one of the modules.

All this greatly complicates the classification of such wheelchairs, although it is not so important, if only to know how to avoid all the possible disadvantages of each option.

Having rejected any other types of construction, parents significantly narrow themselves to the range of available options, but the choice still remains amazing. Since the stroller is chosen for several years ahead, in no case can you blunder by choosing a mediocre model, because such a children's transport should be chosen even more carefully than any other. At the same time, the criteria are very similar to those used in the selection of an ordinary stroller - even a stroller, even a cradle.

Perhaps the only point that greatly distinguishes the choice of a 2 in 1 stroller from a similar definition with any other model. The same cradle is chosen with the expectation of six months of operation, because of its amazing durability, it is usually not required, but 2 in 1 should be extremely reliable. The design should look massive and high-quality, and also in no case be loosened and not allowed to hang out where it should not be.

Parents will roll the baby on such a stroller for a very long time - some models are designed for use up to 4-5 years. This means that a child by that age will already weigh at least 25 kg, which means that even by itself it will provoke a quick tiredness of the mother during the walk.

Quality directly related to the ease of the stroller. Our roads are not impressive for their smoothness, on the contrary, they are filled with bumps, because a good carriage should have large wheels that do not “notice” small obstacles. It is very desirable that the width of the wheelbase of transport was relatively small, otherwise the whole cross will end on the very first narrow doors of the elevator. By the way, partially maneuverability can partially solve the problem of patency, when the wheelchair, using its own swiveling front wheels, can turn around, standing still, and easily go around any obstacles.

Very important parameter. Even if the mother is a professional athlete and can easily push a heavy stroller through any bumps, the child is unlikely to like it. Especially in the first year of life, when the baby sleeps most of the time. Our pits can wake anyone up, and then they will have to walk under the frustrated roar of a small passenger. To avoid this, you must choose a stroller with good shock absorption.

Big wheels have already been mentioned, but their material is also important - it should be soft upholstery in the form of inflatable rubber or even silicone wheels. Spring suspension should ensure maximum smoothness, as well as the constant correct position of the baby.

Even before making a purchase, parents are obliged to ensure that their child confidently, with a margin fit in both blocks.A baby should not feel like walking in the same way as a person in a Soviet second-class carriage, because it is uncomfortable, and children react very strongly to any inconvenience. In addition, if for an adult a brief abnormal position of the body will end unless muscle pain, then for a child in whom the formation of the musculoskeletal system occurs during this period, serious postural disorders can form.

The children of that age, when they are still being wheeled in a wheelchair, are alien to the concept of their own hygiene, because they absolutely do not care about not smearing everything around. If diapers and blankets can be washed without problems, then the stroller must be chosen so that the same applies to its covers.

The dwellings of many modern families, built back in Soviet times, still do not differ in significant space, and the 2 in 1 carriage is far from compact. In the case of elevators or trunk cars, the situation becomes disastrous at all, because there is even less space. It is not surprising that in absolute priority among the buyers are those wheelchairs that can fold to the maximum compact size. In this case, preference is given to those models that do it in the simplest way, if possible - literally in one motion, in order to immediately enter the elevator.

The design of the stroller 2 in 1 already in itself suggests a significant amount of additional details, but the more of them, the better. Prolonged use of the universal stroller means that absolutely all children's accessories that now seem relatively useless will prove useful in the future. In the summer, the same mosquito net will bring great benefits, in winter you can’t do without a warmed envelope transformed into a blanket, so you shouldn’t refuse anything.

To make any sensible rating of the best 2 in 1 wheelchairs is not possible for two reasons. Firstly, because the ideal does not exist, and since each consumer has his own idea of ​​what can be sacrificed in favor of other qualities, then everyone’s top looks different. Secondly, the model ranges of all popular manufacturers are regularly updated in order to outperform the competitors, so it is not strange that the best 2 in 1 strollers look different in each month. You can, of course, be guided by the reviews, choosing the stroller that was approved by the maximum number of people, but it cannot be said with confidence that such reviews are true, and not screwed up by the manufacturer, and the particular child or his parents can put forward special requirements that differ from the majority .

In a word, in the current situation it is more logical to consider just good models, not claiming that they are necessarily the best of their kind. We will consider several of these wheelchairs, and the reader will already let him decide whether they satisfy his needs or not. Accordingly, the distribution in places either.

If you open almost any article on baby strollers, then there are leaders of the brainchild of world-famous brands. Perhaps these are really the best strollers in the world, but they are very expensive, and therefore you will not see them on the street very often.If we talk about sales leaders, then those in many domestic stores include Chinese strollers 2 in 1 "Glory 1001".

This is such a typical stroller that there's nothing to say about it - there are no fundamentally new moments in it, but it fits well with all the above requirements. For those who are afraid to buy Chinese goods, it is worth noting that most of the “non-Chinese” goods are made in the Middle Kingdom today, and the decent quality of this particular company is at least that it is in the top of sales despite not affordable prices. -22 thousand rubles.

If, for some reason, the above-described Chinese model does not suit you, you can buy a 2 in 1 Polish stroller from Marimex. The benefits of such an acquisition are many, since Polish companies, being in the territory of the European Union, are obliged to guarantee compliance with the highest quality standards for their products. At the same time, the model under consideration, which is interesting, will be cheaper even for the Chinese counterpart - it costs only 15-17 thousand rubles.

This transport is usually praised for excellent permeability, highest strength, excellent level of protection from the weather and convenience for the mother in the form of a roomy bag for things.

By the way, Poland is almost the leading country supplying wheelchairs to the post-Soviet market - at least at least two Polish manufacturers represented by different models are included in various ratings of the best and most popular. With all the same quality of the European level, this model is distinguished by its adaptability to both urban and suburban conditions, so that it can be perfectly managed in rural areas.

This model clearly shows how the baby carriage can adapt to the needs of its owners, because it has a height-adjustable handle and the same footrest. The number of adjustable backrest positions both in the walking block and in the cradle indicates that it will be convenient for every child to walk in it. The price of 21-24 thousand rubles is a relatively small amount for the comfort that this model provides.

Strollers 2 in 1, traditionally designed for several years of use, manufacturers usually have to do with a certain bias towards summer or winter, because it turns out to be difficult to release something in between, normally warming in winter and not creating the greenhouse effect in summer. Nevertheless, the model under consideration is therefore in our rating, which is considered to be perhaps the most successful solution to this problem.

Separately note the pronounced style of this model, as well as the fact that manufacturers have provided two bags in the kit at once - one for purchases and one more for the things of the smallest passenger. The price in this case is also a plus rather than a minus - only 15-17 thousand rubles.

If parents consider themselves stylish people and are very fond of everything that perfectly complements the image, then they definitely need to turn their attention to this stroller as an example of fashion and variety of color choices. The manufacturer provides a choice of covers in various styles, so that the baby in early childhood will have the opportunity to join the good taste.

Naturally, the advantages do not end there - in particular, this stroller is praised for the possibility of precise adjustment of the head restraint and the independent choice of which way the module with the child should be deployed. It is believed that such a stroller for 17-20 thousand is also a good option for both summer and winter.

In this case, the manufacturer reacted responsibly to his work, because his comfort is present not only in the title, but also in practice.Inside, the cradle is decorated with soft natural materials, which exclude allergies and perfectly warm the baby seat, but the child will not be left without ventilation in the summer either, because there is a fastened mesh window in the fabric.

The creators understood that not only the child, but also his parents should be comfortable, so they provided a special handle for the cradle, with which the design can be easily carried without the chassis, while the child feels just as good as at home. crib. It should be noted that here the company tried to invite the best designers. Of course, the cost here is no longer the most modest - at the level of 29-33 thousand rubles, but it's worth it.

This is another example of the fact that no one knows how to make prams for our market better than our Polish neighbors. This model also has significant comfort for all, but its developers have focused on completely different criteria. For example, they paid great attention to depreciation, which is of fundamental importance in the case of our roads.

Polish engineers are so preoccupied with the problem that they were not too lazy to add an additional spring uncharacteristic for other wheelchairs. Despite the fact that the design is additionally weighted, it is still considered fairly easy for 2 to 1. Contrary to numerous advantages, its price is not so terrible and keeps at the level of 18-22 thousand rubles.

As practice shows, even those parents who have re-read quite a few articles on the topic of choosing a baby carriage still often make mistakes when choosing. The most visual training, of course, is to gain experience, however, we will give a few more tips for this very experience to be as successful as possible the first time.

Do not believe the nameless reviews on the Internet. Many parents nowadays like to choose a stroller, sitting at the computer and studying the opinions of others, but it is risky. Many manufacturers have already understood this tactic of consumers, because they hire people who purposefully write positive reviews on a variety of resources. Critical comments are more credible, but if you focus only on them, it turns out that there are no good wheelchairs at all.

Blindly believing the recommendations of loved ones is also not worth it. Most likely, they give advice with a good purpose, however, the taste and color of the markers are different, so you need to make your own opinion about the potential purchase. It may turn out that, in general, the ideal stroller easily passes into the elevator of your best friends' house, but it will not work in the elevator of your house, and there are plenty of such unpleasant surprises.

If you are recommended by some proven people, ask them a question about why they are ready to recommend it.

Never buy a stroller on the Internet without having studied the same model live. Many modern Internet users not only study the assortment and choose the stroller online, but they also order it there - it's cheaper. It is really possible to save on this, but it is advisable to first go to the “real” store, find the same stroller there and inspect it from all sides.

Remember that not every seller sees the main goal of the happiness of the buyer - on the contrary, more often he just wants to sell his product. It is not excluded that he knows about some of his shortcomings, but he will keep silent about them specifically so that you do not change your mind.

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