What companies strollers worth paying attention to?

Any parents want only the best for their child. But if the budget does not allow you to get the perfect, then buy the best of what you can afford.

A baby carriage is one of the most important accessories of the first years of a baby’s life, when he is still too weak to move on his own. The helplessness of the child in case of breakdown of the stroller immobilizes not only the baby, but also his parents. Therefore, the choice of children's transport should be approached as responsibly as possible.

On how to choose baby carriages and any other products for children, whole articles are being written with the expectation that the parent who read them after this will become an expert in this topic. In fact, not everything is so simple, because not all the criteria described in such manuals can be checked in the conditions of the store, and no manufacturer will declare in good faith that his products have certain disadvantages.

It turns out that when buying in a store, the product seems good, but after some time of operation, it turns out that the fabric covers are badly washed or quickly torn, the front swivel wheels are sticking, and in general the stroller was not very comfortable for the baby. Sometimes parents, trying to remember a dozen criteria for selection, simply forget about something (or underestimate some factors).

Many of those who do not want to go too deeply into the study of the topic, prefer to buy products from a well-known brand that has proven itself well. On the one hand, this is not the best way out, because one should choose not just a quality carriage, but also a carriage suitable for a particular family. On the other hand, as practice shows, popular brands, although they ask for more money for their goods, guarantee higher quality products.

Here everything is natural. A manufacturer paying due attention to the quality of its products in the modern information world is quickly gaining popularity, which guarantees him consistently high incomes and success in the fight against competitors. When demand begins to grow, the company can raise prices for its strollers, and part of the additional money collected is spent on quality improvement (for example, better materials are used, various innovative technologies are introduced, the service network is expanded).

When a company is respected by consumers, it begins with double zeal to monitor the quality of its goods in order not to disappoint customers.

Surely everyone knows that imported goods are prestigious and of high quality (if only imports did not come from China). Such an assertion had the full right to exist some twenty years ago, but today everything is not so simple.

When choosing any product, the main thing is the assessment of product quality, issued by consumers, as well as certificates confirming the safety of the purchased product and all materials that were used in the process of its manufacture.It is easy to assume that in any country there will be something that the local people can be justly proud of, but surely there is something that doesn’t even reach the average level.

A simple example: many European companies have long since taken out their production facilities to China or other Asian countries where labor is cheaper, which reduces the cost of production. As a rule, management, following the level of quality, consists exclusively of European specialists, however, the product, it turns out, is still Chinese. Naturally, the Chinese themselves also do not always mindlessly do their work - some of them learn from experience, learn, and then open their own, already Chinese enterprise, which in terms of product quality may be comparable to European brands.

The obvious leaders in product quality are still Western Europe and North America. As a rule, this adversely affects the cost, but American, German, Italian and Norwegian carriages are highly valued by parents: no one regrets the money spent.

For those who can not afford too expensive stroller, there are models produced in neighboring countries and in Russia.

As a rule, proven brands of wheelchairs have a long history of their development, while firms that manufacture low-quality products are usually quickly forgotten.

For this reason, our list of decent wheelchairs were mostly brands that have been successfully operating in the market for more than a decade (with a few exceptions in favor of young but promising brands).

• Peg-perego - one of the world's oldest companies engaged exclusively in branded children's products. This Italian brand, founded in 1949, is now considered one of the most popular. For many, the products of this company seem to be very expensive, but this is not the most expensive brand.

• Inglesina - Another Italian company. In our country, it is less popular, however, the demand for its products has been growing continuously over the past few years. Since 1963, the company's products have spread to more than 30 countries around the world. Brand-name strollers of this brand are praised for strict quality control, because they pass numerous tests of strength before they are put into mass production.

• FD-Design - the brand is suitable for those who appreciate the German quality of transport. It should be noted right away that these German wheelchairs are certainly very good, but they are probably not of the highest quality among children's products of their country. The high popularity of the brand in our country is due to the optimal combination of price and quality (some recreational models can be found at a price that will be well below 10 thousand rubles).

• Teutonia - It is this German brand that can take away from the previous rank of leader in quality. The history of the company has more than 60 years, but the company has not become a mass, the reason for which is the rather high cost of its products. Of course, the pricing policy is reasonable, because Teutonia strollers are among the best (judging by consumer comments), however, the high cost does not allow this product to conquer the market.

• Maclaren - this is not only the Formula 1 team, but also excellent British wheelchairs, which are produced with an emphasis on maximum safety and staffing. Most models of this brand are sold with all the necessary accessories, which are designed even for children with special needs. Traditionally, high Western European prices restrain market seizure by this brand, but it is already represented by its own service centers in Russia.

• Stokke - A good example of how the small size of a manufacturing country does not at all affect the high quality of its products.The company was founded in Norway in the distant 1932, therefore, in terms of experience, it can give odds to many famous competitors. The company's highlight is respect for consumers - for example, a special website has been created where you can register a purchased wheelchair to receive an extended warranty from the manufacturer in addition to the standard one-year one.

• Bugaboo - a young brand, founded in the Netherlands relatively recently, in 1999. The designer and the doctor became the founding fathers of the company, so it is not surprising that the Dutch wheelchairs are distinguished by their functional forethought, stylish appearance and harmlessness to the health of the child.

• Silver cross - This stroller for those who prefer only the true classics. This manufacturer was founded in 1877, and its founder is the inventor of the spring suspension used in all modern wheelchairs. Many of the crowned heads of Europe used to ride similar British carriages in deep childhood, so there’s no doubt about the quality of the products (but the prices are, of course, appropriate).

• Bumbleride - the most popular overseas creation in our country and around the world, arrived to us from the USA. If we talk about prices, such a stroller when purchased in America will cost much less than many European brands, although it is not at all inferior to them in quality. However, to Russia and nearby countries, American strollers are arriving with a significant surcharge due to long transportation. Nevertheless, even in our country this brand is far from the last place in the mark rating of wheelchairs.

• Capella - Asian creation. Formally, the brand is considered South Korean, however, it is often called the Chinese, which is not without reason. A significant part of the brand’s products is actually produced in China: this usually does not affect quality, but it has a positive effect on the price (especially in the surrounding Far Eastern regions).

• Yoya - a vivid example of how a Chinese stroller can conquer the market not only because of its low cost, but also because of specific functional advantages. Almost all sellers advertise this stroller as the best option for traveling, because it weighs less than 6 kilograms and folds up to such a size that fits in an ordinary bag. Judging by the reviews, the original stroller is really not bad, however, you need to be prepared for the fact that even Chinese goods today can be tampered with.

Baby stroller - a rather ambiguous product. Choosing it right, given all the moments, is not easy. In order not to miss anything, you need to check your model for compliance with several basic parameters even before purchasing.

• If you want your baby to fully sleep during a walk, then pay attention to decent depreciation.

• Resilience wheelchairs should be in priority, but usually it affects the massiveness and dimensions of the product, so you have to look for a compromise.
• Folding stroller - This is not just a nice bonus, but a well-founded requirement.

• Ease of management - This is a factor that directly affects the duration of the walk and the readiness of parents to walk at any time.In addition, the safety of the child also depends on it, because a well-controlled wheelchair will not tip over, and it is quite difficult to lose control over it.
• Child safety should be provided in all possible ways, and five-speed belts and brakes on all wheels - this is the necessary minimum, which is mandatory.

• Full set stroller accessories - it is not only pleasant and convenient, but also very beneficial for parents.
• Low weight and modest dimensions - These are the characteristics that greatly simplify the exit to an independent walk for a young mother.

In the next video, Dr. Komarovsky advises what to look for when choosing a stroller.