Children's folding strollers: features and tips for choosing

Folding strollers are children's transport, characterized by low weight and dimensions. Every year, manufacturers produce new models and improve the old ones, among which parents can find the best option. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, you should know what to look for in the first place.

Strollers of this modification are suitable for kids from one year. In some models, the backrest is adjustable and unfolds to a reclining position - the child will be able to relax while walking on the street.

The main features of the design are separate slingshots, foldable footboard, several levers under the seat, connected crosswise. The carriage develops four times and turns into a long cane.

The advantages include low weight and dimensions, compact dimensions when folded, low price. The disadvantages are the small wheels with poor permeability, the presence of handles that are not suitable for one-handed control - in certain cases this causes inconvenience.

The best "canes" can be found in several manufacturers.

• Maclaren Techno XT - compact, lightweight stroller with height adjustable handles. It has double rubber wheels, a volume hood that protects the baby from the sun.

• Chicco Light Way - All-season stroller with a reclining back. Equipped with reliable five-point seat belts, equipped with a warm cape for feet, a shopping basket.

• Geoby D208DR-F - budget option, characterized by small dimensions. The design is quite durable, the back is solid - it provides good support for the child's spine.

• The most simple and inexpensive stroller for children - Hauck Buggy Go. It has five-point seat belts, there is no hood and basket for things. Separately, you can purchase a special parasol.

A great option for kids who just learned to sit. These models are heavier and larger than the canes. Despite this, in the folded state the stroller will fit into the trunk of the car without any problems.

The undoubted advantages of the model: durable frame, rigid back, quick folding and unfolding. By cons can be attributed rather big weight and size, high cost.

Consider the rating of the best "books".

• Cam portofino - the compact carriage possessing good maneuverability and reasonable price. The model is equipped with a spacious seat, a voluminous protective hood and a warmed foot cover.

• Babyhome emotion - a design with five-point seat belts and a big waterproof hood. There is a back folding on 160 degrees. The stroller is equipped with a rain cover and a mosquito net.

• GB Pockit Stroller - the smallest model designed for walking.When folded, it turns into a square that fits easily into a backpack. It has rubber wheels, a shopping basket, removable visor.

The compact Babyzen Yo-Yo model has a futuristic design, has an adjustable back and spring springs, providing good permeability. This excellent road model will fit in the bag, luggage compartment of the aircraft.

The first thing to consider is the dimensions of the stroller. It is important to think about where the children's transport will be stored, how convenient it will be to take it outside. When living in a high-rise building, it is necessary to measure in advance the width of the opening of the elevator doors and compare it with the width of the chassis of the model you like to determine the optimal value.

The “reeds” have a maximum chassis width of up to 50 cm in single models and up to 80 cm in strollers for twins, while in “books” it is up to 65 and 80 cm, respectively.

It is better to choose the stroller with the least weight. In many models there is a low center of gravity, so that the child does not turn over. The vehicle will have to be carried in the hands, carried on the roads, so the product should not have too much weight. Mostly children's walking vehicles weigh up to 15 kg.

Today, manufacturers create models with different number of wheels, their size, width of the chassis.

Types of tires:

• inflatable rubber - high-level cushioned wheels that make wheelchair operation easier and more comfortable;

• polyurethane foam - durable wheels of medium hardness, providing good cushioning on flat roads;
• plastic - inexpensive, hard and very noisy tires with poor shock absorption, low durability.

If the roads on the street have multiple obstacles (curbs, pits), you need to purchase a vehicle with front swivel wheels.

Tire diameter:

• small (8-15 cm) - the standard size of plastic wheels, suitable for driving on smooth sidewalks;
• medium (15-15 cm) - made of rubber or polyurethane foam, heavy, have good maneuverability;
• large (25-40 cm) - inflatable rubber wheels, moving easily on the primer and overcoming any obstacles.

Two separate slingshots are found on the "canes". Packages on them can not be hung, one hand is quite difficult to manage. Carriages with these handles are designed for walking light.

When choosing, it is worth paying attention to whether the backrest unfolds to 180 degrees, which is especially important for small children up to a year old, sleeping during walks. Not all models have this feature.

All these recommendations will help parents choose a high-quality children's vehicle that will last a long time and be comfortable to use.

Tips from young mothers will be an invaluable hint for those girls who are only going to purchase a stroller.