Buying a New Born Push Chair

This high-end pushchair is perfect for babies due to its luxurious woven fabric and ergonomic support. It's also simple to put together and is able to easily navigate narrow shop aisles.

Newborns should always lay flat, so look for a baby model that comes with a car seat or a carrycot combination that is suitable from birth. Some have a reversible unit, allowing you to have your baby either face you or the world.

Safety

A pushchair (also called buggy, pram or stroller) is among the most commonly used baby items, so safety should be an important consideration when choosing one. The first thing you should look for is a harness with five points. The harness secures the child in the seat with five points: two across shoulders, two around hips and between legs, and two in the middle. This system helps prevent the child from falling out of the seat in the event that it tips over or when driving up or down the kerb that is steep.

For infants carrying a carrycot or infant prams, car seats and carrycots is essential. They need to be able to lie down. This is to protect their spine development and allows them to breathe completely. This is crucial because it decreases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Infants should not be able to travel for long distances in a pushchair without this feature even if it features an adjustable seat.

It is also advisable to purchase a stroller that is suitable from the moment of birth. The pushchair should be suitable for use with a carrycot that can lie flat or an infant car seat or pram. It should also have an infant seat that is fully reversible so that the child can face either the parent or the world.

The wheels of the stroller should be strong, have a good suspension, and be easily accessible. Many pushchairs feature pneumatic tyres which absorb shocks better than conventional tyres. They are also able to be used on terrains that are rough.

Additional accessories such as a raincover, shopping baskets or pram changing bags can be useful in everyday use, especially when you are running errands with your baby in the stroller. Many pushchairs are fitted with an hood that can be put over the baby's head, thereby shielding them from sun and wind. Certain hoods are adjustable to accommodate the conditions.

Comfort

When it comes down to newborn pushchairs, you want one that is comfortable for the baby and parent. This could mean padded seats as well as a pushchair that is simple to move around yet robust enough to withstand rough terrain. It is also important to look at other features, such as storage and protection from the weather. If you intend to use the pushchair near me for jogging or off road adventures you will require an all-terrain pushchair with larger wheels that are designed to provide your child the best comfort on the most uneven terrain.

The ideal pushchair for the newborn is one that is a travel system or pram that comes with a carrycot. This will allow your baby to sleep in a natural lying-flat position, which is crucial for lung and spine development. Some pushchairs labelled "suitable from birth" require that your child sit up on their own. Be sure to verify this before making the purchase.

A bassinet is another option, providing a small crib-like area for your baby to relax in, while still being safe and secure in the pushchair. These are typically a bit more expensive than a standard pushchair or even a traveling system, but can be worth the extra cost when your baby is content to go in this type of seat.

Some pushchairs let you 'face the seat' towards you for reassurance or bonding. Or, you can turn your back to explore the world. These are often called parent-facing or world-facing pushchairs. Some cheap pushchairs come with a single to double option. This means that they can be converted into a double pushchair, without an additional frame.

On hot days you'll require an umbrella for your pushchair to protect your baby from the sun and to prevent overheating. Many manufacturers include this in a pushchair bundle or offer it as a separate item and you should look for this. You may want to purchase a footmuff for colder temperatures. It will keep your baby warm. There is a wide selection of these and the majority are machine washable.

Style

It is essential to pay attention to particulars when choosing a new born push chair baby pushchair, since this is one of the most used products. For instance, some models are built to be used on rough terrain with large wheels and a heavier frame. Others are lighter and easier to maneuver particularly when folded. Some also feature adjustable seat padding, an expandable SPF canopy and a footmuff for colder weather.

It is recommended that babies lie flat, as this helps with spinal development and opens up their airways. This is best accomplished with the use of a carrycot and pram or a travel system. Some pushchairs have seats or a carrycot that can recline completely. These are ideal for babies as young as. Check that this feature is available, as certain descriptions only mention a reclining option without mentioning a lie-flat seat.

Most pushchairs provide the option of a parent facing or world facing seat, to allow you to have your baby face you for reassurance and bonding or away from you so that they can discover the world around them. Some pushchairs allow both simultaneously!

Many pushchairs come with a selection of accessories, such as shopping trays and baskets to help parents. Some also have an inbuilt sunshade that is usually made of UPF or SPF 50+ fabrics to shield the child from the sun. Other popular accessories include a parasol that can be attached using clamps to the frame of the pushchair or a sunmuff that is usually included in the bundle or sold as an additional.

Budget

A new pushchair is likely be one of your baby's most expensive items so you must spend time researching and buying within your budget. Remember that you will use your pram for many years and it's the most commonly used item. You should pick one that is compatible with your lifestyle and is comfortable both for you and your child.

Think about purchasing a travel set-up which includes a carrycot and seat. This is the safest way to transport a newborn, as it ensures they lie flat. This is ideal for protecting their spine development and opening their airways. Newborns should be carried in a reclining position until they are six months old.

Some pushchairs are suitable from birth and include an adjustable seat that can fully recline into a lying-flat position. This is crucial as it helps protect a newborn's growing spine and allows them to rest comfortably during long journeys. However, it's worth noting that not all pushchairs that claim they are 'lie-flat' actually provide the flat position in full and you need to check this before making your purchase.

It is also worth thinking about the option of a model that has a large shopping basket, which is essential for storing all the necessities of your baby's belongings. The basket should be easy to access and you should be able to fit your shopping in without struggling or having to take your baby from the carrycot.

Another factor to consider is the wheels, which can differ between models. Certain models have wheels that can be locked, swivelled, or fixed to help you maneuver the pushchair. Other models have larger wheels which are more stable on rough terrain or have PU tyres that are designed to resist puncture.

You should also think about the size of the handlebar and whether it is adjustable to fit your height. Lastly, you need to ensure that the pushchair folds enough to fit into your car's boot or onto public transport. Some models, like the Joie Vinca comes with a one-handed fold that was highly rated by our MFM home testers and has earned it an award of Gold Award in previous MadeForMums awards.