Picking Out the Best Baby Stroller for You

Whether it's your first child or your thirteenth, picking out a baby stroller is no walk in the park. But after all, what part about being a parent is? With a limitless selection of make, models, and brands, finding the right baby stroller for you and your infant can be incredibly overwhelming. And as all parents are surely aware, "overwhelming" comes with the territory.

So for those a little green when it comes to finding the right baby stroller for your needs, here are some things to consider:

The first, not to mention simplest, step is figuring out how many seats you're going to need. If you have just the one child, then any single stroller will be fine. If you have twins or even triplets (or children close enough in age to both still use a stroller) then you'll want a twin stroller or triplet stroller.

Sound simple enough? Good. Let's move on to the aspects that require a little more thought than simple addition:

The next thing to consider is the age of your child. Bassinets are wonderful and highly recommended for young infants, as they allow you to easily keep an eye on them and whatever their needs may be. However, some bassinets are just that and nothing more, so in a few months when your child outgrows it you'll have to find a regular stroller. For those looking to prevent the double-purchase, bassinets that are part of a convertible stroller are available. This option is the most recommended, as it not only saves you the second trip, it's also more cost effective way to go.

For toddlers, you can choose strollers that face outward to others or inward to yourself. While a protective parent might initially fear the idea of an outward facing stroller, the reason this style has become the more commonly scene stroller-design is because it is ideal for allowing the child to absorb their surroundings.

Of course, thinking of your children first is a staple of being a parent. In fact, some would argue it's the only part of being a parent. But when choosing the right stroller, at some point you need to get a wee-bit selfish and think of yourself. An underrated aspect of stroller-selection is the products comfort, size, and storage space.

Lightweight strollers tend to not have as many features as standard strollers, but are easy to travel with, to carry up-and-down staircases, or to pack into the back of a minivan. Standard strollers are larger and heavier, but this bulk comes with advantages. These models typically have bigger seats and larger wheels, giving your child a more comfortable ride while also being fully fit to tackle even the toughest terrain.

Not to mention, the bigger baby strollers always have more storage space, so when your fussy child is clamoring for that Kermit the Frog doll his or her Uncle Mitchell got her, you'll be grateful your stroller had the storage space to bring it along.

Naturally, every parent in the universe will tell you the most important thing to consider is safety. Pick a stroller with good breaks and a comfortable but sturdy strap in/seat belt system. You always want a stroller you feel you can control; nothing too light and nothing too heavy. Keep all these things in mind, and you'll be able to find the perfect baby stroller for you.

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