Safe baby strollers are an important piece of baby equipment. There are many baby strollers on the market, but not all of them are safe. Many times all it takes is some carefully inspection to discover safety flaws in the stroller. In some cases, it isn't actually the ones that is not safe, but the way a parent uses the stroller that is the danger. When is comes safe baby strollers you have to look at safety features and be sure you are using the stroller the right way to get a stroller that is truly safe for your baby.
When choosing a stroller, look at the basic construction. You need to be sure the stroller actually looks safe a sturdy. Consider whether it is made of plastic or metal. Metal strollers give you the most strength. Plastic strollers are lighter, though, and can be pretty strong if the plastic used is thick and heavy. Think about the fabrics used, too. The fabric should be thick and should be washable. A good fabric should be comfortable for your child, but easy to maintain.
Another construction point to look at include stability. Safe baby strollers should not tip no matter what position they are in. Some may tip when reclined. If you want a stroller that will recline then be sure it is stable enough to stay in the recline position without tipping, even slightly.
Many construction issues are tied to the base of the stroller. Safe baby strollers have wide bases. A wide base makes for a stable stroller. Not only will it be more stable when the stroller is reclined, but a wiggling child will be safer in a stroller with a wide base.
If you buy one that is going to fold for storage then you need to make sure it folds safely and when it open that it locks open to prevent accidental folding. You don't want the stroller to fold or unfold unintentionally. There have been many injuries due to folding ones that lack safety measures to lock it.
Safe baby strollers need good brakes. Brakes on a stroller must hold the stroller in a stable position even if the stroller is on a hill. The brakes should be easy to use, but lock so that a child can't easily get them unlocked.
Besides the safety features and overall safe construction, you have to think about what you need one. If you buy a stroller that doesn't meet your needs or that doesn't meet your child's needs then it could be unsafe. For example, they usually have a weight limit and that should always be observed. You also should make sure the safety harness fits and always use it.
A safe baby stroller is not only made safe, but used safely. Parents have the final ability to determine if a stroller is safe. Parents have to buy safe strollers and then use them correctly to ensure their child won't suffer an injury due an unsafe stroller.
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