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Are you interested in buying the best pram or best stroller? We all want the highest quality pram. Deciding on the perfect pair of stroller wheels is a major decision. Seemingly everyday, Bubs n Grubs is filled with parents who find themselves confused and frustrated. 

There are a lot of factors to consider when trying to decide on the perfect pram or stroller for your baby.

Before purchasing a pram or stroller, read the list that Bubs n Grubs comprised of major points. 

How long do you need the pram to last

You should  be able to use a large number of prams until your child is about four years old.

• If you are purchasing for a newborn, bear in mind that it whilst it doesn’t need to recline flat, it does needs to recline 130 degrees from the horizontal to be suitable.
Most parents will find that a lightweight stroller is better for active toddlers.

Will you need a pram for other children in the future?

What is the budget for the pram of your dreams?
Can you get your ideal pram without taking out a second mortgage? Or, would a less expensive version that offers similar persons work as well? Bubs N Grubs believe your should never have to mortgage your home to buy the pram you desire. With time and research, you can locate the right solution for your specific needs. Bubs N Grubs is available to answer more questions at anytime via online chat, telephone, email and their online help desk.

Are Mum and Dad both in agreement on the pram?
Don’t forget, it needs to fit your body shape and your parenting routine. You need to take into account the total wieght of the pram and is it easy to lift with one hand?
• Does it come equipped with an adjustable handle that will suit any users height?
Is it really necessary to have a degree in physics when folding/closing the actual pram? With a screaming toddler on your hip, can it be easily and calmly reached when you are pregnant with your ice-cream melting in the car?

What kinds of things will you do with the pram?
• Do you exercise regularly? For safety and comfort to you and your baby  in jogging, look for the brands which are designed for the purpose.
Do your travels often take you near the beach? Also consider the effect of sand and salt water on the wheel fittings and overall appearance of the steel, chrome, and aluminum surfaces of your pram. (if you think you may sell it later).
Taking the child shopping with you? The wider wheel base of certain models offers more stability for the more active individuals, but the odd shape can present a problem when it comes to fitting through some turnstyles, or while cruising the crowded aisles of a store.

When folded, does the pram fit into your car, or will you need to buy a new car to accommodate it? As well as all the toys, diapers and other care products you must lug around!? Can the wheels be easily removed to accommodate fitting into tight spaces?
• Is the pram easy to manoeuvre in general? Don’t forget that the controlling your pram  will be different as your child’s weight increases with age as you’ll need a change in sizing and weight of the pram.
• Are the wheel locks sturdy and not easily disengaged?
• Does the basket under the pram allow you the space you need - quick trip to the supermarket, out all day at the zoo - and is the access to the basket easy - extra zippers and wide openings so that you don’t have to pull everything out to get to something at one end?
• When walking into the sun, does the handle reverse so that your babies’ delicate skin and eyes are protected? Or can you get a sun-protection cover to fit your pram?
Make sure the pram has an adjustable 5-point safety harness to adjust as your child grows.
Test out the parking devices on a number of surfaces to find the best one for you. Be mindful of where the release mechanism is, so that your child won’t be able to reach it when he or she is inside the pram or stroller and nor can another child. The parking device activator must be colored RED and the framework surrounding it must be a contrasting color.
Your pram or stroller must have a long enough tether strap to be usable in a wide array of vehicles. Go to the Australian Standards site to get legal information on tether strap lengths.
A reasonable area of shade should be offered by the hood and it should have a view window so that you can check the baby while pushing the pram from behind.
• Does the pram have a removable bumper? On some prams this is not just a safety feature, but is also a good spot to attach baby toys or a good spot for the baby to hold on to.
• Are you wanting a pram that you can attach a toddler seat or a skateboard to as the family grows? toddler seats are additional seats that attach to the pram to allow you to carry a toddler as well as a newborn, or two toddlers. A skateboard is a board on wheels that clips onto the back axle of the pram. An older child can stand on this, holding the back of the pram, whilst you push the whole ensemble from behind.

What extras are available either with your pram or to purchase separately?
Consider…

• Weather protection - sun and rain covers
• Net Insect protection cover
• Tyre pump (for pneumatic tyres)
You MUST make sure that the pram or stroller you buy complies with the Australian Standard AS/NZ S 2088 If you cannot find this data on the product you may want to talk to who makes it before you buy it. This is a key reason that prams and strollers should not be purchased via overseas websites - only buy a pram or stroller from an Australian Baby store such as Bubs n Grubs - They only sell prams and strollers that meet the Australian Safety Standards.

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