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Guides and Tips to buy prams and strollers in Australia

You probably didn’t know this. In some countries buying a stroller is like buying a car. There are rules and regulations to follow. You have to admit, when it comes to our babies, parents would expect high quality and well known product brands.

Australia Guidelines For The Perfect Pram and Stroller

Australia has some strict rules on babies products not limited car seats and baby strollers. The government has a mandatory safety standard for all the pram or stroller in Australia and New Zealand. So, let us walk you some of the general applied rules when purchasing baby pram or stroller downunder. Please note, these rules apply to new and refurbished items.

1. Brake
   Ensure the brakes works perfectly and they are on when the pram is not moving.  If that day you decided to go to the park and having a problem with the brake, cancel the park visit. You don’t want to get caught outside with a trouble brake on your pram. You just need at least one working parking brake.
2. Secure Footrest
   Going close by or a bit far from the house? Make sure you purchase a pram or stroller with secure footrest. See if your child sits comfortably or not, based on their sitting and foot position.
3. Working Wheels
   Commonly there are four wheels on the stroller. The regulation stated to make sure all four-wheel are in good condition. They need to be solid and durable. You can put more air if the wheels are a bit flat.
4. Strong and Durable
   Babies move around and keeping them still is a tough job. Make sure you own a sturdy built stroller. The frames are durable and able to firmly restrains your baby in the best position. Also, make sure that the whole structures are intact and easy to navigate.
5. Safety
   The last thing to keep in mind is quality. Make sure your pram or stroller is in a top nock condition. There are no sharp edges or open frames for cut or bruises. If you have a hand-me-down stroller passed on from generations to generations. Be an extra lookout for the rustic structure that may need some tending.

Pretty simple right? You got all the basic requirement of a good pram or stroller. The main idea is to make sure that it is safe. Surely you don’t want to be labelled as irresponsible parents that neglect their baby’s safety.

Now you are ready to choose your first stroller, or a pram, or both. There are many version of it, that it is getting harder and harder to decide.

Pros and Cons of Types of Pram or Stroller

Let’s say you got all the governmental guidelines clear up. Now its time to choose the right stroller for you and your baby. Why considering the parents too? Because the adult needs to use the pram comfortably that way your baby safety and happily use it.

First, you need to know the difference between a pram, stroller and bassinet.

• Stroller: the baby position facing the road
• Pram: the baby is facing the walker
• Bassinet: a basket-like seat

Now take those basic baby seating into considerations when choosing your pram or stroller. Here are some of advantages and disadvantages of different type of pram or stroller. See if you can find a common ground and pick the stroller that fit for your family. So here we go.

1. Travel System Pram
   This work both as a pram as well as a bassinet. The bassinet can be unlocked and put it safely unto your car. For a walk in the park, just put the bassinet on the cart frame and walk with it as a pram.
   Pro.  It’s a flexible option where you can have a bassinet as well as a stroller.
   Cons They are heavy and bigger. Make sure your car seat fit the bassinet perfectly. There is no use on buying this type of baby tools when you cant use it. Moreover, make sure you can lift it with the baby in it with no hassle.
2. Full-Size Pram
   The largest seat-size pram that suitable for newborn until toddler. They usually come in a fixed seat or a lighter version for the 2-in-1 model. This type varies, some model comes with an additional bassinet or a cocoon. Some have a fixed seat that folds with the structures.
   Pro. A bigger seating area and supportive back height. Generally more portable and light.
   Cons. Don’t have a reverse setting
3. Compact Stroller
   The most affordable type and also the simplest. It folds just like an umbrella, usually into a long stick-like structure.
   Plus. Great for trips and easy to fold and unfold.
   Minus. Less sturdy and unfit for a newborn.

Most Popular Brand For Prams And Strollers

On the market, you will have the various option of Prams and Strollers. Some give additional attachment to make things more convenient for the baby and the parents. Some even accommodate the usage of multiple children. Here are some of Australia’s best Brands.

Bugaboo Fox2

This stroller comes in great material and design. You have an excellent combination of structures and powerful navigation.

• Advanced suspension for a safe and steady ride
• 8.5 and 12-inch wheel size for smooth riding
• Weighs about 9.9 kg (22 lbs).
• Hold up to 23 kg (48.5 lbs) child.
• Padded seat and bassinet
• Fit for newborn to toddler.
• Extendable premium sun canopy
• Peek-a-boo window
• Reclinable & Reversible Seat

Uppababy Cruz V2

The compact stroller CRUZ V2 equipped with robust suspension on frame and wheels for a smoother ride. It also offers a reversible seat, adjustable canopy, and spacious storage. It’s compact to begin with. But parents can add a bassinet, an infant car seat or a glider board following the baby’s growth.

• Dual-action suspension
• Reversible seats
• Easy and quick fold
• Recline positions
• Suitable for 6 Months to 22.7kg baby.

Bugaboo Donkey3 Pram

It is big and yet slim at the same times. You won’t be caught up in bulky pram. Moreover, this pram thinks just about everything. One pram fits for two children, now that is a steal.

• Converts to Duo usage, add the Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board+ for a toddler.
• Slim, they fit a standard doorway
• Suitable from newborn to toddler, up to 23 kg
• Interchangeable positioning
• Side Luggage Basket up to 10kg
• Changeable features (bassinet, sun canopy, grips, wheel caps)

Babyzen Yoyo2

The Babyzen YOYO² has a lightweight feature for an easy fold and unfold. You can fold it to take on planes or keeping it in the closet, such as space saver. You can use it from newborn to early childhood.

• independent suspensions on all wheels.
• handlebar with a tether strap.
• Universal buckle design
• The size when folded is 52 x 44 x 18 cm, it can fir most cabin luggage.
• accommodate weight up to 22 kg

Babyroad Bugaboo Ant

Bugaboo Ant is the lightest series from all of its collection. It has a simple design which highlight comfort and sturdy structure. The portable stroller fold and unfold easily with all-wheel suspension.

• Suitable from 0 years to toddler
• Car seat compatible
• Light and portable with only 7.2 kg (chassis, wheels, seat)
• Folds compact size
• Handle weight up to 22kg / 50lbs
• Compatible in cars both facing the seat or the road
• Extra sun canopy

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