Here is what we want you to know about stroller safety.

Key Stroller Safety Features

If you are anything like us or many of the parents we interviewed over the past year, you are at the very least confused by this new world you are exploring - the stroller market. Many of the popular models come with big price tags and don’t vary all that much when it comes to functionality. However, there are a few things we would like you to keep in mind when choosing your baby’s first ride, especially when it comes to their safety.

Seat belt!

Your stroller should have a 5 point harness to keep your little one safe and sound. Test it and make sure it is easily adjustable to grow with your baby and doesn’t become a hassle for you when using it multiple times a day.  

Wheel base!

Choose a stroller with a wide wheel base for increased stability. You still want to comfortably fit through standard doors (usually 30”) but a wider wheel base reduces the risk of strollers tipping over which is one of the main reasons for stroller related accidents.

Compatibility with your car seat!

If you are not going for a travel system (stroller and car seat from the same brand usually sold as a bundle) make sure your stroller is compatible with the car seat you have or want to buy. Stroller brands note on their websites which car seat models they are directly compatible with and also whether they offer adapters for other models to ensure a safe connection between the car seat and the stroller chassis.

These are just a few aspects for you to consider.

Try and picture how your every day life will look like.

• Will you be moving the stroller in and out of the car often?

• Use it for quick trips to the local grocery store?

• Ride on bumpy forest and park trails?

• Get your exercise in while jogging with your little munchkin?

• How much space do you have at home to safely store it?

The better you know how you will use the stroller the easier it will become to make a decision based on functionality.

Let us know whether you are interested in a full list of questions we wished we had asked ourselves when we were stroller shopping.