A pushchair or pram is going to be with you for a long time, often several years and possibly longer if you have more children. Therefore, it only makes sense that you spend some time considering what you need to look out for when buying one. It goes without saying that safety and comfort are a must, but below are some other things you might not have considered:

Your Lifestyle: Depending on how you travel the most should be considered when buying a pushchair or pram… If you drive a lot you need to make sure the pram will fold down easily to fit into the car’s trunk. If you walk a lot, then ensure good suspension, maneuverability and stability. If you are heavily dependent on public transport then make sure you choose a lightweight model and are comfortable with how quickly and easily the pushchair can fold down.

Space Limitations: How big is it, folded and unfolded? Will it fit in the trunk or back seat of your car? Will it fit through a standard-size door? Can you take it on a subway or bus?

Weight: Think about how much lifting you’ll need to do with the pram. Do you regularly have to climb stairs? If you will be lifting the pram a lot you’ll obviously want to look at a lightweight model.

Your Height: Of course, all parents want their baby’s comfort to be the most important thing, but it is always worth considering your own height. If you are tall you won’t want to choose a model that has you bending down, as you can get a bad back. Make sure the model will be suitable for all the people who will be using it.

Wheel Type: Most people prefer the fully independent wheels but fixed position or oversized wheels can make the pushchair or pram more stable.

Portability: Many parents have two pushchair or prams for various needs. A full-size pushchair or pram is great for longer, bumpier rides, while the ultracompact umbrella fits everywhere from trunks to overhead bins on planes. If you buy only one pushchair or pram, keep portability at the top of your list.

Sanity-Saving Features: As with cars, there are many innovative and time-saving pushchair or pram features available. Some models offer the beloved one-hand-fold feature; others have all-terrain wheels; others include parent trays. Plan ahead and think about what you can and cannot live without.

Budget: As with everything, you generally get what you pay for. That’s not to say you can’t find a great pushchair or pram for a great price though (and vice versa!). Look at all the features that come with the model and decide what you can live without, and what you can’t. At the end of the day though remember that this is something that will be with you until your child’s toddler years, and by then you might have another baby!

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