Safety standards of strollers

Buying a good Baby Travel System is important. Priority is usually given to the car seat component of the Baby Travel System. However, did you know that there can be some hazards related to the stroller component of the Baby Travel System? As a matter of fact, in the U.S. only, over 8000-10,000 accidents related to strollers happen every year. The major cause being babies falling off their strollers.

Unfortunately, other less common accidents involving a poorly designed Baby Travel System can also happen such as crushed fingers in the part where the stroller fold or cuts on sharp edges. Other accidents can involve an unbalanced stroller or carriage that can collapse on the side.

So this is why it is important to carefully choose a stroller. Do some research before purchasing a baby stroller. Here at Baby Travel Systems, our products are carefully selected based on other parents reviews. Since parents are the best judges for their kids, we feel that our products will satisfy your needs and standards.

Hence, here is what safety standards are applicable to the stroller component of the Baby Travel System:

1) There should be no exposed coil springs, they can pinch or injure your child

2) A device that will lock the stroller, therefore preventing accidental collapse

3) A safety belt that is securely attached to either the upholstery or the frame

4) Stability of the stroller

5) Safety signs

A baby travel system that suits your needs

Strollers and carriages make having to walk with a child (or children!) a lot easier. However, not all strollers are the same. Depending of the type of needs you have, the good stroller your best friend or neighbor recommended you may not suit you. Let’s have a closer look at what stroller suits what type of needs.

First, if you are intending on taking the bus a lot with baby, or to pack the stroller in and out of the car a lot, invest in a baby travel system that has a good quality but lightweight stroller. Also called “umbrella strollers” because the handles look like the handle of an umbrella handles, those lightweight strollers are made of aluminum frames and weight nearly more than the baby, five pounds in some cases!

Second, if you are planning on running the errands with baby, walking on rough roads and cracked sidewalks, choose a Baby Travel System that has standard size or a larger size and sturdier stroller. The advantage of choosing a bigger size is that they can can also hold a decent amount of packages, and come with many features such as tablets to hold baby’s toys and snacks. Some models also come with sunshades, windbreakers and allow you to change the position of the seat back.

Need a little of both? You can also go middle-ground with your baby travel system. Newer middle-sized models of strollers can more easily be packed than big strollers, and still have their durability and some of their interesting features.

Take your time to look at the pre-selected baby strollers and carriages to find one that will suit your lifestyle and keep your baby safe on Baby Travel System.