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From: paver@milano.UUCP (R. Paver)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Strollers/carriages
Message-ID: <243@milano.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 7-Dec-85 10:52:10 EST
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Posted: Sat Dec  7 10:52:10 1985
Date-Received: Mon, 9-Dec-85 03:04:39 EST
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Reply-To: paver@milano.UUCP (R. Paver)
Organization: MCC, Austin, TX
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Keywords: strollers
Summary: Planned use of stroller dictates choice


Having 3 children and just as many strollers, here's my two cents
worth.  We've never had a carriage so I can't help you there.

Choose your stroller(s) based on how you intend to use them.  If
you really plan to stroll, that is take the baby for long walks,
possibly on rough surfaces, get a heavier duty stroller
with large wheels and a sturdy frame.

On the other hand, if you'll be using the stroller to go shopping
at the mall or to get the baby through the airport on the way to
Grandma's, get a lightweight, umbrella-type stroller.

Our current stroller is somewhat of a compromise between these two
extremes.  It's an Aprica (the yuppie stroller).  It's a midweight
with a sturdy aluminum frame.  It has good wheels and folds/unfolds
very easily--a big plus when you've only got one hand free.  It's
a little large for airplane travel, but is acceptable.  Fortunately
it was a gift (from a group of people) because they're terribly
over-priced (as is most baby stuff).

Other features to think about:

 - Soft (fabric) seats vs. those with a rigid back/bottom.
 - The seat angle should be adjustable to keep up with baby's growth.
 - The little sun roofs are a pain, but nice to have when the
   sun's beating down.
 - Extra pouches have never been of much use to us.
 - If the stroller pusher is extra tall, think about handle height.
   It's a great way to get a sore back!