Pram Practicality – Choosing a Pram or Stroller to Suit Your Lifestyle

Albert Clamark - 23 Jan 19

Having kids is one of life’s greatest adventures. You’ll laugh, cry, want to tear your hair out, get overwhelmed with joy, share their bliss, their sorrow and their laughter. You’ll be with them every step of the way until that day when they finally take wing and leave the nest. But oh, the choices. There’s so many choices to make throughout the years. Which school? Which bike? Which friend is allowed to sleep over? Which toys to buy as Santa’s presents? Yet one of the first choices parents-to-be are faced with is which pram to buy. With plenty on the market, it can be hard to choose – so read on as we shed some light on how to pick the best pram or stroller to suit your lifestyle.

A Word on Budget

Before you rush out to buy the Salsa 3 Pram or the latest and greatest model of another brand, there’s the most important thing to consider – your budget. Make no mistake – you are going to need a pram, as who wants to be cooped up inside with a baby the whole time! So unless a friend, family member or colleague has an old model they no longer need, you’re going to be spending some money. So, figure out a budget range and tailor your shopping to that range. If things are tight consider looking online for a second-hand pram or stroller – but perform your due diligence and inspect it for obvious damage and wear and tear.

Extra Features

Can you get by with just a basic push stroller? Or do you want a pram with all the bells and whistles, including cup-holders and Bluetooth connectivity? Another thing to consider is if the pram you’re looking at can fit an extra seat down the line. This is useful if you’re planning on number two within a few years. Instead of selling your old pram and buying a double, you can just buy an extra seat for less than the cost of a double pram. Or perhaps you’re expecting twins, in which case a double is probably the best pram for you.

Lightweight and Ready to Run?

Are you a particularly active family? Do you like to run, ride, exercise and stretch with the best of them? If so then you may want to consider purchasing a lightweight pram that isn’t too heavy to push about as you go for a jog with bubs. Also, believe us –  if you drive you’ll be folding up the pram and popping it in the boot and getting it out nearly every day for a few years, so a model that is easy to lift will be a godsend.

Aesthetics Matter Too

If you’re looking at prams to suit your particular lifestyle, then we need to mention appearances. While obviously a pram should be practical, functional and suited to your family, you may also be concerned with how it looks. Consider the design, style, colour and contours as you’re shopping and picture how it will look as you go about your daily errands. After all, new parents aren’t always the sharpest dressed or neatest – so if your pram is that’s a bonus!

Summing Up

Work out your budget and shop accordingly, and consider a hand-me-down or second-hand if times are tight. Work out what sort of extra features you’d like in a pram or stroller, and if you’re an active family consider a lightweight model. Consider how the pram looks in relation to your personal style and your lifestyle and pick something that fits how you like to live!

Albert Clamark

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