Stroller Tips to Personalize Your Baby’s Ride

Imagine you and your baby enjoying a leisurely walk in your local park. The stroller features that you consider helpful or essential will undoubtedly differ depending on where you live, the terrain, and the weather. If you are on the lookout for stroller tips to make your stroller fit for purpose, we have you covered.

Before You Buy

Not every stroller is created equal, and while the cost will play into your stroller choice, we urge you to consider functionality over any other factor. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you buy a stroller:

• Will I be using the stroller off-road or on uneven ground?
• Will I be running or jogging with the stroller?
• Do I plan on going traveling or on vacation with the stroller?
• Do I plan to use the stroller when shopping or to get groceries?
• Do I intend to carry more than one child in the future?
• Will I be going out in the rain, snow, or sunshine?
• Are there accessories that can be purchased later?

A quality stroller should be able to last for years, so it is worthwhile putting in the time to research what will be the best fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle.

Upgrading Your Stroller

Even the best stroller could make use of our hacks to ensure your ride is more efficient, practical, and convenient. Here are our most valuable yet inexpensive ways to upgrade your stroller in minutes.

Carabiners and Binder clips

Always keep a few large carabiners and binder clips attached to your stroller. These are useful in a multitude of ways, including:

• Carrying shopping bags attached to the handles
• Ensure toys, books, or sippy cups don’t get thrown out unwittingly
• Attaching a muslin for quick sunshade

Counterweight

How many of us have picked up our baby, only to see our stroller tumble backward with the weight of bags attached to the handles? Quickly solve this issue by attaching counterweights to the bottom of the front stroller legs. Ankle weights work a charm and are simple to remove when you’re packing the stroller away.

Keeping baby cool

It’s lovely getting out of the house and going for a walk on a warm summer’s day; however, small children can quickly overheat and become dehydrated. Luckily, there are some simple tricks to beat the stroller heat, including:

• Pop in a cooling pad
• Clip on a versatile fan for infants
• Always use sunscreen
• Dampen a muslin and lay over your baby

Use a lock

A bulky stroller isn’t always practical when in small shops, restaurants, or other tight locations. To give yourself peace of mind, attach a bike lock or stroller lock so that you can quickly pop into a shop with your baby and leave your stroller locked in place.

Make a video

Have you ever forgotten how to pack your stroller away? Unfortunately, this is quite a common predicament for parents who don’t use their stroller daily or when passing over responsibilities to a grandparent or babysitter. We highly recommend making a short informational video about how to assemble and pack away your stroller. Your caregiver will appreciate the forethought.

Whether you are preparing for your first arrival or you are a seasoned parent with four babies in tow, we trust that everyone could learn a thing or two about how to make the most of their stroller.