While they can be bothersome and unsightly, you'll be glad you bothered if your toddler tumbles eye-first into the edge of the coffee table.
How important are things like fold, weight, a reversible seat, a large storage basket and an adjustable handlebar to you? Be sure to carefully think through all the features you need—or want—in a stroller before making your choice.
Read in app Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Karen Siwak kept many of the clothes her kids wore when they were little.
When your child gets older, switch out the bassinet for the front or rear-facing toddler seat. Adding baby number two? Add on the multi-directional Rumble Seat or the PiggyBack Ride-Along Board for a big kid who wants to stand and ride.
“We’ve used the Wayfinder both on neighborhood jogging and for tackling our local trails and it has knocked it out of the park every time. Compact enough to handle winding trail paths, the smoothest push you could hope for across different terrains, and the basket can carry more than expected at first glance. We had lunch for 5, extra snacks, water for the hot day and a first aid kit all comfortably carried.
Don’t forget about the baby gym - it’s a must-have for stimulating your baby’s senses and encouraging them to explore their world.
“Doona car seat stroller with accessories [is my favorite item of baby gear]. It is a game changer for getting to appointments when baby is little, and later just such a space saver when traveling. Everyone comments on it when they see it.” — MD
I didn't just want to go through and get rid of them thoughtlessly — they aren't garbage. Instead, I wanted to go through each outfit respectfully and slowly, remembering the moments my children wore each.
“After tons of research, we decided to try out the Joolz for our first family trip to Colorado. The stroller itself is very easy to unfold (after a little practice) and has great steering considering the smaller wheels. It did just fine on cobblestone/gravel paths and loved having the Nuna Pipa car seat attachments to push when in her car seat.
Wrote to them and received a quick response. Even though they do not service the area where I live, they found a recommendation on another website and also had some other suggestions as well. Thank you! Much appreciated!
A stroller wagon is a hybrid of a stroller + a wagon, featuring the maneuverability of a stroller alongside the fun and functionality of a wagon. Most have large wheels, a robust suspension system and both push and pull functionality, and many break down in some way to make them more compact for portability. Stroller wagons have many pros (great for an outdoors-loving family, for seating multiple kids and for older kids who may be beyond a traditional stroller but not yet ready to walk independently for long periods of time), but some cons, too (most are big and bulky, expensive and don’t always work for infants, and many don’t maneuver nearly as well as a stroller).
Most little ones love the practice and feeling of swinging. Somewhat mimicking the feeling in the womb, many parents find the best baby swing to be a great place for little ones to relax and prepare for sleep in their crib or to be entertained while a meal is prepared.
Your newborn's first bath can be a daunting task, but with the right bath gear, you'll both be enjoying bath time in pelo time. We've collected our favorite bathtime products Rent strollers to help you on your journey.
Even before your baby's first teeth pop through their gums and teething starts in earnest, you should practice oral care by brushing their gums. Finding a soft and gentle but effective brush is key.