The very first transport of a child is a stroller . And during the first three years of the child, parents will need at least 2 strollers: with a cradle for the period from birth to 6 months and a promenade - from 6 months to three years. And after all, each of the strollers (if you take a good quality) is quite expensive and there is always a problem what to do with the first option.
Therefore, in order to save the parents' funds and place in the apartments, 2-in-1 stroller-transformers were created, and for car owners - 3 in 1, since it has a car seat .
In this article, let's talk about how to choose a 3-in-1 baby stroller with a 3-in-1 system for children among a wide variety of models on the market.
What is a 3-in-1 stroller?
The stroller-transformer with the system 3 in 1 - universal wheelchair, consisting of three blocks: cradles for the newborn, walking and carrying-car seats.
To convert a universal wheelchair-transformer 3 into 1 from one type to another it's enough to completely remove the first block from the chassis and replace it with a second one or a car seat. This procedure is very easy to perform and takes just a few seconds.
The price of such a transformer is certainly higher than that of a conventional stroller, but much lower than the total cost of two separate strollers (for a newborn and a walking stroller) and an autoarmchair of the same firm. This is due to the fact that in the 3-in-1 system only one frame (or chassis) is manufactured, and not two.
Such strollers-transformers are of all modifications: light, with swiveling front wheels, three-wheeled and four-wheeled, with a handle, etc.
How to choose a 3-in-1 baby stroller for children?
When choosing such a stroller, you need to pay attention to each element at the same time:
Cradle for a newborn
She must be:
- sufficient size: a minimum height of 30 cm, and a width so that a blanket or an envelope can be placed in addition to the child;
- hard even bottom;
- the inner part is made of natural materials;
- with a hole for ventilation;
- waterproof;
- with a mattress that is removed.
Pleasure Bloc
In this part of the stroller it is very important to check:
- availability and reliability of fasteners (they must be five-pointed);
- the possibility to lay out the seat completely 180 degrees (for sleeping);
- protection from the sun (visor);
- the strength of the side supports, so that the child does not fall out and not roll.
Chassis (frame) and wheels
It is necessary to pay attention to:
- ease of installation and removal from the chassis of all interchangeable blocks;
- weight, the lightest stroller-transformers are those whose skeleton is made of aluminum (plastic ones are also light, but not so strong).
- the width between the wheels, which should not exceed the width of the doors in your house, especially the elevator;
- height, as tall parents will be very uncomfortable with a low stroller;
- the ability to move the handle back and forth and hang the bag.
Car seat
Must meet all security requirements (which is usually confirmed by certificates).
The most popular 3-in-1 carriages are the models of such companies as CAM (Italy), Chicco (Italy), Bebetto (Poland), Dada Paradiso Group (Poland), Peg-Perego (Italy), Kiddy (Germany), Jane (Spain ) and Bertoni (Bulgaria).
But, despite all the advantages of universal strollers 3 in 1, it has some disadvantages:
- need for additional storage space for the unit, which is not used;
- if there are problems or something uncomfortable in running when driving a cradle for newborns, then you have to put up with them and when using a walking block, that is, up to 3 years;
- The car seat lasts only up to 6 months, then you have to buy it for the next age.
Approaching responsibly to choosing a 3-in-1 stroller, you will provide your child with convenient transport for the entire period of skiing (up to about 3 years).