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With such a bewildering choice of strollers available today making the right choice for your toddler and your lifestyle is a marathon in its on right.  Essentially you have a choice of 5 types and it quite uusal for parents to opt to purchase two or three strollers.  Lets take a look at each type.

Travel Systems

Travel systems become increasing more sophisticated with each passing year. Essentially they are a stroller which is compatible with a car seat and baby carrier.

Umbrella Strollers

Think portability here.  Umbrella Strollers are the most basic type of stroller.  They are lightweight, compact and fold flat like an umbrella. The differences between Umbrella & Standard Strollers seem to narrow each year but the traditional light weight umbrella stroller has much to offer.  It is especially useful for taking in and out of the trunk and is perfect for travelling and vacations. We wouldn’t be without one.

Standard Strollers

These tend to be bulkier, heavier and more robust than umbrella strollers.  They replaced the now old fashioned pram and are suitable for use from birth.  Many of todays models can accomodate a baby carrier.

All-Terrain Strollers

A step up from the standard stroller an all terrain stroller will typically incorporate pneumatic wheels, suspension and a stronger frame.  They usually have three rather than four wheels, the front wheel floats allowing greater maneverabilty.  If the going gets tough the front wheel can usually be locked making straight line progress over uneven ground easier.

Jogging Strollers

As the name suggest these strollers are for jogging enthusiasts who want to get in a workout or for those who go off-road a good deal.  They have bigger wheels 16″- 18″ pneumatic tires and a fixed front wheel

So there you have it a quick guide to the different types of baby stroller on the market today.  You can save a lot of money by purchasing used or discount strollers.  At our store you can also choose from an extensive range cheap strollers as well as the top brand names such as Maclaren Baby Strollers.