Spring has returned with an invitation to come outside and enjoy the fresh air. Winterâs ice and snow have melted away-- gone forever like bad memories, the sidewalks and streets are dry, clear, and passable. Green replaces brown as the color of the local landscape. The Sun is shining bright; there is a fresh crispness in the air as gentle breezes enter through the newly opened windows delivering the invitation. The temperatures hover around sixty degrees. Parents read the invitation again: âCome, come outside and play, enjoy the outdoors with meââ¦signed âSpringâ.
Mothers and Fathers, who have safely bundled up their babies and toddlers with layers of clothes during the winter months and carried them over the ice and snow, begin to slowly return to the neighborhood sidewalk and streets, parks, and malls, pushing their small babies along in their strollers. New parents or parents-to-be begin to shop for baby strollers so they can join other neighborhood moms or dads who set out for the great outdoors in response to springâs invitation.
Life and people like the budding bushes, flowers, and trees reappear in neighborhoods adding themselves to the mosaic street scenes of springtime. The exercising, health minded parents, in steady paces push their baby or babies in their single or double jogging strollers putting in their scheduled run for the day.
The cyclist enthusiasts lovingly secure their precious little ones in the bike trailers already attached to their choice of transportation, and pedal their way around the neighborhood in streets and on sideways with destinations unknown. Their babies and toddlers in their safety compartment enjoy the nice fresh air from their modern day âhorse-drivenâ carriage that they have been deprived of all winter long.
With only a sweater or jacket as needed outerwear, they regally take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful fresh spring views as the gentle breezes caress their little faces through the screened windows of the enclosed cart. Mom or dad supplies the âhorsepowerâ in front of them as they enjoy their âroyal rideâ through neighborhood of the local stately mansions.
Elsewhere, neighborhood moms, with Springâs invitation in hand and the other hand on a stroller, join each other leisurely pushing their infants along side by side in single or double umbrella strollers sharing their stories of motherhood, and how they survived the winter doldrums being locked up indoors all season long. Each new breath of springâs fresh air is really a sigh of relief of freedom for these winter prisoners. Off to the local park they go to join other proud parents to present their blessed children to each other (maybe for the first time), share parenting strategies and techniques, and catch up on the latest happenings in their neighborhoods.
Strollers these days come in many brand names, such BOB, Maclaren, TikeTech, and Bugaboo with different models that cater to sports minded parents, all-terrain, walking, jogging, cycling or hybrids. There are wide varieties of shapes and sizes for single, double, or triples passengers. They have umbrella type coverings, retractable canopies, prams, open air types, or enclosed cabins. Like in a paint store the colors are plentiful. There are three wheelers and four wheelers. There are set wheels and swivel wheels. They may have one carrying compartment or multiple compartments for the journeyâs needed cargo. Thereâs something to meet every parentâs need to safely share the lovely outdoors and warm weather with their precious little child or children.
So let the good times roll as moms and dads, walking, jogging, or biking return to the sidewalks and streets of our neighborhoods; and reminds us all to look for that invitation to enjoy the outdoors, the fresh air, and the new life all around us, especially when we peek into those strollers to get a glimpse of the cute little babies who are their passengers.
By Robert Walsh
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Baby strollers come in all shapes and sizes and fit almost any taste as well as any budget. The most important aspect of any baby stroller you are considering is safety. Will this stroller protect your child adequately or does it pose a potential problem down the road?
First, before even going to the store or shopping on line, you should check out "Consumer Reports" and its findings on strollers for the year. "Consumer Reports" is a professional, unbiased reviewer of all kinds of consumer products from food to cars and everything in between. Their reports on strollers have predicted many a recall which could become an inconvenience or even a danger to you and your child later on. Their tests are focused on safety and comfort for both the baby and the adult using the stroller and include strap location, durability of the fasteners, and how easy the baby stroller is to maneuver. Consumer Reports requires payment for access to their site in the form of a subscription. If you are making purchases of consumer goods, the subscription fee is a small price to pay for excellent reviews on not only your baby stroller purchase, but any consumer item you are considering. Since they review all kinds of products, you may find referring to them a habit as time goes by.
Another factor you should consider the weight of the baby stroller. It does seem a bit weird to contemplate the weight of a stroller when you will be pushing it and it is on wheels, but it does make a difference in your decision. First of all, the weight affects the maneuverability of the stroller. The heavier the baby stroller, the harder it is to turn which may cause muscle strain and make for a tired mommy or daddy at the end of a long day. Weight also effects how easy the stroller will be to fold, load, unload, and unfold. Heavy strollers can become problematic for newly-delivered mothers as the extra strain may cause problems in areas once thought already healed. Also, even for later on, mothers and fathers of petite or small frame may struggle with lifting and unfolding the strollers repeatedly, say at an outing to a park or to grandma's house for the day. Don't discount the weight of an object you'll be lugging around for at least a year, if not more.
Finally, you will want to consider the price range you are willing to pay for you baby stroller. Some baby strollers are over priced, and some are a great value. Consider carefully the features you need and if the additional cost is something you are willing to pay for those features. If you can't afford (or don't want to pay) full price for a baby stroller, consider looking in second-hand stores. Thrift stores can have refurbished baby strollers which are in great condition and are very cost effective.
The arrival of a little one brings much joy and a lot of work. Make some of that work easy by choosing one of the many baby strollers that will work best for your family.
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