by Robert MeyerHave you ever made a purchase and the later experienced cognitive dissonance or buyer’s remorse? That is, you regret making the purchase for a variety of reasons. One of the most common reasons for cognitive dissonance is that you discover you could have purchased a better quality product for the same money or you could have purchased the same product for less money elsewhere.The best way to avoid being disappointed with your decision is to first due some research. Many consumers, including myself, rely heavily on Consumer Reports for their testing and rating of products. Then the consumer can choose a product with greater confidence that it is a quality product. This however, only satisfies half of the equation. The consumer now knows the relative quality of the product they want to purchase but they do not yet know where they can find the best price. This half of the equation requires additional research on the part of the consumer. The internet is an invaluable tool when it comes to comparison shopping. You can compare the price of the product you desire without ever leaving the comfort of your home. You can then decide to purchase it online (for convenience) or drive to the retailer that offers the best price.This article will hopefully help you in making a decision on which stroller to purchase for your new baby or babies. I use Consumer Reports’ ratings for the relative quality rating of the strollers and add my own price comparison research to assist in your decision.Guide to the RatingsOverall score is based primarily on performance, maneuverability (all-terrain strollers), ease of use, and safety. Performance is panelists' impression of ease of pushing and maneuvering on varied terrain while walking (all-terrain strollers) or running (jogging strollers). Ease of use is primarily based on ease of safety harness use, folding and unfolding, adjusting backrest, lifting, carrying, and engaging wheel brakes. Safety for each stroller was assessed by testing for compliance with ASTM F 833-05a voluntary standard and a stability test designed by Consumers Union. Strollers that did not meet the standard or had relatively lower stability on an adjustable inclined plane were downgraded. Price is approximate retail for stroller. Maneuverability was assessed by trained staffers on how well the strollers maneuvered S-turns through cones, narrow sections, grass, dirt trails, uphill, downhill, and steps while walking. Durability was assessed by rolling the strollers 19 miles over 150,000 bumps with a 40 pound bag in the seat, then each stroller was folded and unfolded 10 times to check for mechanical failure or unusual wear.Traditional StrollersThe traditional strollers listed below are rated in four categories: day-to-day use, folding, reclining and maneuverability. Graco Quattro Tour. The Graco Quattro Tour was top-rated and a Consumer Reports “Best Buy” with an overall score of 84. It was rated excellent in folding, reclining, and maneuverability, and very good in day-to-day use. It includes the following features: one-touch brakes, car seat compatible, safe for newborns, trays for parents and child, extra storage basket, stands when folded and weighs 27lbs. The suggested retail price is $130.Stokke Xplory. The Stokke Xplory ranked a close second with a score of 82. It was also rated excellent in two the four categories: reclining and maneuverability. It rated very good in folding and day-to-day use. Its features include: 5-point harness, safe for newborns, one-touch brakes, extra storage space and an adjustable handle. However, it is not car seat compatible, does not have trays and does not stand when folded and weight 27lbs. The suggested retail price is $770.Bugaboo Frog. The Bugaboo Frog received a score of 77. It also rated excellent in two of four categories: folding and maneuverability. It rated very good in reclining and day-to-day use. Its features include: 5-point harness, safe for newborns, one-touch brakes, car seat compatible, and extra storage space. It does not have trays and will not stand when folded. It weighs 23lbs. The suggested retail price is $730.Safety 1st Avilla Alumlite. The Safety 1st Avilla Alumlite received a score of 73. It rated excellent in folding and in maneuverability and very good in day-today use. It rated only good in reclining. Its features include: car seat compatibility, adjustable handle, extra trays and stands when folded. It weighs 18lbs. The suggested retail price is $70.Jogging StrollersJogging strollers are designed for the serious runner and the non-swivel front wheel can make indoor maneuverability difficult. Below is the review of seven jogging strollers. The review includes three categories: performance, ease of use, and safety.Dreamer Design Rebound. The Dreamer Design Rebound was top-rated by Consumer Reports but received only a very good rating and a score of 79. It rated excellent in performance and very good in easy of use and safety. It does fold and weight 30lbs. The suggested retail price is $220.Jeep Overland Limited. The Jeep Overland Limited received an overall very good rating and a score of 76. It rated excellent rating in maneuverability and a very good rating in ease of use and in safety. It weighs 30lbs and retails for $170.Kelty Speedster 16 Deluxe. The Kelty received an overall very good rating and a score of 76. It rated excellent rating in maneuverability and in safety and a very good rating in ease of use. It weighs 24lbs and retails for $335.Baby Trend Expedition. The Baby Trend Expedition received an overall very good rating and a score of 75. It rated excellent rating in maneuverability and a very good rating in ease of use and in safety. It weighs 25lbs and retails for $100.Schwinn Free Runner LT. This Schwinn received an overall good rating and a score of 70. It rated excellent rating in maneuverability only, in ease of use it received a very good rating but was rated only good in safety. It weighs 22lbs and retails for $190.Baby Jogger Performance. The Baby Jogger received an overall good rating and a score of 66. It rated excellent rating in maneuverability. In ease of use and in safety it was rated good. It weighs 25lbs and retails for $330.InStep Run Around. The InStep Run Around received an overall rating of good and a score of 53. It rated excellent rating in maneuverability, a good rating in safety, a poor fair in safety. It weighs 23lbs and retails for $90.InStep Run Around LTD. The InStep Run Around LTD received an overall rating of fair-to-good and a score of 53. It rated excellent rating in maneuverability, a good rating in safety, a poor fair in safety. It weighs 25lbs and retails for $90.The results of my price comparison research reveals that shopping for strollers at http://www.bestbabythingsonline.com will result in substantial savings on all models.
Having a new baby in the family would entail a lot of responsibilities on the side of the parents. Providing only the best for the baby is the most important concern. All of the things provided are to be carefully thought of. One of these things is the baby's stroller. However, it will be more difficult to the mother if she's expecting two babies? That means efforts are doubled just to take care of the twins.
As a mother who gave birth to twins, your best ally is the double stroller. Nowadays, there are three variations of double strollers that you can choose from based on your needs as well as the twins'.
Three Variations of Double Strollers
Tandem strollers
Side-by-side strollers
Jogging strollers
Introducing Double Jogging Strollers
Double jogging stroller is yet another innovation in double strollers. In choosing the best of the jogging strollers, here are the important guidelines to keep in mind when you shop for this kind of strollers to ensure your twin's safety.
Wheel size. A double jogging stroller must have bigger wheels. Choose a sixteen inch size for the back and front wheels. The smoother the ride, the more comfortable your twins will feel. Also, it will be easier to push.
Quality of design and construction. Having to carry two babies means that your stroller should be durable. A good stroller is sturdy so it can't be easily bent and your babies can use it for a long time. Choose a stroller made of aluminum frame that is welded. The seats must be padded, and they should recline so babies can take a nap. And never forget to pick alloy wheels.
Lightweight. The lighter the stroller, the better. After all, you don't want to end up pulling your heavy strollers that are built insufficiently, especially when they carry your twins.
Safety. A 5-point harness built in your chosen double jogging stroller is safe for your twins while you are jogging or taking a walk.
Shield. How well your babies are protected against rain, wind, or the sun depends on the canopy of the strollers. Choose a stroller with two independent canopies for each of their seats.
Handlebar design. The height and adjustability of the handlebar should also be considered so that your height as well as your spouse's will not be an issue as to who will push the strollers.
Weight limit. It would be better if you choose a stroller with higher limit since you can put on more stuff like diapers, toys, or baby wipes. More importantly, your babies can still use the stroller if they grow bigger or older.
Shock absorber. This is an added feature and may not be necessary but important as well to be prepared for bumpy roads.
Brake. It is important that the brake is functioning well to avoid your double stroller from running away while you are putting something on the stroller.
To know more about top of the line double strollers and the different models available, visit Pure and Honest Kids. You can check the images to view each double stroller to help you decide which one to buy.
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