You know parents today are more active than their baby boomer counterparts of a few decades ago. Not only do they work, but they also have active lifestyles which include exercise, socialization, and other outdoor activities in which baby should not be excluded from. Frequently, the traditional stroller does not fit this type of lifestyle. The active, energetic young couples they may want to consider lightweight strollers for their families so that their babies can be a part of any outdoor activities that are going on.
Strollers and stroller shopping are important activities parents need to do to help transport their children from one place to another. Many couples are living a very active lifestyle and they need more than the traditional stroller or a travel system stroller. Lightweight strollers can have adjustable handles and weigh, in most cases, considerably less than 25 pounds. This allows parents to be able to take not only the stroller and the child, but also allows the couple to be able to transport the stroller in their vehicles without taking up too much room.
Lightweight strollers come in many shapes and sizes, but when you are shopping for one, either to supplement a full sized stroller or just get a new stroller, keep in mind that this style of stroller is best for older babies who can already sit up on their own and toddlers as well. Make sure your selection includes safety features which keep the stroller from folding when in use and is made of materials easy to clean. Another feature to verify is the height of the handlebars. Some very tall or very petite parents require adjustable handles and handlebars to accommodate their statures.
Another form of lightweight stroller for the very active lifestyle family is a lightweight version of the jogging stroller. Jogging strollers can be quite lightweight and usually have a rather large compartment for storing baby's items underneath the seating area which can be used for toys or diaper bags or blankets. The lightweight jogging stroller is light enough for you to push the child ahead of you and at the same time get a workout that many mothers don't have the opportunity to get. You get the cardiovascular benefits from pushing a lightweight jogging stroller, but you also get the workout that allows you to work out your calves, thighs, and other leg muscles, all while taking baby out as well.
Lightweight strollers are wonderful for most families that are on the go. If a family travels a lot and moves from one place to another either by car or by air, lightweight strollers are essential in getting the baby with you to the airport, train station or bus terminal, or any other venue the family wishes to travel by. Lightweight strollers are usually less expensive than the traditional travel systems for babies and many lightweight strollers can be found online and can be purchased and shipped to your house with little to no effort at all, which is ideal for busy families!
Tags: Babies, Baby, Child, Infant, Lightweight, Mobility, Parent, Pram, Pushchair, Stroller, Toddler
The newest trend in carrying infants around is actually a throwback to more ancient times. Baby slings are lengths of cloth that are tied across the parent's body so that the baby is cradled within the cloth, against the chest of the parent. This leaves your hands free to do other things while still being able to comfort and care for your baby. Slings are not new, in fact they are fairly old in concept. There are even references to the use of baby slings in works of art from Medieval times and earlier. Early Europeans felt that allowing a baby too much freedom was unhealthy for it and so swaddled the child tightly for the first six months of its life, and then kept the baby near the mother's heart so that she could protect the child. This was accomplished through the use of baby slings.
Baby slings still do offer enormous benefits, both medical and psychological, for the mother and the parent. First of all, the child can be carried by either parent, allowing the mother or father to bond with the child on a very deep, intimate level. Some pediatric and child rearing experts suggest that bonding with an infant helps reduce the amount of crying as well as the effects of separation anxiety as baby gets older. Whether this is true or not, what is known is that the parents report feeling more attached and more "in tune" with their baby when they use the baby sling as opposed to when the child is playing, in a high chair, or even in a baby stroller.
Secondly, the task of carrying around a baby, even a relatively new baby, can wear out even the strongest of arms, especially if the child falls asleep in an awkward position. Baby slings allow the child to be carried about while leaving the arms of the mother or father free to move about, pick up objects, open doors, and generally take care of themselves and older children.
Previous decades had introduced baby backpacks which were worn either on the back or on the front of the person. Experts warn that propping a child up, especially a newborn child, can cause harm and discomfort to the baby. Baby slings, on the other hand, allow the baby to remain in a cradled position, which increases their comfort level without risk to their health or wellbeing. Additionally, because there are no metal frames or complicated buckles, there is less chance of pinched fingers or legs as well. Baby slings do protect the child as well because the sling wraps around the child, the greatest tension is at the edges of the cloth, which causes the bundle to "hug" the child and prevent them from spilling out and injuring themselves.
Baby slings are a new adaptation to an old and time-tested technology that has important health benefits as well as psychological benefits. Both parents and child seem to benefit from this return to the old ways of childcare. The better construction of the baby slings also ensures the safety of the child and since they are single pieces of cloth, cleaning a soiled one is much easier than other carriers.
Tags: Attachment, Babies, Baby, Babywearing, Carrier, Child, Infant, Parent, Sling, Toddler, Wearing
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