Many manufacturers of baby strollers today complete their models as much as possible so that parents do not definitely feel a lack of anything. But all the same, problems arise - someone's standard accessory quickly deteriorated, someone did not like it, and someone even saved it or simply did not think in time, being left without a useful little thing. It is not so difficult to restore the integrity of the set, because all the parts for improving the functionality of the wheelchairs are sold separately, however, you still need to be able to choose them correctly.
Universal add-ons
What will be discussed below is often not included in the delivery set of a stroller at all, and yet all these things are absolutely indispensable for parents of small children. This means that you need to choose such products as responsibly as possible.
- The stroller is a bed of questionable comfort, so it needs special mattress, or better - orthopedic. The dimensions of the accessory should correspond to the dimensions of the cradle as much as possible, while preference should be given not to the soft, but to the more rigid version, which is more useful for posture.
You need to choose only hypoallergenic materials, otherwise the mattress can become the main cause of children's allergies.
- Shopping is usually placed in a special basket under the carrycot or seathowever, this part of the stroller is usually poorly protected not only from rain, but even from the glances of bystanders. Some of the leading stroller manufacturers have already taken care of releasing separate covers for these baskets, which will refresh the stroller shopping experience. Such an accessory is chosen according to the same logic as an ordinary bag. It should be roomy, fasten securely, have pockets for various little things. The main thing is to fit the wheelchair at least according to the method of attachment.
If necessary, such a bag can be used separately, without child transport.
- Wheel covers - this is entirely an innovation, because in our country so far relatively little is known. Special bags made of rubberized and water-resistant fabric solve the problem of dirty wheel marks if the weather is wet. After returning from a walk, such covers are put on wheels somewhere on the doorstep of the apartment, protecting the cleanliness of the home.
Winter additions
Winter in our area is distinguished by a very harsh disposition, and in fact many strollers, especially foreign ones, do not provide for radical insulation. It would be possible to simply dress the child warmer, but this is also problematic - it is expensive for parents to buy a whole wardrobe, from which the baby will grow up in a matter of months. It remains to improve the design of the stroller.
- Insulated envelope Is a kind of sleeping bag for the little ones. The problem of warming a child is now being solved with the help of one thing that would replace a bunch of small clothes that are corny uncomfortable to wear on an infant. The most interesting thing is that even such a product can be a transformer, for example, some models allow you to turn an envelope into an ordinary blanket, moreover, doubled in size.
Insulated envelopes are made from different materials, you can choose both winter and demi-season versions.
- You should not forget about the comfort of parents either, so special ones are made especially for them. clutches for hands. This is a kind of hand bag, which is attached to the handle during a walk and usually involves the simultaneous presence of two hands in a common space, and not two separate mittens. You need to choose models from the fabric that retains heat well, water-repellent properties will also not be superfluous. The clutch should in no way irritate the skin of the hands, but the design, colors and choice of fabric are already a matter of taste.
Accessories for the warm season
It seems that in summer the conditions are quite comfortable for a walk, however, in the case of a small child, even a trifling reason can cause serious discomfort. Experienced parents will confirm that the stroller should also be prepared separately for the summer season, and this will require special accessories.
- Mosquito net is an excellent solution to the problem of allergies, since it prevents the access of not only various insects, but also pollen to the child. In addition, in regions with a lot of dust or simply dirty air, such a mesh provides partial filtration of the air mixture. The nets are both universal and designed exclusively for strollers - in any case, you need to be sure that you can fix it on your own "cane" or "book" without any problems. Some models also protect the baby from ultraviolet radiation, which reduces dependence on shade.
The main criterion for choosing an anti-mosquito is its reliability, however, experts say that it can also adversely affect vision, so certification of ophthalmologists will not be superfluous.
- Raincoat, as the name suggests, protects the baby from rain. It is made of synthetic materials, so you should check it at least by smell, because an unpleasant aroma indicates the toxicity of the raw materials used. For each stroller, the raincoat is made separately, since in shape and size it should fit quite accurately, having fasteners in the right places. As a rule, the material of the raincoat does not let through not only water, but also air, therefore, a compromise solution should be found on how the raincoat will ventilate, not letting rain through to the baby.
Manufacturers
There are several manufacturers who, while releasing strollers, at the same time do not forget about accessories for them, and they provide such little things to owners of strollers from competing firms. All such manufacturers can be roughly divided into three groups.
- Western manufacturers traditionally, they offer goods with high quality, however, for many domestic families, such a purchase will be burdensome due to the high cost. If possible, you should pay attention to the products of such brands as Stokke (Norway), Chicco Urban (Italy) or at least Tutek Torero (Poland). The latter brand, located in a not very wealthy EU country, offers goods relatively inexpensively, although the quality remains European.
- Russian companies they try to keep up with the western ones, but, frankly speaking, they turn out so-so. But their products are much cheaper, and the main thing is that they can be found everywhere. The most famous brand is "Karapuz"; it is about this company that relatively positive reviews are usually written.
- As with any other product, chinese products - it is always a certain risk and focus on those consumers who are ready not to overdo it, just to save money. True, there are pleasant exceptions like Baby Time.
The following video will help you decide on the choice of a stroller.
