Stroller for winter

A stroller is one of the first items to be bought for a child. In this case, the season for which it is intended plays an important role. Agree, picking an easy, compact and functional stroller for the summer is easier. For those who need to decide on the choice of a winter stroller, this article is intended. In it we'll talk about whether there are lightweight strollers for the winter, how to insulate and what to put in the stroller in winter, how to choose envelopes in a stroller for the winter, which of the options offered are most convenient and functional, etc. Simply put, we'll try to figure out if a wheelchair is needed in winter, and what an ideal stroller should be for winter.

Main selection criteria

A stroller in winter should have the following characteristics:

  1. Large wheels with high cross-country ability, making it possible to ride without problems in the snow.
  2. Stability.
  3. A large enough cradle (so that the crumb was not crowded in warm winter clothes).
  4. Warmness, closed hood.

Simply put, to think about, first of all, follows about how often in your area there is snow and how much it is, and also in what condition roads, sidewalks, etc. (how often they are cleaned, whether they have asphalt, concrete, tiles or they are ground, sand, etc.). It is from this will depend on the choice of a stroller for the winter.

Additional accessories and accessories

The presence of a raincoat on a stroller for winter is also a plus, because he is able to protect the child not only from the rain or snow, but also from the cold wind, which is especially important in cold winter weather.

The stroller cane for winter is less convenient than its "sisters" of heavier weight, since often the cane wheels are not able to overcome snow barriers and are suitable only for snowless winters. At the same time, if you live in a high-rise building (especially if you do not have problems with the elevator), a heavy stroller will not work for you, because every day you have to carry an additional 10-12 kg up and down the stairs.

Three-wheeled strollers are lighter, but they have lower passability in the snow, besides, if there is a double front wheel in the wheelchair, it is often packed with snow, further complicating the movement. Thus, single wheels, although they look less impressive than double wheels, are better for winter than double wheels. Turning wheels (if any) in winter are better to block - so they are less stuck in the snow.

The presence of an insulated cover on the legs is an added plus. The use of the cover in combination with the envelope for the stroller will reliably protect the crumbs even in severe cold. Envelope in strollers for the winter is better to buy separately, since in that case you will be able to choose the envelope most suitable for you in size, thickness, material type, color, etc. In the future, an envelope for a stroller can be used, for example, when sledding - so you will be sure that the crumb is fully protected from the cold.

The main rules of winter festivities

  1. Heat not the stroller, but the baby. If you are faced with a choice, buy a warmer stroller with a small cradle or not so warm, but with a cradle much larger - take the second. Better then dress the baby in a warmer overall or buy an envelope thicker.
  2. A hand clutch, sold as an accessory for wheelchairs, is very useful for mothers, whose crumbs like long walks or sleep in the fresh air.
  3. Do not walk with newborns and young children at temperatures below -10 ° C (and if there is a strong wind, then walking with the baby is not necessary and with less frost - there is a risk of winding or frostbite the delicate skin of the baby). Better instead, take out the stroller with a crumb on a closed balcony or loggia - there is enough fresh air and sun, but not so cold and there is no piercing cold wind.
  4. Use a protective face and hands cream (for yourself and for the baby). But keep in mind that you need to apply it in advance - no later than half an hour or hour before going out - otherwise the risk of frostbite increases.