Probably one of the most important things you should consider when choosing a new pushchair for your baby is how heavy it is. The weight is such an important thing to think about as you will probably spend a lot of your time with your new pushchair, including lifting it on your own, and folding it while also holding your baby. It is therefore most practical to look at some lightweight pushchairs when making a decision about which one to buy.
Think about a typical day for you and your child, and create a list of activities that you do that involve a pushchair. Then use this list when considering features to look for in a pushchair. For example if you use public transport regularly you will have to lift the pushchair onto and off buses and trains. If you drive places with a pushchair you will have to lift it in and out of the car regularly.
Generally in every day use you will also encounter stairs, curbs and other obstacles that you have to manoeuvre around or lift a pushchair over. Therefore life would be so much easier if you had a lightweight pushchair.
You should look at the weight of all the pushchairs you are considering but remember that the weight of your child will be added onto that when you’re pushing it around. The weight of the actual pushchair is important to consider for folding and lifting the pushchair but also for pushing it with a child in it.
Pushing can be hard work, depending on the terrain you are covering and also the distance. If you do a lot of walking it can get very tiring pushing a heavy pushchair around all the time and a lightweight pushchair would make things easier. You need all the energy you have to look after your baby so there’s no need to waste it pushing a heavy pushchair around all day.
Lightweight pushchairs help many parents on a daily basis but you should consider the weight of a pushchair alongside other features that you might need. Be sure to research thoroughly and compare several manufacturers before you decide which pushchair is right for you and your child.