Strollers and strollers for the baby: salt of doubts
Among the many essentials that you must buy for your baby, the stroller occupies an important place, since from the first week of life, if the weather conditions allow it, you can take it out for a walk every day.
The walk is one of your baby's favorite moments, it is your opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and the sunlight and, as you grow older, you will discover objects of shapes and colors that call your attention and sounds that will attract all your interest. Do not forget, that throughout your growth, your baby will spend many hours in your stroller or in your stroller, so you should not skimp when it comes to selecting the one that provides the necessary comfort.
What is the best stroller for my baby?
Currently, the most modern strollers manage to combine comfort and practicality. Their carry-ons are the same, or wider than the classic strollers, but they usually also incorporate carry-cases approved for group 0, or 0+ (from birth to 13 kg, approximately 9 months). Its system of suspensions, based on springs, allows you to adapt at all times to the weight of the baby.
Are classic or modern strollers more comfortable?
Actually, it is an issue unique to each family. But the modern strollers are extremely maneuverable, thanks to their wheels, smaller, lighter and rotating; its chassis folds in a smaller space and in a simpler way, than in the classics.
At what age can we pass to the cane chair?
During the second trimester, the carrycot starts to get small. Around five months, the muscular tone of his back is already strong enough, to be able to stay seated, during brief periods of time, so he can leave the carrycot and move to the stroller; but still with the seat reclined, until about ten months, you can take it with the backrest straight.
These strollers are very light and practical and once folded, they practically do not take up space. The only drawback is that you can not take it by looking at you, but you will be very distracted observing the world around you. In the period from 10 to 12 months comes another of the important changes, since the baby reaches 10-12 kg of weight and must leave the car seat of Group 0 or 0+, to move to Group one.
Tips for the walk with your baby
1. The moment of the first ride and the time that should last vary according to the season and the climate of the place. Usually the newborn can start going out around the second week of life.
2. Only the walk should be suppressed when the weather conditions so advise. A wool hat and mittens are a necessary complement on cold winter days. We will dedicate a daily time to the baby's walk.
3. During the ride, the stroller offers the baby a safe space and it protects you against the cold and the sun. In summer, the stroller should always be in the shade, because the baby's skin is very delicate and the sun's rays can cause burns.
4. The recommended time to walk the baby It is in the central hours during the winter, and early in the morning or late in the afternoon, in summer.
Before buying a stroller for your baby ...
When buying a car seat for your baby, make sure that you have the following factors: that it be an approved seat; that is appropriate to the well-being of the baby: by its weight and age; it must also be appropriate for parents, in terms of use inside and outside the car, of image and functionality; and finally, follow the installation instructions in detail.
Car seats, is the egg model good for the baby?
According to our advisor, Dr. Pedro de León Molinari, pediatrician, "you can take your baby from the first day in the egg model, or maxi cosi, since it has a reducer that makes it easier to fit it to the size of your child". These baby chairs are comfortable for parents, for their easy handling and light weight, and ergonomic (adapted to the anatomy) for children.
Will the type of chair chosen affect the baby's spine?
Obviously the type of chair affects the comfort of your child, but what really determines the good formation of your spine, are the postural habits that we inculcate from chiquititos. According to scientific studies the placement of the baby's spine, has a major impact on their physical development, so specialists recommend taking special care in this. The egg model is perfect for twenty-four hours a day. The important thing is to fit the culete well, just in the angle of the seat. In this way the hip joint is folded, from the hip to the femur, leaving the back straight at all times.
To travel, which offers more security?
The current Infant Retention Systems, SRI, adapted according to the size and weight of the baby are the safest to adapt to the vehicle with the Isofix system. Also, remember that the rear center seat is safer than the sides; that you must carry it in the opposite direction of the vehicle; and do not forget that, if you place it in the passenger seat, where you can better serve it, you must disconnect the airbag, because otherwise you would expose it to a serious danger, in case of sudden braking, or collision.
Characteristics of the car seat
- The Lateral Protection System offers better protection in collisions with lateral impact.
- The height of the belts can be easily adjusted.
- The belt is equipped with comfortable hooks.
- The buckle can be placed comfortably aside.
- Firmly fix the car's belts.
- It can be adjusted to sit, or lie down, in 4 different positions.
- Removable and washable cover.
Ana Aznar
Adviser: Dr. Pedro de León Molinari.Pediatrician.
