If you ask any mom with a toddler to list the five items they absolutely cannot do without, baby stroller would most likely be at the top of the list. Today's baby buggies have been endlessly tweaked and transformed from mere baby-carrier to family pack-mule.
They can tote everything from oversized diaper bags to the two-days' supply of baby food that accompany baby on any outing and the baby, of course.
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Baby strollers are especially important in the early toddler months, when babies are still cute enough to carry but have grown to the point where back strain and body aches plague even the most athletic parents. Having a stroller handy allows mom (or dad) to put baby down but still keep them close and still be mobile themselves. Being in a stroller will also give the young child a chance to occupy herself with the view, or whatever baby toy happens to be within reach Even the fiercely-independent toddler, the one who insists on walking or pushing her own stroller, will welcome the ride when they get tired and need to drift off to dreamland in the middle of a shopping trip.
For families with very young children, being without a stroller is not an option. These wheeled baby-carriers are as necessary to family life and mobility as the family van. But they also take up space - most of the trunk space of said family van. But umbrella strollers, developed in 1965, are here to save the day. This class of lightweight and compact strollers are so called because of the spring action involved in opening and closing one and the curved handles inspired by the umbrella. Even with pared-down features, such as limited reclining backs for instance, these baby strollers are truly mom's little helper. Aside from meeting all the functions already mentioned, they can be as light as six pounds and are manageable with one hand. They maneuver easily around obstacles and can fit in tight spaces. They are ideal for shorter trips to the mall and bigger crowds in airports. They are easy to pack and tote around, in the folded position or not. They are also surprisingly affordable. Most umbrella strollers can be had for less than a hundred dollars.
Indeed, an umbrella stroller is a must-have and a must-use for mom and baby on the move. They are light, convenient, usually fairly inexpensive and capable of carrying a heavy load.