What to Look For in a Pushchair Car Seat

A pushchair is a seat with wheels that is designed for infants starting at 6 months. They typically come with a seat that reclines to lay flat, and a five-point harness.

Some pushchairs can be used with a car seats to create travel systems. This allows your baby to easily move from car to pushchair, without causing disturbance.

Safety

There are many important safety features you should look for in a pushchair car seat. Whether you’re considering a brand new or second-hand model, it is essential to ensure that your chosen pushchair meets the essential British standards and guidelines.

Check that your pushchair is compliant with BS 7409:1996 or BS EN 1888:2003 prior to you buy it. This will ensure that it is safe for babies and children to ride in. This includes ensuring that it’s equipped with a safe locking device and that the brakes are operating well (check these regularly).

It’s important to look for car seats that recline to a flat position when you choose a stroller. This is important for newborns because research has shown that babies who spend a significant amount of time in a seated position may experience breathing issues. The car seat’s scrunched-up shape blocks their airways, causing them to struggle to breathe.

You can also choose a travel system that includes the baby car seat that fits seamlessly into the chassis of your stroller. This will make the transition from stroller to car much easier since you won’t have to wake up your baby every time you change modes of transport.

A few of the top pushchair car seat models offer side impact protection too. This is designed to lessen the impact force of a collision by providing additional padding and energy-absorbing materials to protect your baby’s head, shoulders and chest. This type of protection is especially crucial in the event of an accident on the side that could be fatal for infants.

Another useful safety feature is a top tether. This prevents the car seats from spinning forward in the event of an accident, and can also reduce the chance of head hits. This is a legal requirement for every coach-built car seat.

Easy of Use

A pushchair car seat is among the most commonly used baby items so it’s important to have a seat that is comfortable and convenience features. There are numerous options available, including an easy cushion for the infant or a handlebar that can be adjusted to fit the needs of parents’ needs.

Some pushchairs include the option of a carrycot, which is perfect for newborns. It allows them the opportunity to sleep in a flat position, which is best for their health and growth. A carrycot can be swapped over for a pushchair seat when they’re older, and many are compatible with an automobile seat base as well.

Choose a model that folds quickly and compactly, so that it fits into tight spaces or the boot of your vehicle. Some models fold with the seat attached, making them much easier to use. A brake is essential and there are many options depending on your lifestyle. A foot brake is suitable for everyday use, while an active handbrake is beneficial for those who are constantly stopping and starting in busy streets. There are also jogger style pushchairs with three wheels that can help you maintain the momentum when you go uphill or downhill.

Most ‘from-birth’ pushchairs allow you to select which direction the seat is facing either towards the parent or facing the world. This can be changed by simply clicking the seat onto the chassis. However the Doona is an innovative product that elevates this to a new level with the option of both. You can either insert the infant car seats into the Doona and then recline the seat to a lying position for infants or set it up as a stroller. This feature is remarkable because it can work without or with an existing base in your car and can be used on planes and trains!

If you plan on travelling frequently or using ride-share cars, a lightweight and easy to set up seat is essential. Make sure that the base can be pushed in and out quickly and consider looking for a travel system bundle that includes all the essentials.

Style

Style is a personal preference It is possible to find something that will suit both parents and children. You can opt for sleek, sophisticated design or something more striking and fun, depending on your preferences and budget. There are plenty of options that are available from top brands so whether you’re looking for something classic and contemporary or contemporary and vibrant, you’ll surely find it.

You’ll also need to think about how much you’re willing to spend on your pushchair car seat as it will probably be among your most expensive baby purchases. Many parents decide to buy an entire compact travel stroller system that includes the car seat and a carrycot. This is the ultimate in comfort and convenience for families that are constantly on the go.

A lot of pushchairs come with a lie-flat feature that lets newborns lay flat. This is a recommendation from experts because it helps with lung development and spinal development. Some brands go the extra mile by offering a premium hand recline system that lets you push a button to recline the seat of your pushchair into more comfortable posture.

Some models come with adjustable footrests, handlebars, and other features that allow you to customize them for your child’s growing needs. Some even have a reversible seating option so that your baby can look at you for reassurance and bonding, or face the world to explore the.

Finally, some brands offer a range of accessories for your pushchair, such as footmuffs for colder weather and sun parasols that protect your baby from the sun. A sunshade is essential as it will help to stop your baby from overheating.

The best pushchair car seats come with a five-point harness designed to restrain your child’s shoulders and hips, the most rigid parts of their body. This is the most secure and secure method of securing your child in their pushchair. You should only ever use pushchair car seats that have this type of safety harness. There are new one-pull systems, such as the Cybex foldable pram that allow you to precisely fit your child’s seatbelt using just a single pull. This ensures a safe and secure fitting.

Storage

There’s no denying that a pushchair car seat can be quite heavy. As a result the best way to make sure you have enough space is to opt for one with large storage baskets, parent tray and child seat cup holders. This will allow you to keep everything you need when you are out and about.

Choose models with a built-in canopy to protect your child from the elements. Other handy features include locking swivel front wheels to provide you with more maneuverability as well as a convenient tray for parents and a self-standing fold, so it’s super easy to store away when not in use.

The ultimate in convenience and safety, a Doona travel system bundle lets you to effortlessly move your infant from the car seat to the pushchair without causing any disturbance. The Doona ISOFIX Base is attached to the vehicle belt buckle on the car seat and then it snaps onto the frame of the pushchair. This innovative system lets you to be ready from the moment you are born and save time on daily errands.

Another alternative is the egg3 an award-winning, attractive 3-in-1 travel system that allows you to put your baby in the car seat for your egg from birth and then swap them over to the pushchair seat unit when they are big enough. This system is ideal for those without cars, since it comes with car seat adaptors that are compatible with all major brands.

If you are expanding your family or have twins, the egg3 has the capacity to convert into tandem using the egg2/3 tandem adaptors that are available. With its intelligent SensorSafe technology the egg car seat will notify you via your smartphone in real-time when there are four potentially dangerous conditions: chest clip not buckled temperatures that are too cold or hot in the car seat or your baby is in a seated position for too long.

Consider purchasing a hood refresh kit or a deep cleaning service to ensure that your pushchair will be in perfect condition for your next trip. Start by vacuuming first, then wiping down with warm soapy water or a gentle sterilising fluid, making sure to dry the fabric in the sunlight.