You want the best for your toddler, which means you want strollers and child car seats that are both functional and fashionable. You can have both, of course, but it’s a matter of smart shopping and doing your research. Naturally, this is where your friendly shopping blogger comes in.
When looking at prams, one needs to consider the needs of both you and your child. If safety is the most important factor for you, give yourself a nice pat on the back and ten “grown up decision” points. Whether you are jogging or simply strolling down the High Street with your toddler, you need a stroller that can weather any number of circumstances. Look for a pram with a 5 point safety harness and strong, durable wheels that lock for safety on any incline. A smart buy at a reasonable price is the Safety 1st Duo Deal Tandem Stroller, available now for £140. The pram features front and rear suspension, a bumper bar, and lockable front swivel wheels for top safety and manoeuvrability. It also features front and rear chairs capable of seating two children of different ages. This may seem superfluous to first-time parents, but do remember – there’s always room for more buns in the oven.
In the car seat sphere, comfort and security are again the name of the game. For the little prince or princess in your life, you could do much worse than the Britax Kidfix Isofit 2010. Anchored to your car via the standard ISOFIX system, the chair features a 3-point seatbelt for maximum security and recline facility so your child can rest comfortably.
My ultimate recommendation, however, is the Hauck Condor All In One Travel System. A pram that can be converted to a pushchair, a car seat, or a carrycot, the Hauck system is the Rolls-Royce of child carriers. Available in “parent chic” charcoal, the Hauck Condor can be purchased today for £224.95. And with the money you save from combining devices, you can shop for a couple cheap vacuum cleaners. After all, your child is a toddler, and these things don’t clean themselves.
