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Buying a Pushchair - a Quick Checklist

This short and sharp checklist will prove useful when you're looking at a large number of pushchairs, buggies and baby strollers online and in the shop. Try out a pushchair to make sure you're happy with all the features, then buy the pushchair online to get the best deal.

Check out pushchair delivery dates as well to make sure you'll receive your buggy before baby is born - some manufacturers take more than six weeks to deliver depending on time of year - baby booms generally happen in the summer months!

Have a look at some considerations when buying a pushchair. This checklist will prove useful when you're thinking about the brand of pushchair you'll need.

Is the pushchair the type of pushchair that you need?

• Three wheeler pushchair
• Four wheeler pushchair
• 2-in-1 system pushchair
• 3-in-1 system or Complete Travel System pushchair
• Complete Travel System pushchair
• Stroller
• Forward Facing Pushchair
• All terrain or 3-in-1 system pushchair
• Carrycot
• Double and Triple Pushchairs

When you find a pushchair to buy, you should consider your requirements against the following features:

• Five-position backrest
• Adjustable five-point safety harness
• Lightweight corrosion resistant frame
• Independent suspension on all wheels
• Linked brake locks both back wheels
• Spacious seat
• Comfortable padded seat
• Simple one hand folding system.

Check that the following are suitable for your needs:

• Weight
• Size
• Guarantee
• Range of accessories included or available.

To find out more about what to look out for when choosing and buying a pushchair visit our How to Choose and Buy a Pushchair section.

To find out more about the different types of pushchairs that are available visit our Types of Pushchair section.

To see what different manufacturers offer and the specification of different models of pushchair visit our Brands section.

To find some great deals on pushchairs and details of where you can buy one visit our Top Sites section or our Most Popular Pushchair Models section.

To find out more about the types of accessories you can get for your pushchair visit our Pushchair Accessories section.