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Umbrella Strollers For Convenience

Umbrella strollers are some of the most popular strollers available to parents and grandparents today. Umbrella strollers are extremely lightweight, highly portable, and convenient to store because of their smaller size. They are very cost effective and affordable for just about any family. Because of these reasons, umbrella strollers can be incredibly beneficial for families with babies to toddlers. There are several types of umbrella strollers, and you are sure to be able to find a style that will meet your family?s needs.

Umbrella strollers got their name from several features that resemble the action and look of umbrellas. The most obvious similarity is the curved handles which closely resemble the handles of an umbrella. Another way in which umbrella strollers resemble umbrellas is the quick way in which the strollers can be opened and deployed for use and of course folded up neatly for storage in either your trunk or other convenient small space.

The typical umbrella stroller is a single seat stroller with either a three or a five-point harness system to keep your child secure in the seat. The stroller itself is compact, easy to maneuver through narrow shopping or strolling areas, and has little or no extras. These little gems can weigh as little as 10 pounds but are still capable of holding a toddler weighing up to approximately 40 pounds! An added benefit to these bare bones models is the price. You can get umbrella strollers with no extras for less than 30 dollars at many discount stores!

If you do need some extra features, do not despair, there are umbrella strollers that can meet your needs as well. Many models come with a canopy to help shield your child from the sun, and some come with an under seat basket for storage as well. And some even offer reclining seats for your child. Keep in mind that most umbrella stroller seats do not fully recline, which is why umbrella strollers are not recommended for babies under 1 year of age. And there are some umbrella stroller models which offer all these features.

If you have more than one child, there are even umbrella strollers that can accommodate twins or two small children. Again, keep in mind that even though some of these models offer reclining seats, umbrella strollers usually do not FULLY recline, so these strollers are not recommended for children under six months of age. Like their single seated counterparts, there are no-frills models and of course models with some of the extras. Remember that when there are more features on an umbrella stroller or double umbrella stroller, the stroller itself will usually weigh more than the basic umbrella stroller and could possibly be a little more difficult to lift and store.

Since your days are hectic enough trying to get things done with a little one in tow, umbrella strollers have been designed to minimize the complications you experience in your daily activities. These easy to use strollers are becoming more like their larger, more cumbersome full-sized counterparts, with the latest developments in lightweight fabrics and frame designs which are making them more and more popular among parents and grandparents all over the world.


Learn more about umbrella strollers and find out why an umbrella stroller may provide the convenience you need with your child. David Cummings is General Manager of Bustling Baby, a business devoted to providing baby mobility, comfort, and convenience to active families.

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