Silvercross Prams - Things You Need to Know Before You Buy

Here are a few other things to keep in mind:

> If you travel by car, you should compare the size of the boot with the dimension of the pushchair or pram (when folded).

> For general use, think about getting a travel system that's a combination pushchair and baby car seat.

> If you do a lot of walking, you will want to pick sturdy pushchair that has lockable wheels so that it will be easier to handle on rough surfaces, remembering also that swivel wheels will make it easier to manoeuvre (some models come with both options). The handle height may also be adjustable.

What your baby needs

Since a newborn has to lie back, you will want to buy a Silver Cross pushchair/carrycot combination, a pram, or a pushchair with a lie-back capability, and you may find one with a seat unit that is fully reversible, meaning that your baby will be facing you. A pushchair usually has a reclining bucket seat or a lie-back seat, and it is intended for newborn babies, older infants, and toddlers. Once you decide whether you child will sleep in a cot, carrycot, Moses basket, or crib, this will help you in making your decision.

Safety features

In the United Kingdom, the law requires that every pushchair sold must meet with established standards, and the car seat in travel systems must also comply with European standards. To help keep your child safe, keep the following points in mind:

> Before you begin to use your new pushchair, read all of the instructions and become familiar with every one of its moving parts.

> As you open the pushchair, make certain that the locking devices are in place, and release all of them when you fold it.

> Use the five-point harness to secure your child, and use the breaks whenever you stop, even on a flat surface.

> Remember that hanging a heavy item on one of the handles could cause your pram or pushchair to tip over.

Here are some choices that may interest you:

> a two-in-one-pram and pushchair, which is a practical combination of the pram's comfort and the pushchair's versatility,

> a three-in-one-pram and pushchair, which includes a carrycot and can be used to transport a newborn, and

> a travel system that includes a car seat.

Any Silver Cross pushchair or pram will operate properly and last longer if you take good care of it, and the instruction leaflet you will receive will help you to do just that.