The History of the Baby Stroller

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The first kind of stroller to emerge was the pram or baby carriage. It was developed in 1733 by William Kent. It was big actually so big that it had to be dragged by a small pony or goat. They were too expensive for normal people of that time and only wealthy people could afford to get a pram.

In the 1830s Benjamin Potter Crandall started to sell the first baby carriages in America and they quickly became popular amongst people who could afford them. They were hand built from heavy wood and brass which made them very beautiful but also fairly expensive.

In the beginning of the 20 century the baby carriage became more available to the general population. They were now produced in factories and built from modern materials. This made them cheap and affordable for normal families.

With newer designs and educated engineers supervising the production and design, the baby carriages became safe, lighter and easier to use. Such things we take for granted today like brakes and big wheels were now added to the baby carriages.

It was in 1965 the first real stroller appeared on the market. It was Owen Maclaren who after receiving complaints from his daughter about the heavy baby carriage, he developed the umbrella stroller. By using an aluminum frame he could keep the weight down but still make a durable stroller.

Today we rarely see any baby carriages. They are too heavy and cumbersome. Instead the modern stroller has taken over, with the ability to recline the seat it can function as a baby carriage when the child is young and be turned into stroller as the child gets older and bigger.

There are many different models of strollers available today. Travel systems, jogging strollers and double strollers just to name a few. For new parents this often seems overwhelming but to know what one's own needs are, choosing a stroller shouldn't be difficult.

The travel system combines the baby carriage and the stroller. The seat is removable and can be switched out with a bassinet to transform the stroller into a baby carriage. The seat can often also be exchanged with a car seat allowing the baby to be moved from the car to the stroller without disturbing it too much.

The jogging stroller is a more modern model. It is a light stroller with big wheels. It is as the name implies designed for jogging or running. Its big wheels make the stroller stable and easy to push over more difficult terrain. It has become more popular amongst most people for its light weight and maneuverability.

The double stroller is another popular stroller for families with multiple children. It works great for those with twins and children of different ages. Being able to have two kids in the same stroller makes life easier for parents compared to having two strollers to push.

Strollers are overall a great invention giving parents some relief from carrying around the babies all the time. On the other hand carrying one's child brings more physical closeness and comfort to the baby, so don't forget to hold your child close to you from time to time.

The History of the Baby Stroller

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See this now on Kiddicare.tv kiddicare.tv - We won't be beaten on price. First wheels city elite twin stroller was developed to enable two children to travel together easily. Unlike other twin strollers, First wheels City Twin enables two children to sit independently by facing either forward, backward or both can sit facing the same direction, with the extra option of adding either one or two carrycots.

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Expand your stroller! This unique "platform step" fits easily on the back of most single strollers and the Tri-Mode twin stroller for an instant "ride" for an older child. Your child can stand on the board whenver they need a breather!

Product Dimensions: 8" x 17" x 9"
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The Bumbleride Indie has become even more mobile with a sleek and durable travel bag accessory. Collapse the Indie and securely transport it with your family to any destination. The Indie Travel Bag is equipped with carrying handles, a removable shoulder strap and a convenient zipper pouch.

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5 Top Stroller Companies That Happen To Make Them In Pink

!9# 5 Top Stroller Companies That Happen To Make Them In Pink

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With all the clothing, shoes, blankets, and virtually everything you can find offered in pink for baby girls, finding a pink stroller shouldn't be that difficult of a task, right? Actually it is surprisingly difficult with many companies offering lots of red but precious little pink. Following are 5 companies who have done it right and offer pink strollers for the little girls in your life.

Graco - A big name in the world of travel systems, or car seats that can snap into the stroller frame, Graco offers 2 travel systems in pink, however one of them is exclusive to BabiesRUs. The Stylus can only be found there while the Alano is widely available, both as a travel system and as a standalone stroller. Also, the Microlite Jessa is perfect for those looking for an ultra-girly stroller. It's even got pink ruffles.

Bugaboo - One of the favorites of the folks at Essential Baby Things, the Bugaboo Bee has been redesigned for 2010. Although not everyone is fond of losing that enormous sunshade for something more compact, it does offer a few advances over its predecessors. One of those things is the option of getting it in pink, something the original did not offer at first.

Maclaren - although more conservative looking than the Bugaboos, Maclaren's strollers are just as fashionable without all the expense as many of some of the more modern looking strollers. However if you're looking for a pink Maclaren, the pickings are rather slim as they only offer three strollers in anything close to pink. The Juicy Couture and the Techno XLR blend the nice pink with a miserable brown for something, well, unattractive, while the Quest Sport mixes pink with a nice charcoal grey and comes of looking very smart indeed.

Quinny - At first glance, similar to many of the modern aluminum framed strollers on the market, Quinny makes an excellent stroller. The entire lineup consists of the Buzz 3, Buzz 4, Zapp, Zapp Twine, Speedi and Senzz models. All are available in pink except the Speedi and the Senzz. That means if you like their style, you've got a good shot at finding a pink one to match your style.

Bumbleride - the great stroller with the funny name, Bumbleride makes a good quality stroller that can handle pretty much any abuse you can dish out. Their all-terrain model, the Indie, and its double stroller counterpart, the Indie Twin, offer 3 big wheels. The front one swivels for maneuverability. Also offering the Flite and the Flyer, two urban-geared models, Bumbleride offers everything listed here in pink.

Although this list was for 5 pink strollers, many companies that should have been on the list didn't qualify because they didn't offer a pink model in their lineup at all. A pink stroller should be standard for stroller companies.

5 Top Stroller Companies That Happen To Make Them In Pink

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