Prams & Buggies are designed with many different features so in order to reduce your search and save time, write down a list of what you require from your pram/buggy and include the following Questions:-
If you have more then one baby then you need to decide if you want them side by side, which takes up more room and can be difficult getting through doors or in-line with each other with baby one at the front and then the following babies seated behind.
Choosing a more expensive pram that is built to last will allow you to use the pram if you wish to have more children, where as choosing a cheaper brand might save you money in the short term but could cost you more when you have to buy another pram/buggy for the next child.
Prams that seat babies side by side take up a lot space and are not practical in narrow corridors such as your local supermarket, hairdressers or bank and this should be taken into consideration when choosing. If you are planning on going to large shopping centres then you might want to consider storage space for placing your shopping in.
A heavy pram could be hard work pushing up hills when fully loaded and the quality of the wheels used will make a huge difference to how much effort you will have to apply in pushing the pram up the hills.
These days taking your baby for a walk can also aid in your fitness program and it is now possible to get cross country prams/buggies and sports prams/buggies that allow you to run with the pram or are built to cope with rough ground.
If you use a car, then you will need to measure the size of the pram when folded to make sure it fits into your trunk. You should also try collapsing a range of prams and lifting them to make sure that you can do it without struggling. When using public transport, you need to think about loading your pram on to buses and trains. These normally have limited storage space and will require you to fold up the pram/buggy to store away.
You might be expecting to much from any single pram and therefore require more then one pram depending on the situation that you find your self in. For example if you are just planning a quick visit to the shops, then a light weight, easy to fold pram would be ideal, where as not so good on a walk in the country.
Check that the pram has a harness & a brake lock, has safety guards for parts of the pram that could fold and possible hurt a child if not designed correctly & comes with adequate sun, wind & rain protection.
The best recommendation is from someone you know. Ask your friends how they found the prams/buggies they bought and any problems that they discovered when using them.
Finally get some hands on experience. Go down to your local shop and try them out. Fold them, pick them up, check for storage etc. and then come back and buy your pram/buggy from us and save money