After the arrival of a newborn in the family, it is impossible to do without a reliable vehicle. Strollers are needed from the first days of life, with their help it is convenient not only to walk the baby, but also to lull him to sleep. Cradle cots are bought for a comfortable sleep of babies while walking. The dense upholstery does not allow moisture to pass through and reliably protects against drafts. Up to what age a child needs a cradle stroller, the employees of the Dochki-Sinochki online store will tell you.

Up to what age is the stroller used?

Modern devices of this design are necessary until the infant can sit confidently without support. Only then can the child be transplanted into a walking model. Usually parents change vehicles at 6-8 months.

Not everyone can afford to buy a carrycot and then change it to a stroller. Most parents prefer the economical 2-in-1 or the transformer. These models have many advantages, but the cradles have the highest level of comfort for babies.

The time to change the first stroller to a walking stroller depends on the developmental characteristics and behavior of the baby. It's time to hide the cradle in the closet if the child:

• starts crying every time you lay down;
• will constantly rise while driving;
• has grown and does not fit into the block;
• sits confidently and actively perceives the world around him.

Practical parents prefer modern folding models of cradles, which are successfully used for up to 2-3 years when purchasing additional equipment. Such devices can be easily rebuilt into walking ones, it is enough to purchase a special lightweight unit.

Important!

Pediatricians do not recommend riding in cradles for children over 1 year old. It is harmful to the spine and also slows down the development of muscles, vision and imaginative thinking. From 12 months, the baby should see and learn the world around him, which cannot be done in a closed stroller, constantly lying on his back.

Advantages of the carrycot stroller

Sleeping carriages have the most stable and simple design. Mums welcome book-fold models that can be folded and folded in 5 minutes. In winter, a heat-insulating cover can be put on the cradle, which perfectly protects against wind and severe frosts. A wide frame on a spring shock absorber provides a restful and comfortable sleep for the baby. This type of stroller runs quieter and smoother than the rest.

Table 1. Features of cradles

Major brands	Features:	Benefits
Peg-Perego	Do not get wet. The material "breathes". The frame cannot be broken even by an accidental strong impact.	The upholstery can be removed and washed. The handle can be easily adjusted to a comfortable height. Rides smoothly even on rough roads.
Navington	Swivel wheels avoid obstacles well. A spacious bag for children's accessories weighs on the handle.	The backrest can be adjusted 170 °. Detachable rim protects against collisions.
Inglesina	The front chassis can be rotated 360 °. The basket is installed lower than other models.	The visor can be opened without sound. The model is completed with a large bag with pockets.
Bebecar	Overall wheels with clamps. Fashionable upholstery design (white-black, white-pink and pink palette).	They drive quietly and as quickly as possible. The sun visor can always be detached.

conclusions

The carrycot can be used up to about 6-8 months. When the child has grown up and sat down, he will not lie during the walk. Such a model may be needed for sleeping on the street, for example, in a country house. After six months, you will be in walking devices to move around the city. In blocks with the "book" folding type, you can successfully roll a baby from birth to 2-3 years old, but for this you need to purchase and install a walking module.

This is not the first time I have paid attention to several situations that lead to the question, until what age does a child need a stroller ?!

The first situation - this is when 3-4 year old children are carried in a stroller. The child no longer fits in it, the knees bend almost to the chin, the mother struggles to carry the heavy stroller, but she is still lucky.

Second situation - this is when the kids for a little over a year do not want to sit in a wheelchair, climb out of it, but their mother still sits him back and tries to walk further.

And the funniest thing is that the first situation later leads to the second.

Why this happens can be understood by tracing the causal relationship of one situation with another.

Children closer to the year begin to learn to walk on their own. They get to know the world not only with their hands and tasting everything, but also with their feet, which they begin to step more confidently and confidently. When the child has already learned to walk a little, it becomes no longer interesting for him to sit in a wheelchair, because he wants to try and hone a new skill.

When they go out with their child to the street with a one-year-old child, mothers consider it almost mandatory to take a stroller with them. Although, by and large, if you go out for a walk near the house and not for long, then the child does not need a stroller. Mom needs it more, because in the stroller she can put everything the child needs for a walk (the same diapers, water and other little things).

For this age, a large stroller will not be relevant, since it will be difficult to carry it along, especially when you are leading the baby by the handle with the other hand. At this age, strollers will be relevant, which can be useful for a child if he gets tired of stomping his legs and starts to be capricious, or when you plan to walk a lot and expect to put the child to bed.

In a year and a half, if you and your child are not walking during the daytime sleep and the child has its own sleeping schedule, then you can no longer take the stroller with you for a walk, since the child will practically not sit in it.

In one and a half to two years (during the warm season), it will be relevant for a child to replace the stroller with a bicycle with a handle for parents and a roof that can be worn in case of rain or strong sun.

At two years old, a baby stroller is not needed at allsince on the street it will be interesting for him not to look past the passing landscapes, passing by in a wheelchair, but to actively run and play on the playground. At this age, the internal motor is actively working in children and it cannot be suppressed by your laziness. If you have already gone for a walk with your child, then you need to run with him, rummage in the sand, catch him when he rolls down a hill or climbs various horizontal bars and ladders.

At three years old, the stroller is even more unnecessary, except for those cases when the child has health problems and is not necessary due to circumstances.

Although if a child is 1.5 - 2 years old, almost all the time to sit in a stroller and do not let him run around on the street with his legs, but knocking down the hunt, the child may develop the habit that he should walk in a stroller, and not with his legs.

And then the parents are surprised and complain that their child at the age of 3 does not want to walk, but all the time asks for handles or a stroller. Although, in fact, the whole reason is in the parents themselves. When, during the period of active development and the baby's interest in walking, the parents were too lazy to run after him, they either wanted to walk slowly with the stroller, discussing the issues of the children with their mothers-friends, or to sit on the bench shaking the stroller. As a result, the child gets used to the stroller.

So, summing up, we can say that first of all you need to look at the child and pay attention to his features. The wishes of the baby in matters of development should be put first in comparison with their own desires and laziness. And at what age to abandon the stroller you can understand only by looking closely at your baby. But to be objective, we can say that from two years old the stroller can be safely passed on and put aside, replacing it with the next stage - a bicycle or just walking with its legs.

Today on the street I was asked by a lady with a child, as an experienced mother 🙂 That's how she turned to me 🙂

She wondered how old a child still needs a stroller. I must say right away that there is no universal answer to this question. Just because all children are different, and mothers are also all different.

Someone will trudge with the baby at his own pace, walking where it is interesting for a walking child, someone will prefer to walk their route, looking at playgrounds, and someone likes to combine business with pleasure, and during the walk they arrange a shopping trip and various necessary places. Then the child, of course, needs to be moved in space with the mother's speed, well, or comparable to her. If you do not use a sling for this, then a stroller is needed.

The age until which the baby cannot move at a speed close to that of an adult is over 4 years. Therefore, you can use the stroller for up to 4 years.

I answered this lady, based on my own experience, that from 2 years old it is quite possible to live without a stroller. For example, since the age of 1.5, my husband's parents have been walking without a stroller, and even on the sand, and over long distances. They walked along the entire beach in Solnechny, where they rented a summer cottage. And they did not show sympathy for his whining about fatigue and the desire to ride on handles. We were not so radical, and with our children under 2 years old we used a stroller if we did not go for a walk in the yard.

I decided to wean off the stroller in favor of other vehicles: a bicycle and a scooter. Alex sat on a two-wheeled bike (with side supporting wheels) at 1.8 years old. I learned to ride in a couple of days. And we did all the walks outside the yard with a bicycle.

And I'm not bored, you can walk around the area, the pace of movement allows you to get to the grandmother (a couple of kilometers) for a walk, to visit, and the child is physically active. With the scooter, things went worse, since it initially did not fit the Alke in terms of height (the steering wheel was too high). It was impossible to adjust, so the son did not ride it until 2.5 years old. But after - I drove with pleasure. And we, too, successfully replaced the stroller when it was necessary to go far on business.

The youngest son happily switched to a scooter from about 2.5 years old.

The personal reason why I weaned my son off the stroller was the second pregnancy. You cannot roll two carriages, roll a long two-seater train carriage is inconvenient, it is possible (and sometimes even convenient) to use a trailed platform on wheels, but I did not want compromises.

The older child has always been independent and active. Therefore, at 2 years old, we finally parted with the stroller. True, there were, of course, papa's pens on long passages without a large. From time to time, however, up to 3.5 years old, he dabbled in riding his dad, but already as a privilege, so as not to be so offensive to be the eldest son. 😁

The stroller is comfortable and lightweight. But you can use it only from a certain age. If the child is too small, then such a stroller will be uncomfortable for him and can even harm him, therefore it is important to observe age restrictions and rules.

A properly selected stroller is a guarantee of the child's comfort and health. There are many types, and each has both advantages and disadvantages. One of them is a lightweight stroller. But at what age should a child use it? All mothers should know the answer to this question.

At what age to start using the stroller?

The stroller differs from the "cradle" or "transformer" in that it is designed specifically for comfortable walks. In it, the baby can be in a sitting position, look at everything around and, thus, learn about the world. And such strollers are also lightweight, which is a decisive argument for most mothers, especially those living on the top floors of five-story buildings without elevators.

But strollers are not suitable for newborns and babies in the first months of life, since such children have insufficiently formed spine, and increased loads on it can lead to curvature. The minimum age at which a child can be transplanted into this "transport" is five or six months. But most pediatricians recommend waiting until the baby sits on its own or maintains this position. Therefore, if the baby makes active attempts, and some of them are successful, then it is worth waiting a month or two.

Advice: if you are actively using the stroller and it no longer fits the child's body, then it's time to replace it with a full-fledged stroller.

Why can't such strollers be used before?

Strollers are not dangerous when used at the right age. If you rush things, then active exploitation will provoke a curvature of the spine. There are several reasons for this possible negative effect:

• Bending and uneven bottom. Children of the first months of life should be in a horizontal position most of the time, and unevenness will cause discomfort and will inevitably change the position to the wrong one.
• Insufficient depreciation. Lightweight strollers with small wheels are not very stable and shake when riding on uneven surfaces, which may not please or even harm the child.
• Insufficient protection. Most strollers do not have side bolsters to keep out the wind.

How to choose the right option?

To make the baby comfortable in the stroller, it is important to choose the right model. The important criteria are as follows:

• Folding mechanism. The first option is a "book" (when folded, the model resembles a book). The second option is a cane (when folded, the handles come closer to each other and connect, so the design resembles a long cane). Cane strollers are less stable, but lightweight. "Books" are much more reliable, but heavier.
• Information provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is obliged to provide information about the product: features of operation, age restrictions, precautions.
• Backrest positions. For a baby of 6-8 months, choose a model that assumes a horizontal lying position so that the baby can rest or sleep. The stroller can have from two to four positions; smooth adjustment is also possible.
• Damping is provided by wheels. If they are resilient and large, then the baby will not shake even while driving on uneven roads. Small plastic wheels will not provide adequate cushioning, so this option will not work for babies.
• A pen. The ability to move it will allow you to change the position of the child: he can look forward or see the mother.
• For summer it is worth picking up stroller with a wide visor covering the seatto protect the baby from the rays of the scorching sun in hot weather.
• Case - the necessary accessory, which is necessary for protection from the cold in the cool season, and the denser it is, the better.
• Restraints and straps prevent the child from falling if he accidentally moves forward or loses his balance.
• Color and pattern are less important, but a bright stroller will be interesting for the baby, because he will be able to examine patterns. It is better to avoid catchy and saturated shades, they negatively affect the nervous system.

When and how to use the stroller?

The stroller is designed for walking that will be comfortable for a small child when it's warm outside. Therefore, the best time to start operation will be summer or late spring. In winter, it is better to use a stable and frost-proof transforming model or "3 in 1".

If the baby is just getting to know the stroller, then he must get used to it, so first put him inside and let him get comfortable, look around, adapt to a new and still unknown environment. It is better to place a child at the age of six months lying down so that his back does not strain and does not get tired. If your baby is 8-9 months old, choose a reclining or sitting position, but preferably not for long. In a year, the child sits for a long time and begins to try to take the first steps or is already actively walking.

Terms of use

The baby will be comfortable in the stroller, but the mother is obliged to follow the sensations. If the child is constantly slipping, it may be the wrong position: try changing it to a suitable one. If he is naughty, it is probably due to overheating due to the sun or lack of air, or the wind blowing in his face. In this case, move the cover or visor. In the case when the baby tries to get up or sits for a long time, change the sitting position.

To level the surface, use a mattress suitable for the seat. Try supplementing it with a flat pillow to help make the stroller more comfortable.

Advice: at first the seat will be in sight, and the baby will be able to keep the mother in sight and not worry. And then change the position of the handle: this way the child will be able to see more and learn about the world around him.

Do not use the stroller if the child is small. Choose the right model and follow simple rules when starting up.

For the child, walks in the fresh air are important, regardless of the weather. The first months he sleeps a lot, and the 2-in-1 stroller is specially adapted for this. It is comfortable for the child to lie, he is protected from rain and wind from all sides.

For example, the Tutis stroller is suitable from birth to 3-3.5 years old. For babies up to 6-8 months old, it can be used as a cradle. The model is then transformed into an open structure. You can put a baby in it or lay it down. Once a child starts to sit down, it is easy for him to find a comfortable position that does not injure his back.

The period of use of the stroller Tutis

The child grows up and tries to sit on his own. He is no longer interested in moving around if he is lying in the cradle. The time has come for a walking structure. It provides several positions for the backrest, as in the 3-in-1 stroller from Tutis. The baby is transported, laid to sleep. In a sitting position, he has an overview of the street.

The stroller has 2 cushioning positions: soft - for baby's sleep, sports (hard) - for long walks with an older child. The distance between the rear and front wheels is also increased, which makes the models easier to drive.

In favorable weather, the child walks a lot, but he needs rest. It will be difficult for mom to walk on the playground, go to the store without a stroller until the baby reaches the age of three. When there is an opportunity to carry a baby, the problem is solved quickly.

Modern models provide:

• raincoats;
• sun visors;
• mosquito nets;
• insulated covers.

Some models weigh up to 11 kg, they can be easily lifted to any floor of the house, brought into the elevator. Additional equipment folds compactly and does not take up much space. On the street, protective equipment will always be at hand. Unstable weather, when heat gives way to rain, is not a reason to give up walking in the fresh air.

Time to change the first stroller to the stroller

It is possible to determine when the period for the transformation of the 2-in-1 model (changing the first stroller to a walking block) comes, according to the degree of development of the baby. Parents need to notice changes in the behavior of the toddler. If the child sits confidently without support, walking options can be used.

It's time to replace the cradle with a walking block if the baby:

• no longer fits when lying in the cradle;
• rises;
• cries when laying down;
• sits steadily;
• is actively interested in what is happening around.

It is necessary to use the cradle to transport an infant before reaching 6-8 months. After six months (provided that the child is sitting confidently) walking models are used. It will be comfortable to transport your baby in the Tutis stroller up to 3 or 3.5 years old.