What Buggy Accessories Do You Really Need?
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In their quest to design the most practical pushchairs conceivable, manufacturers are launching ever more accessories alongside their buggy models . Now you could easily end up buying a pram and then spending the same again on must-have accessories – not what you need when making do with maternity pay … You have to ask, do you need all the extras , or are they just an excuse for cynical manufacturers to squeeze more cash out of excited parents-to-be?
Certainly though , some of the accessories on offer can be a lifesaver; but with an array of foot muffs, parasols, cup holders, buggy liners and even phone holders on offer, how are you supposed to decide what you really need and what’s just an indulgent luxury you could really live without?
A parasol or a foot muff can make a great difference and make sure that your buggy is a super snug and comfy environment for your baby and a buggy liner can be useful, making the seat unit more comfortable and protecting the seat from the inevitable spills and stains that come with babies and toddlers ; but beyond that choosing any extras is really about working out what will make your life easier. Depending on where and how you plan to use your pushchair, different accessories may be particularly helpful to you; a dedicated jogger might find an attachable cup holder priceless, or a travel case might be great for a jet setting family.
Yes, the huge range of pushchair accessories now available can help to make your buggy into a truly invaluable addition to your family but it’s hard to avoid the fact that maybe there is a more cynical, commercial grounds behind the choice. New parents are rightly concerned with getting everything they need to make their new baby as comfortable and safe as possible and it’s easy to get carried away in the excitement of preparing for your new arrival and some of the options on offer do seem to appeal to this desire to buy anything and everything your baby might need.
Added to this, there is a developing trend towards personalised buggies, which mean you need to buy essential elements, like seat units, separately from the actual pushchair chassis – driving up the cost substantially. And, as more and more pushchairs become travel system compatible there is the added expense of purchasing a compatible car seat, along with adaptors. So, once you’ve bought everything you need for your pushchair the costs can really start to increase .
Pushchair accessories are now an important factor to consider when you look at the different pushchairs, buggies and strollers on offer . As well as looking at what models will work best for your new family it’s worth taking a little time to think about what comes with the buggy and what you have to buy additionally . What first off looks like a good deal can actually be very expensive when you add on the cost of the accessories you need. Shopping around can also really help you to keep the costs down – there are some fantastic deals and package offers available. If you need more stuff for your new born check out the baby heartbeat monitor.
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