The choice of strollers substantiated child's age and needs. This kind of children's transport - the lightest in weight and compact form. Canes inherent ease of control, small size when folded. Suitable for children from one to four years old, who confidently sit.
Content:
- Options buggies
- Device wheelchair-cane
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Security
- malfunctions
Options buggies
The cane is a solid aluminum frame with inserts of superalloy plastic, covered with a thick cloth. Security is provided by the three or five-point seat belts and a protective bumper, which will help to avoid falling.
Of the models equipped with optional accessories:
- hood;
- footrest (footboard);
- Case-cape to his feet;
- mosquito net;
- raincoat;
- Basket for purchases;
- removable cup holders;
- holders for bottles;
- shoulder strap for carrying the stroller.
Weight categories:
- light - weight 3-4 kg;
- average weight class 5-9 kg;
- heavy 10-12 kg.
Heavier vehicles more options: larger wheels, a solid stick, a wide hood. Heavier models characterized by a large cross, stroke softness and comfort for the baby.
Device wheelchair-cane
The folding mechanism
The main design feature of this kind - the folding mechanism by which its dimensions are reduced and the height and width. It becomes compact dimensions and is transformed into an object that resembles a stick. Activate the folding mechanism can be button or by clicking on a special pen.
Pressing the first wheels are connected, the housing further folded in two planes - connects the upper and lower portion and the fixation in this position, a special fastening (clip).
When buying a test fold mechanism. The main thing - stick should be folded easily by one leg and arm, because the other hand is often occupied by a child or bags.
To fold the stick, you need to press a special button or pull the lever and tilt it forward. It is better to repeat this experiment many times to make sure that this process takes place without difficulty and binding.
Back
It is advisable to choose a stiff back. This is useful for children's spine. She will perform a supporting function and not sag when the child is leaning.
Pay attention to the possibility of adjusting the backrest inclination from a sitting position - reclining - lying (In individual events there are five modes to back position). Children under six months can not be a long time in a sitting position, most models suitable for children older than six months. It is best to back adjusted to the horizontal position.
There are two ways to adjust the backrest in cane. Or by using straps (allows to fix the backrest in any position) system or due to hard latches (then there should be plenty to reliably fix the position of the backrest).
wheels
Today, manufacturers produce trehkolosnye- and four-wheel versions. Despite the popular belief that trehkolosnye less stable, it is not, in addition, they have an advantage - they are more agile. After all, the displaced center of gravity and wheels, which are at a great distance from each other, making this stroller more stable.
It is desirable that the front wheels are turning - rotating around its axis, thereby cane becomes more maneuverable.
When driving on an uneven surface to fix the front wheels, because there is the danger of damage to the locking mechanism.
Available in versions with shock absorbers - floating wheels. Baby less worried about shaking from occurring on an uneven road. The diameter of the wheel is responsible for easy overcoming of obstacles. The higher it is, the easier it is to overcome borders, however, stroller with big wheels becomes heavier.
Brake system
The bulk of the carriages as the brake system has a "foot" brake. Fixing is done by pressing the lever, which is located near the wheels. When buying, you should test how the loop is in operation.
In some there is one more additional brake - "disk" manual. It is designed for extra help when descending inclines, but you can do without it.
A pen
- isolated (Handle 2) - the individual models are height adjustable and rotate around its axis. This provides an additional operating comfort.
- Whole (1 pen) - U-shaped, it is easier to manage, perhaps even with one hand.
Most of the adjustment knobs are not regulated, but only rotate around its axis.
To determine whether the height stroller suitable, you need to stand up straight and relax. Hands slightly bent at the elbows, without straining, and put them on the handle freely. If so comfortable it will manage, it means that option is ideal.
It is necessary to ride a children's transport. Legs in any case should not stumble on the back of the bar (some have a disadvantage).
Cover on feet
The presence desirable. There is not in every set. This additional protection in bad weather conditions.
Raincover, mosquito net
Not all of them are equipped with wheelchair. It can be purchased separately.
Footrest (footboard)
In the future, will help your child to climb into their vehicles. When moving baby feet are locked, will not hang. Some models steps adjustable (has 3 positions). During sleep due to the adjustable footrest lengthens sleeper.
Shopping basket
This attribute is optional, but easy to use. Note that it was higher off the ground, since the low-lying, basket fabric becomes thinner, and in the future will either have to fix the basket, or it will be useless.
The hood (hood, visor)
We need a commitment, as will protect from direct sunlight, and in bad weather by precipitation - rain and snow. It is better that it was more because of a small visor functional capacity less.
The hood must be firmly fixed, it is better when in the unfolded state, it almost gets to bumper - in this case, if the child is asleep, its nothing to bother - neither the bright sun, no wind.
Advantages and disadvantages
dignity
- easily put / lay one hand;
- Compact - takes up little space;
- ease of management;
- review for a child when the backrest in the sitting position;
- light weight, compared with walking modes - easy to carry from place to place (including folded on his shoulder);
- good price (on average two times lower than the most simple walking).
disadvantages
- instability due to the small weight - small wheels reduce permeability, including in the winter season;
- some models the material of construction of the backrest fits snugly back kid and does not support the function.
Security
You need to carefully examine:
- Seat belts. Three-point belts include lap belts (2 pieces) and a belt located between the legs (1 x). Five-point belts include lap belts (2 pieces), shoulder straps (2 pieces) and one strap located between the legs.
Shoulder straps firmly pressed against the back of the child, which excludes its fall forward when you lean the vehicle. They are therefore preferred. When buying, you need to test any fastening seatbelt in - whether they fastened easily, whether the baby will be able to undo them.
- Bumper guard or handrail - a means of protection and comfort for robenka, as it is used as a handrail. It is desirable that it was detachable (easier to put the baby when the bumper is removed. Thus, the bumper itself, and the carriage is less get dirty).
- Parking brake - part of the brake system is designed to hold stationary on a support surface. Fixes the wheel.
- Stability. Weight - a major advantage. Only carefully thought-out design ensures its stability.
- Excluded cuspsProtruding rivets, including folded.
- As cane is protected from accidental folding. Freely down dangerous for the baby.
malfunctions
Causes:
- product is manufactured poorly;
- secondary service life (when the carriage went to "inherited");
- sloppy operation of the unit.
Kinds:
- broken wheels. They stand and weight of the child, and the additional weight of bags, the quality of roads. If you carefully maintain and transport ride on flat roads with asphalt pavement, the wheels will last longer.
Decision: replace the wheel with the new.
- broken folding mechanism - as the stick constantly assembled and disassembled.
Decision: replacing the folding mechanism.
- rear backrest breakage - restless and moving children can dramatically leans back, so it breaks.
Decision: Or to replace the back, either to weld in place breakage.
- breaks n-handle
Decision: replace the handle.
- Handle longer be adjusted in height. Possible damage to the cause - at strong frosts and freezes the plastic may break when you click on the handle.
Decision: Replace the hinge knob height.
- Wheel lock breakage
Decision: Replace the brake part.
Possible to repair the wheelchair directly at the service center, or order a new part to replace the broken through the mail, with additional advice on the Internet.
