Finding the right buggy can be a challenge; you need to select something that’s suitable for your child and your needs. There are many different products available for parents, which can make choosing the right one complicated. In this article, we take a look at the features you should look out for if you’re looking for a new buggy living in a busy city.

Lightweight 

If you live in a city, then you’re likely to use public transport on a regular basis. A heavy buggy will make it challenging to get on and off public transport quickly without getting in the way of others. A buggy that’s lightweight will be perfect for city life; you won’t need to keep asking for help and will be able to easily lift it yourself on and off the tube, bus or tram. For independent parents, this is essential and can help them avoid injuries, delays and an aching back. Look out for a lightweight buggy if you live in a city; you can do this by comparing the weight of each of your options; many brands also list their buggies as lightweight if they meet this criterion.

Compact

Living in a city will mean you need to weave around crowds of people, go through small doorways and take on busy shops. A large buggy that takes up the whole aisle can get in the way and make things inconvenient for you and others. Most parents living in a city prefer a compact buggy with a small footprint. This makes it much easier for them to carry on with city life without getting in the way of too many other people. A compact buggy also means when folded, the buggy takes up less space. This is perfect for those that live in city apartments without lots of space and people that need to fold their buggy for transporting it on the train or the bus. 

Easy to fold

A one-handed buggy that’s easy to fold can be really useful for city life. As previously mentioned, you’ll likely use public transport frequently. Often there isn’t much time to fold your buggy before you need to get yourself and your child into your seats safely. A buggy that folds with one hand can help make things much smoother and simpler. You can use your other hand to keep hold of your child and make sure they don’t get themselves into danger. The Bugaboo Bee 6 offers one-handed folding to make things easier for parents living in the city. 

Grows with your child

Having more than one buggy might be ok if you have a garage for storage, but this often isn’t the case with parents that live in the city. Storage space comes at a premium when you live in any busy city; you may only have one storage cupboard space to store your buggy when it is not in use. Therefore a buggy that grows with your child is a great investment, you won’t need to keep buying and selling different buggies, and the storage space you need will be minimised. If you’re buying a buggy for a newborn baby, look for one with a bassinet and the ability to grow and change with your child. Many buggies can be used from birth up until four years old; after four years old, your child is likely to be out of the buggy and walking independently. Investing in a good quality buggy that suits your needs and grows with your child when they’re born will help you to save money, time and storage space.

When selecting a buggy for city life, choose one that’s lightweight, compact, easy to fold and grows with your child. All of these factors will make city life with a child much easier and more enjoyable; you will still be able to go to your favourite child-friendly places and explore new areas of the city. Reading the reviews from other parents can also be helpful; they will highlight any positive or negative points about the buggies you’re considering buying. Wherever possible, try to opt for a high-quality buggy as it will last much longer, and you’re less likely to run into issues as your child grows and develops.