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September 07, 2008

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Ask Dr. Jana Stroller Tips

QUESTION


Dear Dr. Jana, I am currently looking for a stroller and I wanted to know what type is better. I prefer the ones with the infant carrier because I feel the baby would rather be seated, but my husband prefers the pram style that is like a bassinet on wheels. Which one is better for the baby? — Shannon in Etobicoke, Ontario CANADA

ANSWER	October 23, 2000


Dear Shannon, Frankly, as far as your baby's comfort is concerned, I'm not sure that there's any difference between a stroller and a pram. I can tell you, however, that many babies are not as eager to spend their time lying down in a pram once they master the skill of sitting. I personally find that the strollers with detachable infant car-seat carriers extremely practical. In the first couple of months, your baby can sit securely in the infant carrier while you go for a walk. As an added benefit, you can transfer your baby from the stroller to the car without having to disturb her, as you would with a pram. For older infants and even toddlers, you can use the stroller without the carrier. Most have seats where the back adjusts from nearly a full upright position to a full recline. — by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P.

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