The Best Rear Facing Pushchairs For You And Your Baby

Rear Facing Pushchairs are great for making your baby feel secure and are much more fun than the traditional forward facing pushchair. You'll get to see all those priceless expressions that your baby makes when they see something for the first time. Most of the models available will allow you to switch between front and rear facing so you won’t be restricted either way. Allot of new parents fail to consider this option and end up buying a front facing pushchair only to regret not being able to communicate properly while pushing them.

In fact some research suggests that it can be more beneficial for you and your baby just by being visible to them rather than picking them up to comfort them. The obvious benefit here is that you will be visible at all times which in turn helps your baby feel more secure.

That's why reversible pushchairs are becoming increasingly popular with parents who want what’s best for their child. The only downside is that you'll probably find yourself walking down the street pulling funny faces in an attempt to entertain them.

So what are the key factors you should consider when shopping for the best pushchair that can face both directions? Whilst there are many factors, the most important include: cost, comfort, size & weight, design and the reputation of the product.

Cost

Reversible pushchairs can be found to be surprisingly inexpensive but you can also pay a small fortune for one. You should expect to pay $140-$600 for most models and will typically get a chassis, seat unit and some accessories in your purchase. So if you wanted a carry cot or a car seat to go with it you would in most cases have to buy these separately. You do tend to get what you pay for when it comes pushchairs. Spend enough and you'll get a high quality buggy that’s hard wearing enough to be able to fold away and use again for another baby. If you are thinking of this then make sure you pick a neutral colour for obvious reasons.

Comfort

One of the most important things to consider when buying a new pushchair is comfort. Think about it, you little baby is going to be sitting in that seat unit so you'll want to make sure the support bars for the seat are not pushing in to your babies back. It's actually surprising how many seats have this problem and I’m not just talking about the cheap brands. So do your research and you'll be fine.

Size & Weight

Remember when you’re not using the pushchair you'll have to store it somewhere. So consider where in the house you'll be storing it otherwise it'll probably always end up in your way. Consider also the size of the trunk in your car and the weight of the pushchair. You'll want it to fit easily into the trunk and also be able to lift it comfortably without hurting yourself.

Design

All of the rear facing pushchairs available are modern looking simply because it’s quite a new feature and the older models were not reversible. Buying a pushchair nowadays is almost like buying a car. You find yourself looking for a cool chassis design, you check out what type of wheels it has, the type of handles, how good the suspension is, what colour to choose and what cool accessories come with it. We live in modern times and for most people it’s a fashion statement and why not? There are some really cool looking buggies out there to choose from.

Reputation

This is where you do your homework! Look around for the rear facing pushchair you like and if the price fits, start digging. Do some searches for the models your considering and see what other people are saying. It won’t take long to realise which strollers are best and a good rule of thumb is to go with the model with the best reputation. If you can’t decide between a couple of great deals then you can always ask an expert which one they would choose for their own baby.

Here's an old public information advert and although prams and pushchairs are much safer these days, the message is still a clear one!