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After the baby is born you will have to find a way of traveling with your baby
on a day-to-day basis. You will have to buy something to carry your baby around
in. The most expensive thing that you buy for your newborn will be the pram or
pushchair. This is something that will be used very often therefore study all
the options you have before buying one. The most important things to look for
are:
* Whether it will fit into your car.
* If it can be used in the public transport system.
* If you can fold with one arm with the baby in the other.
There is a wide variety to choose from. Here are a few types:
1. The traditional pram.
2. Two-in-one or convertible pushchair: Can be used flat for newborns and in an
upright position for babies with head and neck control.
3. Two-in-one-plus: This has a lift-off lie back seat, which can be used to
carry a sleeping baby. But this cannot be used for overnight sleeping.
4. Three-in-one or combination pushchair: This is similar to a two-in-one but
has a lift-off carrycot. If the carrycot is fitted with mattress it can be used
for overnight sleeping.
5. Travel system: Which has all of the above features, along with a Group 0 car
seat that can be locked to the pushchair chassis.
6. 'Umbrella' Buggy that can be quickly and easily folded. Unsuitable for
newborns.
Car seats: If you have a car you need to buy a seat for your newborn as well.
This can be a baby seat that can be used till the baby is nine months old or a
combination of a baby and child seat. Rear-facing seats are better for small
babies as they are safer. But do no use them in the front passenger seat if you
have air bags in your car.
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