All about Baby Carriages

With their classic lines and appeal, combined with the designs dating back to the nineteenth century, baby carriages are a classic way to transport your infant while they are able to lie on their back.

Carriages are one of the most expensive types of strollers, with one unit costing upwards of one-thousand dollars. As well as this added cost, they can be difficult to store as they do not fold as well as modern varieties. Carriages can be difficult to push as they are created from metal, making them too heavy for many new moms who are just gaining back their strength after a long nine months.

The benefits to a carriage include the baby being able to sleep while lying on their back, the versatility of the large wheels, as well as the baby being able to face the driver. Often, these carriages are designed with the use of elegant fabrics, used to create a classic carriage look with a canopy.

Many modern carriages allow the bassinet to be removed from the frame, allowing the infant to sleep within the carriage, once moved to a different frame. This allows the child to rest undisturbed, after a calming nap.

Carriages are also commonly referred to as Prams.

For the most part carriages are meant for infants who are unable to sit on their own. This means that the infant will grow up and out of the carriage rather quickly, often in less than six months. For this reason, many manufacturers are creating carriages that have versatility to be transformed into bassinets.

Although the baby carriage comes with a safety strap, it is up to the new parent to provide the sides of the carriage with bumpers. Keep in mind that the wheels of the carriage are large, providing good suspension for the baby, but the baby could easily be moved from side to side, and therefore a bumper is essential. When securing the bumper inside of the carriage, be sure to tie it tightly. You do not want the child to be able to grab hold of it and pull it over itself.

Most carriages come without the added safety issue of the child being able to reach the latch which causes the carriage to collapse. This means the child will be safe within the carriage, without the fear of becoming entangled within the stroller.

For mom’s that wish to have that touch of class and old school glamour, a carriage seems like the obvious choice. It makes a statement in any community, and can be found at speciality baby shops, and of course here at Pramalot!