ALL-TERRAIN STROLLERS

BASIC FEATURES
folding and stowing

Collapsing in your arms: Modern manufacturers employ a variety of innovative folding mechanisms to make their all-terrain strollers more compact when collapsed. To make the all-terrain stroller frame truly compact you generally have to remove the large pneumatic wheels, which should be quick-release. One thing to consider: there are many parents that find the stroller folding process counter-intuitive at the beginning. So save yourself some time and frustration and carefully read the instructions and be patient: these things tend to have a learning curve! If you're not one of the patient types, make sure you've got an all-terrain stroller with an easy folding mechanism before you buy. Lastly, a nice added feature: locking devices to secure the stroller once it's folded down.

Packing it in: Even if your all-terrain does fold down easily, that doesn't guarantee it will be as compact as you'd like-especially if you have a compact car or small apartment. Many all-terrain strollers are simply too bulky for the back of a Geo Metro-especially if you don't remove the wheels first. Whatever your situation, you'll want to ensure you have enough space to stow your all-terrain stroller before your purchase. A word to the wise: if you tend to spend a lot of time in your car/truck/SUV, you're going to want a lighter all-terrain stroller (under 20 lbs preferably) or you're going to be straining and cursing the stroller every time you lift it in and out of your vehicle.