Before the birth of your baby, you probably spent hours reading about the safest stroller, the one with the best reviews, the one that would convert and be functional. You tried them all and finally bought the right one. Now you use the carrycot for strolls, but you start to wonder if your little one should still be using it.
The first year of a baby's life goes by very quickly, when we least realize it, they will start to crawl and a little more to take their first steps.
But how do we know when it's time to switch from the carrycot to the stroller?
The short answer is that there is no standard date or age that applies to all babies. We need to pay attention to a couple of things before making the big switch: stroller instructions and your baby's development. This can be confusing, but we'll clear it up below.
Stroller instructions.
Each model will come with its own specific instructions, the instructions will let us know the capacity of the carrycot to support the weight of the baby but they should not be taken as a rule. For example, if the instructions indicate that from the age of six months it is possible to use the stroller, but our little one is not yet holding his head, it may be a hasty decision.
If, on the other hand, it indicates that it is possible to make the change at 5 or 7 kilos, it may happen that the child reaches that weight, but is not yet 6 months old and its development indicates that it is not the right time to use the stroller. In conclusion, manufacturers give us a guide from the point of view of the construction of their product, however, we should not take it as a rule to follow.
Baby's development.
The most important part to make the change from the carrycot to the stroller should be the signs of development that our little one gives us. Each baby is unique and reaches developmental milestones at a particular age. There are babies who begin to explore and hold their head from 5 months while others have a relaxed pace and wait past 7 months.
Here are some signs that your baby will give you to switch from the bassinet to the stroller:
- Holds his head without help.
- Is curious and tries to peek through the bassinet.
- The bassinet is too small.
- He sits up without help.
- Seems uncomfortable in the carrycot and asks to be carried.
Making the change at the right time is important for your baby's health and safety. When their development is not yet adequate and we make the change could result in an incorrect posture, and problems related to the curvature of the spine. The posture of the little ones, especially when spending long periods in the stroller, must be adequate. A child who does not yet sit up on its own and remains in this position could feel uncomfortable and develop problems in the future.
So now you know, the ideal time to change your baby from the carrycot to the stroller is known only to you, you should pay attention to their development and always follow your instinct. For your little one it will be an exciting moment because now he will be able to observe the world from a new angle.
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