Checklist: out and about safely and stylishly with your baby

Do you have a shop with items for children or do you plan to extend your collection with children’s items? Then continue reading this article and get inspired by the latest trends to make the choice as easy as possible for your clients.

Are you finding your baby is restless at home? If so, it can help simply to walk around with him or her in a sling. When you do this, little ones feel safe and secure and you pass on your calmness to them. And there’s one more advantage, too: with a sling, you can discreetly breastfeed while your baby is in the sling. Baby slings can be used from birth onwards, but make sure that the head is properly supported during the first months! 

The right car seat 

Safety always comes first, so everything begins with the right car seat. Go for a seat that complies with the i-Size standard, a European safety guarantee. Babies and toddlers must be carried facing backwards for as long as possible, so that they travel looking at what’s behind them. That way, if an accident should happen, their head and neck will be better supported.  

One more golden tip: never place your baby in a car seat wearing a thick jacket or coat. Winter coats contain quiet a lot of air, which makes it seem as though your child is properly buckled in, whereas in fact he or she is restrained much more loosely than you think. Better to place the jacket or a blanket over the car seat, or use a footmuff as a safe and trendy alternative.  

You’ll find that many car seats are compatible with a pram or buggy, but you can find out more about this in the next article.  

Sunshades with activity arches are a great hit and make the ideal distraction for the little ones. Window blinds are always a good idea for protecting your baby from the sun and for making it dark enough to take a snooze. 

Combi-pram: A pram with a carry-cot (or 3-in-1 pram) is the ideal solution for combining comfort, safety and convenience. You can also fit a car seat or travel cot into the frame, which is clever, isn’t it? 

This is also the type of pram you need for your newborn baby. Young babies need to be able to lie flat for the development of their back. 

All-terrain pram: There’s no need to shy away from venturing out on to uneven and unpaved paths every now and then. That’s when an all-terrain pram is your new best friend, so that you can set off on an adventure with your little tot. With its proper pneumatic tyres, your all-terrain pram will cope easily with sand, gravel and snow. And if you really want to go hiking, your best option is a back-carrier. More about this below. 

Folding buggy: From the age of 6 to 9 months (as soon as your baby can sit up unaided), you can trade in your pram for a folding buggy. Buggies are lighter and easier to take with you – so much so, many of the new, compact models even qualify as hand baggage on planes. And toddlers who are tired of walking can simply jump on board their buggy for a ride.  

And don’t forget that the sun can be quite bright when it’s shining down on your baby’s head. So always take a cap or sun hat with you when you go on a walk.  

And don’t forget the travel cot. A folding camp bed is an option, but these days instant folding travel cots are all the rage. Setting it up and folding it away again only takes a few seconds. So that’s one less thing to worry about!