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Pushchair

Most pushchairs have a forward facing seat unit, swivel front wheels, a hood and shopping basket underneath for storage. They can be suitable from birth (lie-flat seat unit) or from 3 months or from 6 months depending on the recline positions of the seat unit. Pushchair styles vary enormously but usually weigh less than 9kg. Some pushchairs can also be combined with options such as carrycots and car seats to create more a versatile two-in-one pushchair or travel system. Most pushchairs will include the following features: · An easy method of folding flat for ease of storage and transportation · Adjustable foot rest · Bumper bar · Height adjustable handlebar · Carry handle · Ability to fold as a single unit often requiring only one hand · Footbrake Examples of good pushchairs include the Jane Carrera and Bebeconfort Loola