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Summary: To select a stroller for use on the beach, look for something that is light weight, that is all-terrain, has plenty of storage space and is made of a rust-resistant material. Choose a stroller that can withstand the salty air and sandy terrain of the beach with tips from a daycare owner and operator in this free video on childcare.
Veronica Baragas was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and has been working with children and families for more than 10 years. Her experience includes being a full-time nanny, live-in...read more
"Hi, my name's Veronica Baragas, with mywigglesandgiggles.com, and I'd like to share with you how to select a stroller if you live at the beach. So first off, you know, you want to find something that's going to be maybe all terrain. A lot of the times those are a little bit of a lighter stroller so it definitely helps with you know maneuvering, and it's soft for the the sand so it doesn't sink so much. Second, I would like to see you know what type of stroller. Are you going to be jogging, walking, things like that. Those'll definitely help with maneuvering as well. Check your storage space. Are you going to have enough to go on long walks, and store enough, you know for your baby and whatever items you may need. Look to see for rust. You know, living in salt-water areas a lot of times things can rust very easily, so definitely look into that. Check storage space, you know, puttin' it all together and cleanin' up. Is it easy access to to take apart and put together? Also, check check your you know, your handlebars and how the length is for you. Are they going to be tall enough or just right? Are you going to have to slouch over? You know, think about that. Also, your brake system. If you're going to be around a lot of people, and you may need to stop and go as you please definitely see if they're one that you can use to easily stop with your feet, or are you going to have to bend over. So, those are some of the key things that you want to check on, but for living at the beach definitely check for an all terrain type that's really light and is going to be able to glide smoothly over the sand, and then something that's not going to rust and and is good for salt water areas."
eHow Article: How to Select a Stroller if You Live at the Beach