When the baby boom era of 1946-1964 recorded a whopping 79 million births, American thought that would be the last time it would see heavy traffic with baby strollers - until 2007 statistics surprised US population charts that showed another record 4, 137, 119 new births. If there's one industry that would embrace and cradle this news, it's the manufacturers of high end strollers.There are no available official data as to how many new babies are being born today, but there definitely is a growing interest among expectant mothers for high end strollers being showcased in department stores these days. The designs have adopted modern industrial designs that go beyond merely giving baby a seat with wheels. Whether this is an indication of a new era of baby boom or not, new moms must be fussy when choosing high end strollers.If you're a mom-to-be, the most important features to look for in a stroller are safety and comfort for your baby. There are high end strollers that come with universal frames that fit almost every brand and model of infant seats. You can have your car seat fitted with the right frame so you can take a stroll with your baby without taking her out of the seat. This also means that you can move your sleeping baby around without waking her up. The beauty of these particular strollers is that they are compact, lightweight and inexpensive.Combo high end strollers are hybrid types that are assembled with stroller chassis. These types of high end strollers can be used with detachable bassinets where your baby can lie flat on her back. There are also models that can fit in car seats as well, provided you use special adapters which you can buy separately. There are also reversible stroller seats that are adjustable for extended use. These could come in handy as babies tend to outgrow their strollers. With reversible high end strollers, a simple adjustment will have to be made when your baby learns to sit upright.High end strollers have their own advantages and disadvantages. As described earlier with reversible strollers, one clear advantage is that most of modern strollers are designed for longer use from infant stage through toddler years. This saves you from buying upgrades as your baby starts to grow and develop. The disadvantage of certain high end strollers is that they tend to be costly in a way because accessories and additional contraptions are usually sold separately, such as car seats and car seat adapters. Combo high end strollers also come with canopies or rain covers, tire pumps or pressure gauges, under-seat storage spaces and maintenance kits. The kit comes with a pump (for air-filled tires) and silicone spray (to prevent wheels from squeaking). If you have to go for combo high end strollers with air-filled tires, make sure to check its air pressure regularly and have a spare pump and tube handy for emergency purposes.There are also umbrella high end strollers which are distinctively lightweight and are conveniently easy to fold. Their handles are curved like that of an umbrella. This specific design will not only make mommy and baby happy - it will also make things a lot easier for daddy to manipulate and maneuver. The big drawback is that the compact size of umbrella high end strollers may cramp older babies, especially when they are wearing thick winter clothes.These are just three out of so many types of high end strollers available today for you to choose from. It is best to bring your husband with you when shopping around for strollers for your baby. After all, it's the three of you - mommy, daddy, and baby - who will be sharing the stroller experience for a long time. One more thing before you make any purchase: take the stroller for a test drive. Try as many accessories and contraptions that go with them as you can. Bring your baby along for the test drive to check if baby is comfortable or safe with it. The last thing you would want to have your baby in a stroller accident. For your sake and your baby's, it sometimes helps to be a little paranoid.
