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Modern Baby Strollers

There was a time not too many years ago when baby strollers were much like the Model-T Ford. You could have any style you wanted, so far as it was just the single type offered. With flaky rubber tires on rickety tin wheels and covered with cheap plastic, it was a thing to behold. Today, the ancestors of those old strollers are a technological wonder.

The frames themselves are now virtually indestructible. One might not survive being run over by the car, but anything else hardly fazes them. The alloys and manufacturing process used have made them the safest form of transport around. Integrated harnesses are practically unbreakable today.

They're also incredibly convenient. They are commonly outfitted with telescoping handles that make it a literal snap to adjust to fit a person of any height. That means if Mom uses it one day and Dad the next, followed by the babysitter the following day, no one has to get a backache leaning down to push.

They have a dozen other features that are a combination of safety and convenience.

Wheels have simple to activate locking mechanisms to prevent rollaway when you pause on a grade. No more worrying about your hands slipping or getting distracted if you stop to have a chat. It's also almost impossible to get your clothing snagged on any part. With rounded corners, smooth high-density plastic and fabric padding in all the right places, contemporary strollers are a joy to use.

Even traditional designs often featured a canopy to keep the sun off of the baby's head. But that feature has been enhanced beyond the recognition of older nannies. Detachable, collapsible, fitted with heavy shade or thin mesh to just block UV... these are only three of a dozen innovations employed in just this one area.

You can easily fold up the canopy and tuck it away with no problem. Or, flip it out in an instant and never worry about it tearing. Many models go by the name 'umbrella stroller', which tells you all you need to know about this variation on a theme.

Many designs today are modular. That means, among other things, that the bed or seat portion can be detached and used as a hard shell carrier, car seat or bassinet. Then it locks right back into place, easily and securely.

Attachments abound. Diaper bags fit on with snaps, straps or in an integrated pocket. A foldable changing table can slide into the base, under the bed or seat section. Store your purse or camera securely in one of a dozen sturdy fabric pockets.

Traditional four-wheel, rectangular shapes are no longer the only option, either. For joggers, a three-wheeled triangular stroller makes for a little easier journey. Easily push the baby along with you while you maintain your exercise routine.

Need to stroll with twins? A double or twin stroller is just the thing. Babies sit side by side and enjoy the ride. Prefer a tandem arrangement with one in front, the other in back? Also available.

Now the only problem you'll have with a stroller is how to resist having several models.