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are strollers ok for newborns?
I was thinking of getting something like this (see below) for my boy
http://www.mothercare.com/Maclaren-Techno-XLR-Stroller-Coffee/dp/B001V5WW3G/sr=1-4/qid=1243435425/ref=sr_1_4/275-4791040-5513328?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=44346031&mcb=core
We will be doing quite a bit of travelling so its really important that it can fold up flat and easy. But I’m worried it won’t be very comfortable for him.
I’m also not too keen that its forward facing as I’d prefer to be able to see what he’s doing.
So what do people think? Anyone tried one of these with newborns? Apparently they’re suitable but I just don’t feel 100%
Suggestions on an easy fold, lightweight, parent facing pram what is not ridiculously expensive will be greatly appreciated 
xxx
Newborns need to be in strollers that fully recline, so if that one does, you should be fine. Otherwise, check out a travel systems.
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November 11th, 2009
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It looks fine, as long as it reclines. I would go with a nice travel system though,that would be ideal.
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I don’t use strollers. Especially for newborns. Considering that a newborn just spent the last almost 10 months curled up and enclosed in the soft warm confines of your womb it’s safe to say that he would prefer a continuation of those conditions.
Get a carrier, like a ring sling or a mei tai, and carry your infant close to your body where he belongs. Far better for baby and far more portable and easier than carting along a stroller.
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No i wouldnt put my new born in a stroller they need comfort and good support for there heads maybe you should get a 3in1 pram that has a car seat that you use from birth then change into a stroller for toddler
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Newborns need to be in strollers that fully recline, so if that one does, you should be fine. Otherwise, check out a travel systems.
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It looks like it will be just fine. I love the colors!
We have a stroller that we were able to attach our infant carseat to, which was great when Ryan was a newborn because he was asleep most of the time. We didnt have to wake him, just put the carseat on the stroller.
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I would look into the kind that has the carseat/carrier that attaches to the stroller so the baby is facing you until it is big enough for just the stroller without the carrier. That is what we had for my son and it was great. Now that I have 2 I have a double stroller that the back seat folds all the way down so she can lay down if she wants to. She’d rather lay down and stare at the sky or lights. LOL.
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mommy of 2
I don’t see anything wrong with it, it says suitable from birth in the description and it has a headhugger. It looks fine to me. Like another answer says though, a wrap/sling would also be really handy for travelling and baby would enjoy that!
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I put my son in his stroller for the first time yesterday and he preferred it to his car seat which fits into the stroller.. The back reclines and he just got to lay down (buckled in) and get all snugly with his blankies. He is 6 weeks old.
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It says it is suitable from birth …it has 4 seat positions so you can tip it right back to nearly flat I expect…that’ll be great for your baby!
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strollers that fold almost flat would probably be the best for your traveling with this as well they have ones with a "peep hole" so to speek that you can see what he is doing but they dont make them to where the child is facing you as far as i know. and as far as the comfort for him a blanket under him should make it a lot more comfortable for him so he wont feel every little bump. these are a little more pricey but last a lot longer than you "conventional" strollers
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if you are going to be using it for traveling, i would definitely make sure that you have a lightweight, easily portable one! i would also make sure it has accessories that you like- cup holders, carrier underneath, etc.
i don’t see anything wrong with strollers for newborns. it is recommended that they be able to fully recline, however.
good luck! the stroller is cute & great colors= )
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39 weeks 2 days with a girl =)
if they are suitable from birth then they are perfectly safe and if thats what you want then thats fine!
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this is a great pushchair! they reccomend them to lie flat for new borns an it says from birth. there is also a viewing window in the hood so you can see baby they will be cosy with the footmuff . gud luck
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They are safe for newborns but I didn’t feel happy with buying one until I got so fed up with my travel system that allowed my daughter to face me at six months I bought a stroller. If you’re worried he or she won’t be comfortable you can buy cosy-toes’ which are padded inside to give extra comfort and the Maclaren’s fold flat and are generally light weight and fold down to a decent size.
If you can find a pram to face you it’s going to be over £200 and it’s going to be bulky. The only pram I’ve found to fold down to a decent size (and it’s still big) is the icandy apple which is £300-500 depending on whether you buy it new or second hand and is bulky when into a buggy.
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The newborn should be able to lay down when first born so personally I would buy a cradle top pushchair.
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