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Do you have a baby on the way, have you chosen a stroller and are wondering what else to buy? Now is the time to retrofit the stroller and adapt it to the needs of your family 🙂

Do you have everything?

The following list will help you not to forget the important necessities and to choose well from the little things that will please and fine-tune the stroller to the last detail.

Stroller bag

A changing bag doesn't have to be just a bag anymore. You can choose a handbag or a backpack for a stroller that will accompany you every step of the way with or without a baby. And a smaller organizer that you can use when you don't need to carry so many things with you when you travel, or a shopping net, will also come in handy.

Baby blanket

When it starts to blow, every mother immediately checks whether the baby in the stroller is sufficiently dressed and reaches for the blanket. There is a huge selection of blankets on the market for every occasion and many universal ones that you can use not only in the stroller, but also in the car or crib. Soft and supple materials are used, often hand-knitted or crocheted.

Footmuffs for the stroller

When the blanket is no longer enough for warmth, a baby bag will be added to the stroller's necessary equipment. You can choose a growing footmuff, which you can use for a bath tub, an egg or as a footmuff for a sports stroller. The baby footmuff can be used from autumn to spring and throughout the stroller season.

Raincoat

If you didn't get a raincoat in the set when you bought the stroller, be sure to get one. You never know when inclement weather will catch you out on a walk. You can use it in any season. A stroller raincoat will not only protect your child from rain, but also help you in strong winds or when it is snowing. Raincoats are usually intended for a specific type or even model of a stroller, but they are also universal.

Anklet

You might be wondering what the footmuff is actually good for and if you can do without it. The footrest for the stroller has a protective function. It protects the child from rain and wind and will serve you well especially from autumn to spring, when you don't want to take out the raincoat. Together with the extended canopy of the stroller, it replaces the raincoat well, and it is also insulated. It keeps the bag clean, so you don't have to wash it as often. A non-falling blanket, which is functionally quite similar to a universal footmuff, works very well and similarly in this. Footmuffs are also produced directly for specific stroller models.

Stroller mittens or gloves

We haven't mentioned the muff and gloves that keep the parent's hands warm while pushing the stroller. Manufacturers often offer the same color design, including decorative fur, as for children's booties or ankle boots, so that your winter equipment matches.

Pads and inserts for the stroller

Their task is to make the child comfortable, warm in the winter, cool in the summer and make it easier for the mother to clean the stroller. And let's not forget about the design, the stroller just suits.

Sun visor

If you have a shorter stroller canopy, look for shielding. Sunshades are the most popular choice, but a classic pram parasol will also serve you well. A mosquito net is also a popular summer accessory.

Stroller toys

If there is a child in the stroller, a toy is a matter of course. Babies use spirals or bars for the stroller. Hanging toys and steering wheels can make sounds, support children's motor skills and make walks in the fresh air more pleasant.

And now we finally get to the less essential things that you can probably do without, but will make your life easier or at least make you happy. It is mainly about:

Adapters

An adapter is a connecting element. There are several types, but most often you will come across an adapter that allows you to attach a baby car seat to the structure of the stroller. You can use this option, for example, when shopping or on trips, when it is easier to clip the egg to the chassis of the stroller than to carry a deep bathtub with you and move the often sleeping baby into it.

There are also adapters that adjust the height of the bassinet or the seat so you don't have to bend down, or adapters that allow you to connect the tub to the structure of a sports stroller, etc.

Stroller holders

We usually distinguish stroller holders by what they are supposed to hold.

If your stroller doesn't come with a stroller bag as standard, you probably need universal brackets that allow you to attach more than just the bag. It can be various carabiners or hooks, on which you can hang even a small purchase or a thermos for a bottle. Clips or clips keep diapers, blankets and toys in place.

Drink holders are very often used. You will use them for your and your child's drinking.

There are also mobile phone holders, which are great for keeping your hands free for pushing the stroller, even when talking on the phone.

Insert and carry bags

If you will be moving your baby from place to place more often, a portable bag will come in handy, which you can put straight into the deep bath. It will be especially appreciated by parents who will not park the stroller directly at home. A portable bag is much lighter than an egg. If the bag is insulated, it can be used as a rucksack. After unzipping, it replaces the play blanket for you.

Transport packaging

If you are going to travel and fly, you will appreciate the transport bag. It will keep your car trunk clean, even if you just went through the mud with the stroller. It will help you secure the stroller more against possible damage on your travels.

If you are not going to use the stroller for a while, put it in the packaging and store it in it.

Handrails and counters

If you have a restless little one who would prefer to get out of the stroller every time he sees something interesting and your stroller does not have a handle, be sure to add a child handle to the stroller. You can also hang toys or drinks on the handle so that the child has them at hand. You can choose a counter on which you can serve healthy snacks, the so-called snack tray.

Steps and skates for the stroller

If you want to go for longer walks with the stroller and you have an older sibling with the baby, a ride in the stroller is an excellent improver for his tired legs. You can also carry an older child this way. The steps can also have a seat, which is a second trick. Before buying a skateboard, first check its load capacity and whether your stroller model is structurally ready to add a skateboard.

Stroller accessories

Around the prams there is a wide range of smaller and larger trinkets that will complement yours so that it is completely according to your wishes, both in terms of functionality and aesthetics. These are various textile accessories, among which you will find sheets and mattresses for a deep bathtub, designer seat packs for sports strollers, summer canopies, fur trims for the canopy, but also elements that will increase the safety of your stroller, such as stroller lights, reflective strips or a lock to the stroller.

Spare parts

As long as everything works on your stroller, spare parts are not needed. However, when a part breaks or you just puncture a wheel, it is usually cheaper to replace the necessary part than to find a new stroller.