Monitor Your Little One's Wellbeing With a Parent Facing Pram

You can easily track your child's comfort and well-being while they're in a pram that is positioned with the parent. This is especially helpful when you're on busy days out.

University of Dundee study found that babies in face-toface buggies were more playful, chatted twice as often and had lower heart rates - all indicators of less stress.

Peace of Mind

A parent facing pram is a great way to ensure your baby's safety is protected. They will be kept in a secure, safe seat which is securely secured with the five-point harness, making them protected from any accidents that might occur when out and out and about.

A pram of good quality has a large basket that can accommodate all the baby's necessities and you won't have to worry about where all the other items are going to go. The right accessories are crucial to help your child feel comfortable throughout their travels for example, a footmuff (check whether they're compatible with the 5-point harness) and a pram liner to protect against sun or rain.

It is essential to test the pushchair before you buy it for your child. Look for models with the ability to swivel their wheels and adjustable handlebars so that everyone in the family can easily operate it.

If you're worried about your child falling out of their buggy or tumbling out of their seat, an safety harness is a must for all parents. It will stop your baby from being able to escape the seat. It's an excellent way to keep them safe in case of any emergency situations.

It's important to remember that some experts on babies recommend that babies should be around six months old prior to using a front-facing pram but this is due to the individual developmental milestones. Some babies are ready to enter the outside world sooner particularly if their curiosity and desire to discover the world is high.

Parents might be worried that their baby may develop a flat area in the back of their head while being in a parent facing pram however this is not something to worry about. Auckland osteopath Julia Griffiths says that babies should spend a lot more time lying down to strengthen their skull muscle. This can be done with a carrier that is positioned in the direction of the parent as well as the supervision of tummy time.

Enhanced Bonding

If you've chosen a pram with a carrycot or are choosing a pushchair, the direction that your baby's face is when out and about is something you should take into consideration. It might seem like a minor detail, but it can be a major influence on your baby's development as well as their interaction with you while out and about.

A new study found that infants who sit in pushchairs car seats that are away from their parents are less likely to talk, interact or laugh with them than babies who have a pushchair that faces the parent. The study observed 272 children and their mothers in 60 towns, as well as an additional study of 20 mothers and their infants. The findings show that babies who sit in a pram that faces the front with their parents are twice as likely to be smiling at each other than those who are in an away-facing buggy. This is because when your baby can see and interact with you, they are more engaged.

Face-to-face interaction between babies encourages attachment and development. It also lets you point things out to them like buses, flowers and playgrounds that they might not notice otherwise.

It is essential to remember that your child must be able to sit on their own before you convert it into a pushchair that faces forward. Babies older than this age might have difficulty adjusting to the new position, and may be more stressed when they have to change from a seated to standing position.

A health professional can examine your child to make sure they are prepared for the transition. They can determine whether your child's bones and muscles are strong enough to withstand the change, as well as if they have developed any hypersensitive spots. This test is particularly crucial if your child has been using the pushchair since birth or if you have previously used a pram with an rear-facing seat. A health professional will be able to provide advice on the appropriate time for your child to move to a forward-facing pushchair.

Better Eye Contact

One of the great advantages of having a parent facing pram is the ability to look at your little one. This is particularly important for newborns and infants who are still learning how to interact with the world around them. You can also play with them and talk to them to help them learn names for the objects they see.

According to research, children who look at their parents are more likely to laugh and speak to them than those who turn away. This is because they are being absorbed by the sounds and sights of their surroundings which aids them in understanding what's happening around them. In addition eye contact makes it easier for parents to talk to their babies, which helps to soothe them and allow them to relax.

It's also an excellent idea to take along a toy for travel for your child to play with when they're in their pushchair. These toys are ideal for stimulating the mind and bringing smiles to children. They can also help your baby recognise your voice, which is important to their development as a cognitive child.

Babies are always exploring the world and surroundings. As they age and become more active, they might be ready to sit up in their pushchair. If this is the case it's worth considering a front-facing stroller or pram from our range.

A few months after making the change to a front-facing pushchair newborn, it's recommended to put in an infant foot warmer to keep your child warm and comfortable. Choose a design which can be removed and put back as required and is compatible with the car seat or cot for your baby. You can also buy an exclusive compact travel stroller toy for your baby to help them identify their pram while out and out and about.

One of the best ways to ensure that your baby's position for pushing is correct and they're comfortable is to examine their neck and head alignment on a regular basis. If the front of their pushchair is tilted forward, their head and neck will be pushed against it, which isn't a good idea.

Easier Monitoring

The reassuring sight of your baby's face in a parent facing pram lets you monitor them more closely. You can see the signs that your baby is sleepy, upset or is upset or cold. You can also determine if their hat or socks are missing. Being able to see children in front of you also makes it easier to talk to them as they can look at you and hear your voice.

This is crucial for infants who suffer from speech and language issues as it stimulates them. It is also a great way to help them understand the world around them, for instance when you point out busses or flowers. It's also an excellent opportunity for you to sing to them particularly if they enjoy singing!

In fact, many babies enjoy talking to their parents when they are facing and there are plenty of studies that prove this. For instance, this study by Dundee University found that babies talked twice as often in a forward-facing pushchair as in a rear-facing one. The same study revealed that babies whose faces were not visible by their parents displayed more fluctuations in heart rate, which indicated that they were anxious and stressed. Heart rates were calmer and more consistent among babies whose faces they could see.

However it doesn't mean every child should be changed from a rear-facing baby stroller to a front-facing one straight immediately. In fact, it is often advisable to wait until your child is at minimum six months old before making the switch. At this point, that their muscles and bones are fully developed and allow them to safely make the change.

Many parents place their children in a stroller facing the parent until they reach that age. There are numerous top strollers and pushchairs prams that let you switch between two positions so that you can keep your child parent-facing as long as you like. Make sure you check the compatibility of your buggy or stroller with the car seat you are planning to use, since it can differ between models.