Baby transport

The stroller is a transport carrying the babies and toddlers while lying down or sitting.

History

In medieval Europe, the here introduced 1170-1250 wheelbarrows were used for transporting children.

The stroller for the road has evolved from the bassinet, a wheeled kids basket that was used inside the home. It was invented in the UK, where it became common in the early 19th century to make with small children daily walks. In 1840 England established the first factory for strollers. The first models were very high and had three wheels; they were designed so that the babies could sit in it only. For the first few months of life, these cars were not suitable. Some years later, the new vehicle at the English court has been introduced. 1855 recorded an observer: " The streets of London are full of strollers, which were hitherto unknown to me and in which the baby instead of being pushed by her nanny pulled. " 1880, the first models were constructed in which the infant could be. The paper consisted of a basket made of wicker, the frame now had four wheels.

Middle of the 19th century founded the wheelwright Ernst Albert Naether in Zeitz a company for the manufacture of baby carriages, which was converted to GDR times in the state-owned company Zekiwa.

The development of children's car was heavily influenced in the 20th century by the automotive industry. Thus, the stroller of the 1950s often had to trim and sweeping fenders. Since the 1920s, the frame was made ​​of steel, the wheels were much smaller than before.

Stroller types

The following typical types of strollers can be distinguished.

Classic pram

The classic pram consists of a basket or a removable carrying case and a chassis. It is intended for the underlying transport of infants.

Sport car

Sport strollers are open at the front and provided with a footrest. Back they often have a folding convertible top and seat back can usually be adjusted. The stroller is designed for seated transport of infants and young children ages one to two years. By 2000 three-wheel sports cars were popular, which should come with larger wheels allow jogging with stroller. This variant of the sports car is therefore also known as joggers.

Pram

As a classic pram for a short time can be used, the pram was developed. It can be converted from a classic children's pram to stroller. Meanwhile, there are children's transport systems, which are used as a pram, stroller and bike trailer.

Buggy

As a compact collapsible sports car today is widespread, the buggy. Buggies are light and by working steering very agile. This stroller type was developed in 1965 by English aircraft designer Owen Maclaren (died 1978). Production at Maclaren was recorded in 1967. The great success of these buggies meant that other producers have launched their own products to market. Because of their small wheels strollers are only for paved paths and shorter distances.

Special stroller

For the transport of several children stroller different designs are available. In this case are arranged next to or behind one another, the sitting or lying surface. Special strollers are also available for toddlers who need to carry a spreader due to hip dysplasia. This Spreizkinderwagen must have the hips a wider couch surface.

Cribs Cart

The original cribs car is intended for the transport of up to six infants aged one to three years. It was used in the GDR of the crèches. It is particularly suitable to make longer trips with small children. Meanwhile, childminders and daycare centers in West Germany have discovered him. Today there is a wide range of different cars cribs, including those who have space for 10 children. Modern cribs cars often differ from the classical form. They were adapted to the ergonomic needs of the child care and equipped with safety belts and other safety-related details. Other extras include sun protection and electric motor. Usually cribs cars are certified according to the safety standard EN 1888 or after the American ASTM guidelines.

Rehab buggy and stroller

For the transport of disabled children various types of strollers available. These differ from conventional stroller by a higher capacity and better customization options. Rehab buggies are due to their folding technique usually easier to transport than stroller. For this stroller usually offer a better ride comfort. Rehab rehab buggies and cars are offered for children and young people up to a height of 1.60 m and a weight up to 70 kg.