When you’re expecting your first child, few things can cause more sticker shock than the price tags on those trendy strollers that everyone seems to want. It’s even more surprising when you realize how many people actually shell out big bucks for them. One mom, blogger Lisa Rivers, took to Facebook to share her astonishment at the cost of “prams” or strollers. She points out that ultimately, the money spent doesn’t matter much since, once your kid learns to walk, they won’t want to sit in it anyway.
“When I was pregnant, I couldn’t care less about what kind of stroller we got. I just wanted something that rolled,” Rivers reflects. Her husband assured her that he’d be the one doing most of the pushing, but she quickly found herself entangled in the world of “stroller envy” as he became more invested in picking the perfect one.
This realization is amusingly relatable. Many new parents can likely relate to the pressure of wanting the “perfect stroller.” Rivers decided to join her husband for a stroller shopping trip and quickly learned two key lessons. First, “when you see the price tag on a baby carrier, your excitement literally plummets.” Second, “either everyone else is loaded, or it’s just standard for a stroller to cost more than we’ve ever spent on a car.”
Okay, maybe the car comparison is a bit exaggerated, but the price tags on some of these strollers are outrageous. Take the UPPA Baby, for instance, often found on favorite lists, priced at a staggering $840. Most strollers on these lists fall around $500, which is still jaw-dropping. A friend of mine had what she called a “stroller system” that started at $500 for the base alone, with the entire package costing thousands. I’ll admit I felt a twinge of jealousy, but here’s the truth: your little one will only use that stroller for a couple of years at most.
Rivers emphasizes, “No one warns you that when you’re spending your hard-earned cash… you might own the flashiest, most expensive stroller out there, but when your child can walk, will they even sit in it?” The answer is a resounding no.
The takeaway? Don’t get too worked up about fancy strollers. There are plenty of affordable options available. If you can, find a friend who’s finished using theirs. “I looked at the specs on those high-end strollers, and it turns out that for nearly a thousand bucks, they won’t change a diaper, drive themselves, or even be worth anything as an heirloom.” Exactly.
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In summary, the world of parenting can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to making financial decisions for your little one. It’s essential to focus on practicality over trends, as your child will grow out of that pricey stroller before you know it.