Stroller with bucket seat or folding seat - which to choose?

Choosing the perfect stroller for a toddler is one of the most important tasks facing future parents. There are various models of strollers available on the market, which differ not only in appearance, but most importantly in functionality. Among them we can distinguish strollers with a bucket seat and a reclining seat. At first glance, they may seem very similar, but they differ in several key aspects that can have a significant impact on the comfort of the stroller for the Child, as well as for Parents. I will try to outline the differences between these two types of strollers to help you decide which model will be most suitable for your little one.

What kind of stroller to choose for a Baby?

A well-chosen stroller makes it easier to move around while doing daily activities, but just as often it is also used by Parents to put their Toddler to sleep. Baby's first stroller is usually a multifunctional model with a deep carrycot. After 6 months, you can successfully move to a stroller-type model. And here the question arises, which stroller to choose - with a classic reclining seat or a bucket seat? What are the differences between the models?

Stroller with reclining seat - what is worth knowing about it?

A reclining stroller is a type of stroller in which the stroller seat remains stationary, that is, it is not possible to rearward or forward-facing. However, this solution allows you to fully adjust the backrest and footrest of the stroller. It can be set in a sitting position, semi-sitting position, and even completely flat - the sleeping position.

The ability to fold the seat flat proves especially useful in situations when our Baby will fall asleep during a walk. Then we can continue it, without worrying about the healthy and comfortable sleep of the Child.

In addition to the aforementioned advantages, strollers with a classically unfolded seat also carry other benefits. These include:

• Lightweight and handy - strollers with a folding seat are usually lighter and easier to fold, making them easier to carry and store.
     
• Accessories - many strollers with a folding seat are equipped with additional features, such as an adjustable footrest or multi-position backrest. They also often have the ability to mount a car carrier. This makes them more functional in various situations.

Stroller with bucket seat - what does this mean?

Certainly, the competition for traditional folding strollers is bucket strollers. Such models are equipped with a seat with adjustable back, seat and footrest at the same time. The advanced design of bucket strollers makes it impossible for the Child to slip out of it, and most importantly - the Toddler placed in such a stroller will always have the right spinal position.

The most important advantages of using bucket strollers are certainly:

• Safety - Strollers with bucket seat are ideal for Newborns and Infants, as they provide a deep and well contoured seat. The toddler does not have the possibility of turning on its side or lying on its tummy during the ride. The baby in such a stroller is surrounded by protective walls, which minimizes the risk of falling or moving during the ride.
     
• Comfort and sleeping function - the gondola of a bucket stroller offers the possibility of folding the seat flat, so the toddler can nap or sleep peacefully, without having to interrupt the walk or trip.
     
• Protection from the weather - in a bucket stroller, the carrycot  is very often equipped with an enlarged canopy, which further protects the Baby from the sun, wind or rain.