Why do I need a UPF 50+ sun shade for my pushchair?

A simple stroll in the park without any form of sun protection can cause irrevocable long term damage to your child’s skin. A UPF50+ pushchair shade provides valuable extra protection from harmful UV.

OUTLOOK shade-a-babe

The No.1 sun shade in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, the Outlook shade-a-babe offers unbeatable (up to UPF50+), hassle-free protection from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

It also reduces glare, acts as a windshield and keeps irritating insects at bay, whilst giving great visibility and ventilation.

Pasito a Pasito has been making beautiful outdoor and indoor products for the young mother for more than 15 years. 2010 sees the extension of our highly successful range of Eco-leather bags “Alexandra” and the launch of the beautiful “Popeline” Buggy Covers collection.

In our November 09 feature we looked at how parenting trends were the driving force behind product innovation, with expectant Mum Jo Dale giving us an insight into how difficult it was to find the right level of help advice when choosing a pushchair. What is clear is that for her and millions of other mums to be, choosing the right pushchair and accessories can be something of a logistical nightmare.

The thought of getting out and about with their new babies can be extremely daunting for parents. Help is at hand thanks to the launch of four new pushchairs from Britax, who have been at the heart of passenger safety for over forty years. Especially designed to cater for families’ every need, the range boasts optimum design and functionality and is appealing to fashion conscious modern mums thanks to its selection of strong new fabrics, coupled with multiple matching products and accessories.

The new Chicco Skip stroller suitable for children from 6 months to 15kgs max / 3 years.

Stylish and simple, the contemporary design features multi-position backrest and all round suspension for comfort.

This ultra light aluminium buggy is the ideal run about town. 

With 360° swivel handles the Capri is extremely comfortable to push and the swivel/lockable front wheels make it easy to manoeuvre in the smallest of spaces.   

Weighing in at a super light 6kgs, this streamlined new design is compact and ergonomic, with its black anodised super-lightweight aluminium frame and super-ventilated mesh seat. The Fastfold Super-lite offers affordable design combined with trademark Micralite reliability and style, making it the perfect balance of ease and convenience for parents, with total child comfort and safety.

The innovative CONCORD NEO QUANTUM, based on the celebrity favourite - the NEO CARBON - is an exceptionally sophisticated model.

Whether your customer has twins, triplets or more than one child under the age of two, every day will be peppered with challenges.

According to online twins and triplets advice service Twin Store, the number of twins being born continues to rise, with a total of 10,533 sets being born in 2005, the latest year that statistics have been made available.

Graco has launched the Quattro Tour Duo, a double pushchair with all the style and practicality of a single pushchair. Based on the design of the best selling Quattro Tour, the Quattro Tour Duo is highly manoeuvrable, to allow easy transportation of two children at once. A one-hand gravity fold has also been incorporated into the design for extra ease-of-use when parents have got their hands full.

The Roadster Duo from Hauck is the ideal double buggy whether it be for two small toddlers or a toddler and baby. 

Both seat units operate independently with adjustable back rests and foot rests. 

For the ultimate lightweight around town twin buggy the new Mamas & Papas Voyage Twin has ergonomic, foam covered handles for a more comfortable push for mum and dad as well as  integrated sunvisors in the hoods, quilted seats and chest pads. With all round suspension, an adjustable leg and back rest and two removable toddle pillows the Voyage Twin offers the ultimate ride for your little ones.

Choosing a pushchair and all the right accessories can be something of a logistical nightmare. Like many new parents, I started off with a pram totally unsuited to my lifestyle; I was a non driver and hopping on and off trains and buses was difficult at the best of times, especially when there were steps involved. Six months later, I traded it in for a lightweight, collapsible pushchair and it was amazing how much easier my life became! I simply wasn't prepared for any of the obstacles using the wrong type of pushchair would present - it was only through experiencing them first hand that I replaced it with something more suitable.

For parents of young children who are heading for the sun, this year's essential piece of holiday kit has to be the OUTLOOK® shade-a-babe^TM. Available in a stunning range of coloured sun visors to complement this season's most exciting pushchair fabrics, the latest model also features a handy central panel that unzips for quick and easy access to the child.

British design company Micralite is dedicated to innovation, style and function and  its Fastfold and Toro strollers are compact and lightweight ergonomic solutions to the challenges of life - and travel - with babies.

There's now no need for parents to buy a lightweight buggy once their baby has outgrown the carrycot or pram; because they will already have one!

The Taga is both a pushchair and a family carrier bike which offers a unique proposition to modern parents, namely, being able to travel freely, whilst spending valuable time with your child.  

The VIGOUR pushchair allows parents to effortlessly lift out the detachable infant carrier and safely place it into the car thanks to the innovative Click ‘n' Go system. This model is compatible with the all Britax infant carriers, including the lay-flat BABY SAFE Sleeper. Once your baby is in the car the pushchair is easily folded away with a quick-release folding action and collapses into a flat, compact package.

Designed to provide a cooler, comfier stroller experience, Tippitoes has introduced the new Air-Flow Cool Mats, available now for immediate delivery.

The Momoo is a stylish and sporty three-in-one travel system.  It is perfect for trips around town, but also ideal for more adventurous and rougher terrain. 

Petite Star's latest stroller has just scooped the coveted Best Buy award in Mother & Baby's recent test of travel systems when it was described as:

"A versatile, nippy travel system that allows newborns to lie flat in pram mode.  Lots of features are included - all for a great price. Also available as a three-wheeler."

The brand new Oyster from BabyStyle features stunning space age design and is great when it comes to choosing the ideal pushchair for baby and is now available from stock.  Suitable from birth the Oyster offers everything needed in a cost effective, feature packed product.

Cosatto's brand new ultra lightweight Hula stroller is a super nippy everyday stroller! The Hula stroller is the ultimate "all inclusive" deal - it has everything you need including a comfy multi position reclining seat (suitable from birth) with a 2 position calf support for snoozing on the go, a SPF 50+ sunshade/mosquito net and an insulated bottle holder.

In research released by Mintel in October last year, it was found that the Baby and Nursery Equipment market had grown by a fifth between 2003 and 2008 to reach £639 million. Over a third of the market is accounted for by sales of baby carriages, including prams, pushchairs, buggies and travel systems, it said. What's more, where products were more likely to be seen by others, fashion was found to be more of a focus, with consumers taking inspiration from celebrities. "Consequently, many mums are increasingly prepared to pay premium prices for those products that they feel deliver the best possible care and image for themselves and their babies," the report suggested.

Launched at the beginning of 2009, the Tippitoes Green Max Viz Stroller has been exceptionally successful, selling well through the company's retail partners, who are taking on more orders due to popular demand. This month, a new shade will be added to the range, providing parents with maximum visibility and maximum choice. The Orange colourway will be equally bright - ideal for the coming spring and summer months.

The NEW Solo Reverse has two different seating positions need not mean two different pushchairs! The NEW compact Solo Reverse pushchair from Jane allows your child's travel outlook to be easily altered, making for a smooth journey whether looking at you or facing forwards. The Solo Reverse is available in 3 colours and is compatible with Jane Strata infant car seat, Capazo Pro Auto Carrycot and Matrix car seat. Once removed from the vehicle, simply clip either on to the chassis of the Solo Reverse Pushchair for a comprehensive travel system.

The VIGOUR 2009 pushchair allows parents to effortlessly lift out the detachable infant carrier and safely place it into the car thanks to the innovative Click ‘n' Go system. This model is compatible with the all Britax infant carriers, including the lay-flat BABY-SAFE SLEEPER. Once your baby is in the car the pushchair is easily folded away with a quick-release folding action and collapses into a flat, compact package.

Chicco's top of the range, Trio For Me Travel system, suitable from birth to 3 years of age, with contemporary styling and innovative features. The travel system includes a carrycot that clips easily to the stroller chassis to create a practical pram from birth - 6months and the group 0+ Auto-Fix car seat.

Maclaren's best-selling and award-winning Techno XLR Travel System now comes with a luxurious soft carrycot that fits simply onto the Buggy. Providing a completely lie flat position facing Mum, the soft cot gives the perfect position for those first few tender months.

Whether its outdoor functionality pushchair's or travel system compatibility, Britax's range of pushchairs and travel systems allows for extensive versatility and lifestyle flexibility.