Stroller vs. Buggy: Which is Better for Your Childcare Center?
By Lauren Keep
Choosing between strollers and buggies for your daycare? Learn how to select the right option based on their unique features and your center’s needs.
Which daycare stroller is best for your childcare center? A stroller or buggy? With a variety of options available, it’s essential to consider the specific needs of your center. Multi-child strollers and buggies each offer unique advantages, and understanding these differences will help you make an informed choice.
Foundations offers both steel frame and fabric multi-child strollers and polyethylene buggies that have unique features and cater to specific needs for childcare centers.
Understanding Multi-Child Strollers
Foundations offers two steel frame and fabric 4-seat strollers, the Compass and Odyssey Quads, and one 6-seat stroller, the Jamboree.
Key features:
Construction: Our daycare strollers feature a sturdy steel frame and UV-resistant fabric, built for durability. With large, shock-absorbing, and locking wheels, they provide smooth maneuverability over various terrains. The foot-operated braking mechanism allows caregivers to quickly and safely stop the stroller when needed.
Canopies: The large canopies offer full coverage and UV protection for all children. Peekaboo windows ensure caregivers can easily monitor the children.
Seats: Reclining seats in our Foundations strollers provide children with the option to sit up or comfortably lie back if they want to nap. Equipped with a 5-point harness, these strollers offer caregivers peace of mind, ensuring that children are securely fastened and safe in their seats. The Compass and the Jamboree both offer plush, oversized stadium seats, while the Odyssey features a more compact, but still padded, bench option.
Foldability and Weight: These strollers fold quickly for easy portability and storage, perfect for busy daycare environments.
Push Bar: The on these strollers provides ergonomic comfort for caregivers.
Understanding Multi-Child Buggies
Foundations’ two buggies are the Parade 4-seat buggy and Parade 6-seat buggy.
Key features:
Construction: Both daycare buggies feature double-walled construction and a steel powder-coated frame for superior durability and strength. and very easy to clean. The clean molded plastic body is both lightweight and easy to clean, while large polyurethane tires ensure a smooth, quiet ride over any terrain.
Steps: Children are able to load themselves into the buggy with EasyLoad steps and handles, fostering independence for little ones and convenience for caregivers.
Seats: The buggies include high-backed, contoured seats for added support for kids. Each seat also features a 5-point harness, ensuring children are secure and safe during rides.
Push Bar: The foam-wrapped, ergonomic push bar is designed to reduce hand fatigue, ensuring a more comfortable experience for caregivers during long outings. The 6-seat buggy also features a convenient SoftStop hand-operated brake for smooth and controlled stopping.
Which Daycare Stroller is Perfect for Your Facility?
When choosing between a multi-child stroller and a buggy, several key factors should be considered to ensure the best fit for your childcare center:
Space
When considering space in your center, both multi-child strollers and buggies offer distinct advantages. Strollers are compact and easily foldable, making them ideal for centers that have tighter storage spaces. Buggies are larger, which provides more room for multiple children, but takes up more storage space because they don’t fold up. Our buggies can be stored both inside and outside, however, because of their plastic construction, while strollers are best kept inside. Each option can meet different needs based on the space your center has to work with.
Age Range
How old are the children in your care? Foundations' strollers are designed and tested for children aged 6 months and older. If you need strollers for younger children, consider opting for a buggy with the handy infant seat attachment, which is suitable for newborns up to 12 months.
Frequency of Use
Investing in a stroller that will last a long time is beneficial for both your center and the children. Foundations strollers and buggies ensure the safety of the children during rides and eliminate the need for frequent replacements.
If your daycare center doesn’t use strollers frequently, opting for a foldable, stowable stroller could be more beneficial. For occasional trips, a lighter, more compact stroller model would provide everything you need without taking up too much space. However, if your center requires strollers for daily or frequent use, buggies may be a more practical solution. Their larger capacity and design make them well-suited for regular trips and they can be parked for easy access.
Whether you choose a Foundations multi-child stroller or a buggy, selecting the right option for your daycare center comes down to understanding your specific needs. By carefully considering these factors, you'll be able to make an informed decision that ensures both the safety and convenience of your staff and the children in your care.
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