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11 family purchases you can live without
by Katja Fischer
Must-have pushchair accessories – and ones to avoid
8.3.2024
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Choosing a stroller is a mammoth task in itself. So how on earth are you supposed to navigate thousands of accessories for it? I’ve put together three add-ons I believe are worth getting and three that are a waste of time.
There are items you won’t think twice about getting – a footmuff or sun cover, for example. And then there are those types of baby carriage accessories that’ll have you asking questions like: is this really a thing? Do I need this? Isn’t this too expensive?
With over 1,300 accessories for prams and buggies to choose from at Galaxus alone, it’s not that easy. Unfortunately, I can’t make those decisions for you, either. But what I can do is share my experiences and opinion.
Yes, please! Highly recommended
👍Rocket
«Spare me this rubbish, please,» is probably what you’re thinking. Or at least, that’s what I thought, until I saw the Rockit Rocker in action with my niece. The rocket lightly shakes your pushchair when you’re not rocking it by hand. After all, standing still often equals a baby that’s awake or fussy. A few years ago, the rocker would’ve spared me many a lengthy rocking session.
👎 Phone holder
Hand on heart, do you really need to keep checking your phone? Couldn’t it be a good thing to not have it close-by for a bit? Go on, put it in the changing bag! Sure, a phone holder makes writing messages while pushing a buggy much easier. But I think you’d be forgiven for sending an annoying voice message in this case.
👎 Fake fur trim
Is it meant to be handy? Warm? Pretty? I just don’t get what the purpose of this buggy accessory is. The product description describes the faux fur trim as «stylish», «decorative» and «easy to attach». In a different shop, it says it offers extra protection from the wind and rain. But that’s what rain covers specifically made for pushchairs are for, right?
My opinion might not reflect your opinion: which stroller gadgets have you found useful? And which ones superfluous? Let me know in the comment section.
Header image: Rockit Rocker
Katja Fischer
Senior Editor
Katja.Fischer@digitecgalaxus.chMom of Anna and Elsa, aperitif expert, group fitness fanatic, aspiring dancer and gossip lover. Often a multitasker and a person who wants it all, sometimes a chocolate chef and queen of the couch.
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