The smarTrike Traveler vs Traditional Strollers. A Side-by-Side Comparison

The smarTrike Traveler vs Traditional Strollers. A Side-by-Side Comparison

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When you walk into a store looking for a new way to transport your child around, you are often met with so many different options, which can be overwhelming!  To make it easier, we've outlined the four key differences between our latest stroller-trike, the Traveler, and a traditional stroller.

1. Design

The Traveler is a stroller-trike, merging the features of a stroller and a tricycle together. Unlike standard strollers, which are designed solely for pushing, the Traveler includes pedals and handlebars, allowing your child to engage in steering. Traditional strollers are parent-driven, lacking these interactive elements for your child.

2. Age Range

While standard strollers are ideal for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old, the Traveler is designed to grow with your child. It adapts through 4 interchangeable stages, supporting your child from 6 months to 4 years, ensuring a longer-lasting, versatile option for all stages of early development. The Traveler is a great eco-option as you only have to purchase one product, instead of a stroller and a trike separately! 

3. Physical Development

A major advantage of the Traveler is its ability to promote physical development. As children pedal and steer, they enhance their balance, coordination, and strength. In ‘child mode,’ kids can independently explore their surroundings. In contrast, traditional strollers prioritise transportation and don’t offer the same level of physical engagement or skill-building.

4. Cognitive Development

The Traveler also supports cognitive growth by fostering spatial awareness and motor skill development. Children learn to steer, pedal, and manoeuvre the trike, which stimulates their senses and cognitive abilities. Standard strollers, however, lack the same opportunities for interactive learning.

We hope the blog has helped you choose between a typical stroller, and a stroller-trike! Make sure you head to our website to explore the Traveler today. 

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