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Experts found babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy were born with smaller airways – making them more vulnerable to breathing problems after birth.  These breathing problems can put your baby at increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Smoking has been linked to various health problems in babies, including prematurity and low birth weight. Mothers who smoke are at increased risk of having a stillbirth, miscarriage or premature infant. Smoking while pregnant will lower the amount of oxygen available to you and your growing baby and increase your baby’s heart rate. These health factors also contribute to raising the SIDS risk for your infant, and in your childs decreased ability to breathe correctly or take in enough oxygen for a restful, restorative sleep at night. Babies born to mothers who smoke are significantly lighter and shorter than those born to non reduce stretch marks smokers. Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke before birth or in the home are far more likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses and infections, which can also contribute to a decrease in quality of nighttime sleep for your baby. The more cigarettes you or your babys caregiver smoke per day, the greater your baby’s chances of developing these and other health problems.  Studies show that a baby’s risk of SIDS rises with each additional smoker in the household, with the number of cigarettes smoked a day, and with the length of exposure to cigarette smoke. So give your baby and yourself the best chance at a restful nights sleep and keep your home and your babys sleeping environment smoke-free.  Your baby will thank you and youll sleep better knowing your babys risk for SIDS is greatly diminished and that your baby is breathing clean air with each breath he takes at night.

Umbrella strollers are included in the lightweight baby stroller category. This category includes all strollers under 15lbs that are sometimes referred to as umbrella strollers. Umbrella strollers are light weight strollers that have two U-shaped handles and fold in on themtselves. Some light weight strollers fold flat and do not fit the classification.After your baby reaches toddler years, you may not always need or want to cart them around in your full size stroller, that is where the umbrella strollers come in. Small and compact, umbrella strollers are perfect for a quick trip to the store, or long trip where bringing your standard stroller isn’t practical (ie air travel).The best selling and top performing umbrella strollers to consider are:Chicco C6: (MSRP $69.99) With front and rear suspension your little passenger will have a smooth ride and with shoulder remove stretch marks strap and travel bag it’s easy to take with you anywhere. At 11lbs it’s one of the lightest in the umbrella strollers category.EvenFlo X-Sport: (MSRP $49.99) Plenty of storage for you, but not the greatest seat for baby.Graco IPO: (MSRP $89.99) Larger front swivel wheels add to maneuverability, but the price tag and 17lb weight makes it not as good as the Chicco C6.Maclaren Quest Sport (MSRP $245.99) While very costly, this is the dream umbrella stroller! It weights only 11lbs but can hold a kid up to 55lbs. Loaded with great features and convenient options if you have the money it’s a must have.Umbrella strollers can’t carry an infant car seat and should not be used with babies under six months unless they have a reclining seat. They are primary designed for toddlers and due to their size will not offer the same features and accessories as full size strollers.