Pram advice?

[lauren22]

I'm looking for a pram that is sturdy with heaaaaaaaaaaps of room for shopping. I don't mind 3 or 4 wheels nor the brand but I would want something built to last for reuse in the future. Thanks in advance

[*Ali*]

I dont know what price range you are looking at but I know the Emmaljunga is sturdy and has a lot of room for shopping, I think it can fit a box of nappies in the under basket.

[Ellie]

I love my strider dlx...only downside...no toddler seat

[MrsC_Aussie]

same here re the strider, love it, but I have sort of broken the zip on the basket underneath by pushing too much in! need to try and get it replaced lol

[PlonkeeMumma]

I love my Phil n teds - big basket underneath when used for just one - plus saddle bags on each side ($50 extra but worth i for sure) and a bag over the handle - definately fit tonnes in there - when/if No. 2 arrives then there the toddler seat - still lots of rrom in the saddle bags and can even get a bag that fits over the rear wheel axel once bub is in the toddler seat (not tried that though so not sure what that's like).
Good luck n choosing your pram - enjoy the fun :-)
Julie x

[feeb]

Phil and Ted Dash I love it. Fit lots under in basket and on handle if wide handle or mummy hook.

[lauren22]

So it sounds like the phil and teds is the best option so far? Just out of interest whats the price? Thankyou so much everyone for the advice

[feeb]

Depends if you get sport, dash or vibe!!!

I think dash is now about $700 or so some places if you are ordering cot etc will do a package deal.

[lauren22]

Ok sweet i went on the website and it looks great!
heaps of space for if/when we have another child too
seems like ive found the one thanks so much.

[feeb]

We bought for reason that we planned 2 close together.

I know toddler seat for dash is around $110 i just need to go and order it!

Good luck happy pram shopping

[Bathsheba]

It depends on whether you are going to need to collapse it and fit it into your car or not.... or if you will be using it mainly to walk. If you won't be needing to put it in the car too often and you want and incredibly durable pram with a huge metal cargo basket underneath and one of the largest seats that my 3yo will fit comfortably in until he's probably about 5yo then (I think) you can't go past an Emmaljunga. They can be heavy, but that goes with being made of mainly metal not plastic (like so many prams these days). They are very stable and unlike a 3 wheeler steer straight (without having to lock the front wheel) and don't tip over when walking along a gradient. They also have a proper footrest... so many 3 wheeler prams expect the kid to just balance their feet on this little bit of triangular plastic.

I had a 3 wheeler (SteelCraft... pffft, should have been called PlasticCraft!) and really struggled with it... so i am very biased though. I found that the 3 wheeler was very plasticy... plastic bits were always failing (the bonnet hinge and the safety bar that the child is meant to hold onto, it's hinge broke after about 2 uses and I am a very gentle person). It also tipped over every time I crossed this part of the road (we live on a hill) and it REALLY struggled getting on and off trains, I needed help... I don't need help with my 4 wheeler. Also the 3 wheeler didn't fit easily through many checkouts... my 4 wheeler fits almost everywhere a person is meant to walk).

The thing though is whether you will need to lift it into your car very often. I don't because I don't drive. Emmaljungas are the LandRovers of prams. Big, sturdy but heavy and don't weave through crowds as well as a 3 wheeler... but it can handle uneven terrain beautifully. It's horses for courses. Emmas also can be pricey... for a 3-in-1 (with a detachable bassinette... which is also as big as a cradle) you can pay close to $1000.

HERE is a piccy of my Emma.