Wow girls there is just so much to consider, I knew there was a reason I was putting it off, I find it a bit overwhelming I am also not looking forward to going to the shops to try them out because I think I'd have to go to Brissy to a much larger store to see more of a range. I am keen to get something which will fit a toddler and a newborn as we desire to have kids close together so that will be a must. Also things like hitting your shins on a bar Something I would have never considered unless it happend when trying it out, I hate it when shopping trollys do that in supermarkets!
So much great advice here, thanks so much, I will write a list for when I go and try them out.
I agree with Fiona. In hindsight I wish we had paid the extra and gotten the capsule which comes out and clicks into the pram (we got a birth to 18kg seat). So much easier when they've fallen asleep in the car and you just know that they are going to wake up the minute you unbuckle them - particularly if it's been a stressful trip to the shops and they've finally gone to sleep!!
Plus, if you are keen to have kids close together you will need to get an extra carseat anyway once bubs number 1 outgrows the capsule and bubs number 2 is ready to go into it!
We looked at the Choice book from the local library for advice - might be helpful.
We too decided to go the Safe n Sound Meridian AHR; it's by far the most $$, but we figured you can't skimp on your child's safety. And yes, it still has the crash swap guarantee. RACQ gives a bit of a discount for member and will also fit for free if you're a member and buy from them. Many baby shops will also fit for you.
Prams were by far the hardest thing to buy! Go to as many different places as you can Cherished - we found that hardly any places had the same types so it made it hard to compare prices, but we could see a bigger range. You really need to 'test' drive' as many as you can (both you and DH), and practice folding too. We found a lot were really wide and therefore tricky to manouvre through aisles in shops etc. Ours is reversible and has a bassinet for bub, then converts so will last for ages. But a friend found hers too bulky whe bub was larger and ended up just buying a cheaper, lightweight stroller. But if you want yours for two, that point will be irrelevant! And when you've decided, go online as you may be able to do a better deal (and a package deal if you buy together). Oh, and start stalking people when you're out and about - everyone we asked was really happy to tell us what they liked/didn't like about their prams! GL
[QUOTE=JLeigh29;2315906 And when you've decided, go online as you may be able to do a better deal (and a package deal if you buy together).[/QUOTE]
Absolutely second that. Find exactly what you want and go online to find prices the savings can be pretty good. Or even take the online prices back to the baby store and see if they can match. Also if looking for a pram that can suit 2, check the stability of it with a toddler seat attached just to make sure, it can sometimes affect the handling.
Cass do you mean that you can get a car seat that actually matches the pram ie the car seat / capsule actually fits in the pram as in it's part of the pram? Sorry if I've misunderstood you... Or do you mean that you can take the capsule out of the car and sit it int eh pram so make sure it will fit in the pram? Sorry I must sound like such a donkey lol
Car Capsule clicks on and off the frame, then you have the seating unit and you can get the Bassinet that attaches.
I have two other kids, school runs, sports etc to go to the capsule in and out of the car attaching to the frame has been invaluble as I don't have to wake bubba up.
The Bassinet was also where he slept for the first 6 weeks, I just brought a stand for it.
Quite wide but very easy to steer and fold etc.
If your thinking of two close together then have a search on the Steelcraft Strider Plus , almost the same pram but allows for a second seat to be attached, capsule etc can still be used as with the Strider DLX.
I am also not looking forward to going to the shops to try them out because I think I'd have to go to Brissy to a much larger store to see more of a range. I am keen to get something which will fit a toddler and a newborn as we desire to have kids close together so that will be a must. Also things like hitting your shins on a bar
Something I would have never considered unless it happend when trying it out, I hate it when shopping trollys do that in supermarkets!
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