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.
Shar you sound like you have your hands full! A few people I've spoken to have said the Steelcraft Strider Plus is good so I will 'test drive' that out too.
I think I'm leaning towards the safe and sound meridian car seat. I haven't been into a shop yet to look at one so I'm wondering if if has a capsule type of thing which you can just take out if bubs is asleep?
I also love the look of the Phil & ted prams! I have found a shop on the coast which stocks them all plus a few more (including hte steelcraft strider) so I will go and try them all out too. Then keep my eye out for end of financial year sales not only in retail shops but also online
Addittion later on: OK I asked a lady at work and she's informed me that the safe and sound meridian doesn't come with a capsule thingo so we will hire one for a few months 1st than switch over ot the meridian
I would go with a pram that you can have a th option of the toddler seat, I personally like the strider and have one, I originally had a 3 wheeler jogger that reclined flat and DS hated it, he would never sleep in it! In the strider tho he sleeps so well! It also has the option to have bin facing forward or facing you and the option of having the bassinet which is great for going out as DH and I would just take the basinet out and DS would just sleep in that. If you go the strider DLX you can have the baby capsule attachment too. There is the take 2 which is a double pram where the toddler sits on the front. The newest one out us the strider plus and that is the same set up as Phil and Ted with the toddler seat at rear but you can still get the different attachments and have rear facing. It's my pick but each to their own! The only thin I have heard bad about the strider is that the wheels are a bit wide and the brake is quite hard to pull up but the wideness is no that bad and the brake is a bit firm but I don't find it a problem. If you are keen you can get them reallly really cheap on eBay. Also the car seat I would say if you want a cheap but versatile option the mothers choice one that you can get from most department stores is good, it has the insert that cuddles them in and also is rearward facing so you can use it as a baby capsule and it's cheap!!! If you can maybe wait for the baby bumper sales that target, kmart and big w have every few months. They usually have them really cheap there!! Good luck.
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