I am currently tossing up between this pram and the Bugaboo. Yes it is a quality looking pram and the versatility is really great. The only things that are putting me off is that it is wide and heavy (not as wide or as heavy as the Strider) and that it is only new so there isn't a lot of feedback on it yet - including what goes wrong with it.
But I spoke with Baby Bunting and they said they have no issues with any of the other prams and when they do get the odd occasional minor incident they have no trouble dealing with BabyJogger Australia.
As for the newborn thing - we are looking at getting the capsule as we didn't have on for DS and I could definitely see the merits. But from what I understand is that you need to buy the second seat to get the adaptors as they don't sell them separately. But otherwise the bassinet is just the material that goes on the existing seat frame. This is where it gets really pricey - all the accessories are separate and cost extra. But the pram is something you use alot and needs to be safe for you and bub to use, and it needs to be practical. In my opinion it is worth spending the extra to get the right pram for you.
So now I just have to make my decision, but I am slightly more weighted on the BJ City select because of the doubles features.
Am subscribing because I might buy a new pram. Had the Strider first time around but the footbrake is no good for my dodgy pelvis - I find it awkward to flick. Plus we're moving from the city to the country and I think I'd prefer one with air-filled wheels.
So like this one's brake and wheels - as well as other stuff of course!
Thanks guys.
Loula - I am looking to buy in Aus, so thats no problem. Won't be able to go look until after my 19 week scan on May 5th, so hopefully the back order list doesn't get TOO long!!!!
Mummy- The main reason i like the look of it is because of the capsule compatability and the second seat (planning to have 2 pretty close together if all works out to plan!!!who would know though!! ), so it doesn't bother me too much having to buy the second seat straight up for the adaptors and hoping by the time number 2 comes along you buy the adapters seperatly so i can have capsule and
2nd seat on together!!!
I know i am planning a long way ahead but if i am going to spend alot on a pram i want it to covers all possibilities for the future!!
I am currently looking at purchasing the City Select also. I have looked at the Strider Plus but didn't like the closeness of the seats and the width of the stroller. I have tried it at Baby Expo here in Perth and found it to be quite heavy handling and bulky. So, I have decided against it. The price is more to my liking tho , as you all know the price of the BJCS is very expensive. I have looked at productreview.com.au and seen the reviews that others have given some of their other BJ prams and most seem to love them so thats a head in the right direction. I am looking at purchasing at CMK in the US as they offer shipping here for a reasonable price and the saving will be at least $400AUD I would otherwise spend on it here. The funny thing is that none of the baby shops here in Perth even have one on display as yet (so........ annoying) so I can't test until the end of this month so they all tell me. So currently waiting. I just hope that it meets my expectations. It looks like the ultimate pram, so I guess well see. My son is turning 3 in July and is no where near not needing a pram so I am in desperate need of a double. I don't really wanna purchase the bassinet tho. What are your ladies thoughts?? I mean the seat reclines back enough to be almost flat (like the Strider) so I can't really see that a bassinet is necessary. I'm really excited about it's release and can't wait to see and try it out.
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), so it doesn't bother me too much having to buy the second seat straight up for the adaptors and hoping by the time number 2 comes along you buy the adapters seperatly so i can have capsule and 
, as you all know the price of the BJCS is very expensive. I have looked at productreview.com.au and seen the reviews that others have given some of their other BJ prams and most seem to love them so thats a head in the right direction. I am looking at purchasing at CMK in the US as they offer shipping here for a reasonable price and the saving will be at least $400AUD I would otherwise spend on it here. The funny thing is that none of the baby shops here in Perth even have one on display as yet (so........ annoying) so I can't test until the end of this month so they all tell me. So currently waiting. I just hope that it meets my expectations. It looks like the ultimate pram, so I guess well see. My son is turning 3 in July and is no where near not needing a pram so I am in desperate need of a double. I don't really wanna purchase the bassinet tho. What are your ladies thoughts?? I mean the seat reclines back enough to be almost flat (like the Strider) so I can't really see that a bassinet is necessary. I'm really excited about it's release and can't wait to see and try it out.
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