Can you get away without a pram/stroller for first 3/6 months

[wysiwyg]

Looking around at prams/strollers the ones that you can use from newborn also seem the heaviest and largest. Is it feasible does anyone think to just use a sling for the first 3-5 months and then get a stroller later? I live in a flat, so the pram would stay downstairs in garage anyway and have a small car (Corolla), and use public transport a lot - so I really want a light and small stroller. I intend to use a sling (HUB type) where possible as that just seems more practical in the early days for us, so wonder how much use would I actually get out of a pram in the first 3-5 months and could I go without one and then just purchase one later? Anyone had any experience of doing anything like this?

[Antheia]

We're doing this. Although hoping to use the sling until approx 12 months old before we get another pram. Mainly because DS is still in a pram and i dont want a tandom one.

[thepixie]

We have a Maclaren Techno stroller, it lays back for a newborn but is very light, compact and folds/ unfolds easily. It's pretty affordable compared to other newborn to toddler strollers. You might be able to get away with a sling, but my DD hates them! We have 2 Baby Bjorn slings, one was a gift, one that we bought and she howls when we try to put her in. I think she doesn't like feeling so restrained. But if you can find a sling your baby likes it might work. Good luck!

[sushee]

You definitely can! I owned a pram but for the first 3 months almost exclusively used a sling. My pram generally got used to carry my handbag and my son's napy bag.

[suse]

My son is nearly 11 months old (ETA and close to 11kg lol, and I have a shocking back and shoulders) and the only times the pram gets used is if we are going out for dinner, or to rock him to sleep at home. I would suggest not getting a pram straight away - you can always buy one if you need it once bubs is born.

[mbear]

Defn think you can - i think its a great idea too in your situation. Infact i used my sling when DD#3 was first born, that when it did come time to use the pram (she would have been 10wks old +) that i forgot how to open/close it !!!!

Good LUck !

[No.5]

I've had 2 prams and didn't use either of them ore than twice! Now that DS is a bit older I use an umbrella stroller but that only gets used once every few months.. He hates being stuck in the stroller and cries until he's out s now I only use it if its absolutely necessary!