I love my Bertini if that helps! Well made, light, practical, easy to manage, lives up to punishment and is often admired by others!
My advice is don't worry too much about it, none of them will completely live up to expectations.... there is always something missing or not quite right. Best to try to choose one with most features you want (and the ones you prioritize most) and focus on the positives of the pram you choose.
Enjoy the ride I say!
(just re-reading your post, I thought I'd add....
your criteria sounds exactly like mine when I was choosing a pram and you sound about as bamboozled as I was!
After 7 months of use of our pram, I would say, all of your points are still valid. Also depending on your lifestyle etc, consider the size and ease of access of the storage basket... we need to carry so much as mums and it is better for this to be big and easy. Another important point I considered when looking for a pram and one which has been envied by others when I use my pram is an easily adjustable recline on the seat. If your baby falls asleep in the pram or if you want them to, it is fantastic to have an easily adjustable seat which you can recline with one hand. Mine has a lever which moves it from upright to lay down in one movement. Some prams require a complicated handling of straps etc which could wake a dozing infant.... and frustrate a manic mum!!
other wise... I bought my pram on ebay for a fraction of the price it retails for.... $250 for a $800 pram. It makes it all so much more reasonable if you have to upgrade or trade in later! (ie if you have another and have to go the double pram route) I checked out its pedigree through user reviews on the internet. Invaluable. Try googling the name of the pram you are interested in with the word "review" to bring up relevant info.
Last edited by jackrose; July 31st, 2008 at 10:24 PM.
: more detail!! cant help myself!!
There are zillions of emmas on ebay! The newer models get snapped up pretty quickly but there are also lots of older style models that sell for a song. I had an older one that a friend bought for me with the bassinette, and seat and toddler seat and it was fantastic!
Hi AJC
Quakka is WA's biggest classified newspaper selling pre-loved products. I see you are from Newcastle, maybe you have the same thing there under a different name. At least you are able to try before buy.
You are probably finding it hard because at this present time whatever Emmaljungas are in the country that is it for now they are having a hard time getting more into the country.
Maybe because of the new laws that are out here regarding the "red brake" that has to be on prams sold after 1st July?? also they don't have a tether strap on them.
I purchased one just prior to the 1st July and only paid $499 brand new for it, what a bargin!!! i previously had an Emmaljunga and had a toddler seat on it and loved that pram to bits, so can't wait til i can use my new one
I have also been looking for the Emmaljunga prams, specifically the City Cerox 360. Whilst I know that they are extremely hard to find unless you want a black one or a used one, I am still trying to hold out as long as possible. I have been emailing Valco as their head company is the Australian distributor for the Emmaljunga prams. As far as they have told me, the prams may be in Australia Jan/Feb 09. If they don't end up coming before that, I may be forced to get something else. I have checked out so many prams, and the Emmaljunga pram is it for me. I have thought at times, to get one from overseas.. but i think it might be a little far fetched. LOL
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