The Inglesina Zippy folding stroller is ACE. It folds and unfolds so easily with one hand.
I avoided the pram/tram combo when I lived in Melbourne, used carriers instead. I had a chicco backpack carrier (I don't recommend that specific brand, but there are others like it that are better.) that I quite liked to use if we were tramming anywhere.
i have a bugaboo and it works quite well. nothing will be that easy to get on the older trams, but the thing to consider when you are possibly needing to use a pram on one is the width of the pram and the weight.
the other thing is whether you envision taking baby out of pram and picking pram up, or keeping baby in pram and lifting them up onto the tram...
i *think* that it would be easier to have a stroller for tram usage as you can then organise your bags etc and put bubs in carrier (or on hip) then pick up the stroller and carry it on as well.
of course this option can be tricky if you have heaps of shopping, or bubs is asleep.
personally i have taken a deep breath each time and used the bugaboo and have managed ok on my own on the older trams (we NEVER get the awesome flat trams ). the only thing that can be hazardous are the pneumatic tyres getting 'stuck' under the bottom step of the tram (this is when the tyres havent been pumped in ages and DD and shopping weighs a tonne). i had this happen twice in the last 18 months and for that second it can be scary!
you'll usually find that people can help you up, going down the stairs is way easier!
Thanks for the replies - lots to think about. I think we will continue using slings as much as possible and look to get a maclaren that is suitable from three months, then if going out on the tram depending on what we are doing, can take the stroller collapsed on the tram (as it stops right outside) until get to destination.
Pkaby: yeah i go up 'backwards' with the bug. so use the rear tires to bounce up the stairs. this way it is usually easier for ppl to help you as well. my bit of advice is to make sure that you use the middle doors. although the bug fits through the front and rear it is a tight turn once you get to the top. whereas with the middle it is easier to just reverse until you get to the opposite door and then you can just stay there mostly out of the way of other commuters.
I have used my Maclaren Vogue on the trams quite a bit. I agree a carrier is a lot easier when getting on and off, but sometimes you just need the stroller! It is light, small-ish and great to push. If i am getting on an old tram and need a hand, i just stick my head in the door and say "Can anyone help me please?" Always get lots of help!
I have had my 4 month old in it since she was born pretty much. It has a NB head support, and we haven't had any problems at all.
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). the only thing that can be hazardous are the pneumatic tyres getting 'stuck' under the bottom step of the tram (this is when the tyres havent been pumped in ages and DD and shopping weighs a tonne). i had this happen twice in the last 18 months and for that second it can be scary!
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