Experience with prams on trams in melbourne?

[wysiwyg]

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.

[pkabay]

Hi,
Cassius2 did you take the Bug on the old trams rear tyre first? I am a bit worried about taking my Bugaboo on the tram.
Thanks

[Cassius2]

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.

HTH!

[Junglemum]

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.

[wysiwyg]

I ended up getting a Maclaren Vogue last week - so is good to know Falguni that you find it ok on trams - haven't tried it yet but will soon. I was going to get the Quest, but after feeling the difference in weight (hardly anything) decided the Vogue with the slightly larger more robust looking wheels, the higher handles, footmuff(good for going back to cold UK for holiday) etc with hardly any price difference was a better deal. I love the way it pushes, really easy to push one handed, and nice and light (as keep in boot of car as live in first floor apartment) and fits in our Corolla. I am finding the buckle a little stiff to undo sometimes - is that just because its new, does it loosen up - Falguni was yours similar?

[feeb]

the buckle does loosen over time as does the foot releases to fold up.

I love my vogue havent used on trams yet. As we havent used public transport yet since DS was born.

[Junglemum]

do you mean the seatbelt buckle? From memory ours was quite stiff, but we've had it for almost 2 years and it is great now.

[wysiwyg]

Yep I did mean the seatbelt buckle - is good to know will loosen up. I am a bit of a tram geek (got married on a tram) so will be trying it out on the old and new style trams this weekend I think.