Child - Yes, the pram has D rings and the cocoon has velcro to loop through it (or the other way around, I can't remember now!!). Some sales assistants just don't know all the ins and outs of the equipment which is why sites lik this are handy because you find out about it all from people that actually use them.
Ellee - Absolutely. I pretty much used the cocoon non-stop in those first few weeks. He was comfy and cosy and warm in the cocoon and I just put him down somewhere safe wherever I went in the house. We even put it in the middle of us in our bed on the odd occasion too. In these first few weeks it is far more convenient to have them in a portable carrier to keep them close-by.
I bought the Phil and teds vibe black/black...I am so so on it so far. I too had the wobbly wheel and they sent a new frame but the same wheel. The wobble is gone for now. I love it that is so slick and compact holding 2 children. I walk a lot....today I tested out the new frame walking does anyone have the problem where the stroller sways back and forth if you are power waling with the stroller? I also tried using the mesh sun/bug shield and I am not sure if I put it on right cause it wouldn't snap closed and it make the sun visor collapse on my daughter three times. Suggestions please!!!!!
Anyways how does everyone like their vibe???
I wish the bob had a tandem stroller but for a compact stroller I think the phil and teds is the best...there is no way I want an oversized side by side stroller.
Lelind - I have been having issues with the wheel wobble too. Took it back again and have been told that P&T have solved the design problem where they will be replacing the front wheel bearing with three bearings to solve this problem. They are only just starting to get the new bearings in now so they are dealing with all the backlog. My pram is in at the moment and I am waiting for a whole new frame with the new bearing system....hopefully this week!!
They have replaced the frame before and I only got about 2 weeks out of it before the wheel went again and that was with a brand new front wheel (old back wheels). I also exercise with it, fast pace and sometimes quite rough terrain on dirt roads and paths. All which should not be a problem for a pram, so hopefully this new system will fix it. If it doesn't that's it. I've had enough.
The people at the shop do say that they don't get some of them back after they have been repaired, maybe they are using them in shopping centres and on smooth paths for getting from A to B rather than walking for walking's sake??
But I do still love my Vibe which is why I haven't demanded my money back yet.....
I just got my new frame Friday it says it was made in March 2009...So far no wobble how would I know if I have the new three barrings??? The new frame has a silver fold next to the flaps not a red one. I love the stroller and its the only one that's compact and can handle everything. After using my stroller with the new frame it was very stiff which I assume it will loosen up but what bothered me was the stroller was swaying side to side so I went into my local dealer and they lubricated the wheel barring. But again I am curious how would I know if I have the brand new one with the three barrings???
Lelind, They have only just replaced my frame with the new bearings this week, so my guess is that it won't have the new bearings in them. When you next get your wobble take it back and ask if they are replacing with the new bearing system. They are only rolling it out now so it may take a few weeks, but all replacements/repair from here on in should be the new system.
Anyway the verdict is good so far!! It seems to be good steering, not stiff or heavy and not even a hint of wobble. Although I haven't taken it on any fast walks or any dirt tracks yet so we'll see!
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