It depends on whether you are going to need to collapse it and fit it into your car or not.... or if you will be using it mainly to walk. If you won't be needing to put it in the car too often and you want and incredibly durable pram with a huge metal cargo basket underneath and one of the largest seats that my 3yo will fit comfortably in until he's probably about 5yo then (I think) you can't go past an Emmaljunga. They can be heavy, but that goes with being made of mainly metal not plastic (like so many prams these days). They are very stable and unlike a 3 wheeler steer straight (without having to lock the front wheel) and don't tip over when walking along a gradient. They also have a proper footrest... so many 3 wheeler prams expect the kid to just balance their feet on this little bit of triangular plastic.
I had a 3 wheeler (SteelCraft... pffft, should have been called PlasticCraft!) and really struggled with it... so i am very biased though. I found that the 3 wheeler was very plasticy... plastic bits were always failing (the bonnet hinge and the safety bar that the child is meant to hold onto, it's hinge broke after about 2 uses and I am a very gentle person). It also tipped over every time I crossed this part of the road (we live on a hill) and it REALLY struggled getting on and off trains, I needed help... I don't need help with my 4 wheeler. Also the 3 wheeler didn't fit easily through many checkouts... my 4 wheeler fits almost everywhere a person is meant to walk).
The thing though is whether you will need to lift it into your car very often. I don't because I don't drive. Emmaljungas are the LandRovers of prams. Big, sturdy but heavy and don't weave through crowds as well as a 3 wheeler... but it can handle uneven terrain beautifully. It's horses for courses. Emmas also can be pricey... for a 3-in-1 (with a detachable bassinette... which is also as big as a cradle) you can pay close to $1000.
thanks so much.
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