Prams!

[*Beema*]

For me it is the Bugaboo, 18 months on and I haven't even thought about going out and buying a brolly stroller to replace it These are the reasons why I love my Bug!!!

• The pram is very light, 8-9kg, with each component is less than 5kg, there isn't one that matches it weight for weight with all the plus's below.
• Easy to steer, even one handed
• Once you know how to fold and un-fold, it one easy movement, quick and simple
• Rear and Forward facing
• We used ours as our basinette for our bubs, she slept in it for 5-6 months before she put her feet on the edge, so for us it was great that her "bed" comes with us anywhere, she sleept in our room at night, then I just pushed her out in the morning.
• We can even use our Angel Care sound and movement monitor in it - but I asume you will probably co-sleep again so not really important
• The bassinett or seat clicks in - simple to put on/take off
• The large tyres are inflatable - one of the big negatives about the Strider - crappy on any surface other than nice flat smooth pavements, they don't have any "give" iykwif, making the ride not a smooth, I take my Bug "off road!!!"
• The Bugaboo has suspension which is also adjustable, makes a big difference in comfort for bubs.
• Hunt around for a good deal. The RRP was $1599, I got 10% off plus an $150 instore voucher I could used for anything - I bought Bug accessories
• I have ignore the "status symbol" that apparently comes with a Bug, I bought it for so many other reasons then who else had one. And we have gotten so much use and value out of it, with no desire to buy another pram.
• It fits in the back on my hatch - with the bassinett, more room again with the seat attachment, I just unclip it!
• If you want to make it more compact, you can take the big wheels off very easily - this pram doesn't require a degree inrocket science to use it!!
• You can take it through the snow and the sand, great for us we love both
• The adjustable handle length, DH is quite a bit taller than me!
• Some complain about the storage bag being difficult to get to with the bassinet on it - yes it is, but damn I can still get a lot in there and it isn't that bad, and with the seat attachment it is a breeze and it can hold a lot!!
• The wheel base isn't as wide as a lot of the three wheelers, I can easily navigate the baby around
• Turning circle of a pinhead - amazing
• We will be getting a skateboard for DD for when the next one and we have a variety of slings and carriers so we will use that for the newborn, our age gap will end up being greater than your as we are NOT UTD

We wanted to by one pram the would last us a long time, the best investment I have ever made.
I have a friend who wanted one and didn't end up getting one, bought an Emmmaljunga, it was too heavy and difficult to steer, then bought a Beema Q also a Quinny and is now looking at another pram, should have just bought the Bug to start with would have saved a fortune

I hope you find the pram that works for you, it can be a real minefield out there and I think there are more pram choices than there are cars to chose from!

[thepixie]

completely OT sorry MT but

as we are UTD

Vic?? I had my suspicions but are you keeping it ??
On topic we love our maclaren techno, used it just about every day since DD came home from hospital, she has slept in it overnight for weeks at a time (sometimes she would sleep in there but not in the cot) quick, one handed movement to fold, folds very small, foot muff is great, only down side is not much storage space. but for the price we think it is the best buy.

[MummyTummy]

Don't worry Pix, I just asked her the same thing! hehe

[*Beema*]

completely OT sorry MT but

Vic?? I had my suspicions but are you keeping it ??
On topic we love our maclaren techno, used it just about every day since DD came home from hospital, she has slept in it overnight for weeks at a time (sometimes she would sleep in there but not in the cot) quick, one handed movement to fold, folds very small, foot muff is great, only down side is not much storage space. but for the price we think it is the best buy.

Sorry Hun it was a typo, I changed it quickly too plans are on hold for a little longer, need to make it a stress free as possible financially, as I sure with my risks I will be stressed enough

[thepixie]

LOL! you had me going there for a minute! And yes, low stress would be nice.... hopefully next time it will be a breeze for you!

[*Beema*]

LOL! you had me going there for a minute! And yes, low stress would be nice.... hopefully next time it will be a breeze for you!

That's the plan Sorry MT for the slight interruption in your thread

Please return to the topic of Prams

[MummyTummy]

After that brief interruption.... anyone else got some experiences with prams to share?

[Socks]

I just brought the Strider Deluxe but maybe the Strider Plus would suit you. My friend has a P&T and that looks good as well.. Both of those are like a single pram for when you don't need the second seat. Good Luck deciding..