Oooh, one other thing. That's if you are planning on more children, the Strider now has a toddler seat attachment and I'm not sure the bug does this.
Just a thought anyway.
Only the Strider 4 has the toddler seat so don't get the 3 accidentally!
I had the strider 3 and posted a thread about it a while ago about my love/hate relationship with it! HERE is the link to it.
Incidentally I have sold it now, and have a P & T on layby! Much lighter, easier to steer plus has 2 seats that semi recline for tired kiddies. The new Vibe has that modern look too, although I got the sport.
I love the idea & look of the strider, but had one issue. As bub gets bigger, that bar at the front is going to be uncomfortable at the back of their calves IYKWIM. I also didn't like that there is no foot rest when they are bigger.
I was lusting after a skate in the baby shop the other day. Went with a friend to pick up a portacot and she was finding it very difficult to drag me away from the skate. It is beautiful and incredibly light for what it is. It is absolutely on my list (just don't tell DH!)
Sarah - that is a really good point. I also found it easy to steer while she was young and facing us, but as she got older and heavier (around 6+ mths) it was really hard to steer even on smooth surfaces like shopping centres.
You ladies have been so helpful, thank you - funny thing is i am still confused over what to get lol.
The price difference is too large to just ignore (i wish it wasnt ) but then i didnt think about how the bar on the Strider might get uncomfortable as he gets bigger.
Tanstar thanks for the link - very interesting on how it got harder to steer the bigger bub got.
I have yet to go and test drive the Peg Perego's but plan to as soon as i get a day free with DH. I have seen them and same as Muppity, i was rubber necking it get a better look as we drove past the shop!
THanks Michelle71 - i'll look up that thread now
Nic - sometimes you just have to do these things, my dh was a bit embarressed that i just took off and started talking to strangers about their pram but once i explained that there really is no better way than to ask people who have one before spending a motza on a pram, he saw the point
Beema Thanks for your huge reply also - all your positives make it hard just to take it off my list.
Thanks again to all - if anyone else has anything to add please do!
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) but then i didnt think about how the bar on the Strider might get uncomfortable as he gets bigger.
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