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!
I have a bugaboo (gecko) and absolutely love it! once a bug owner always a bug owner LOL!
I guess that the main points i like about the bug are they are light (mine is 7 kgs), they can turn on a pin (which is great for small shops, tight staircases and packed out public transport, or...for racing to the nearest checkout at the toy sales LOL!) and bubs is always comfy and secure, oh and the pram base itself is quite narrow so you dont have to go down the wheelchair checkouts at supermarkets!
In basinette mode it is really nice that they can sleep the zzz's away while you go about your business or, when you are at home and need to get stuff done around the house. also, the basinette on the bug is up to 6 months (which was great timing for when our girl became a 'big girl' and went to the seat. Also, in this mode we went from winter to spring and it was great in both weathers, we were able to keep her snug or out of the sun.
In seat mode the pram is really great. the hood goes riiight back and rests down on the seat so bubs has a complete view of his/her surroundings (which is good if they are stickybeaks like my DD!). she faced towards me up until she was 10.5 months old, which was great for sleeping at her age as facing outwards, i found, she didnt sleep so well as there was too much going on to see...and now that she is bigger she is facing out and can cope with all the noise and people going around.
In general, i love it because it can go wherever i go. at restaurants you can push the pram (in seat mode esp) right up to the table and she can sit there with you.
oh and let's face it! having the option of the pretty colours is really fun! (we went BRIGHT red - cause red goes faster!) and we flash it up with cool coloured footmuffs for winter...
the price is steep, but i use my pram everyday all day. almost 12 months on i have never had a flat tyre, never had to pump them up and the tread is as good as the day i bought it. mums in my group have had treading wear out quickly and have had numerous punctures...not sure if this is telling of the prams they have though! can only hypothesise. the colour sticks, it's easy peasy to clean, there is loads of storage underneath, the raincover is brilliant as it covers the whole pram etc etc. can't rate it high enough! oh and it goes ANYWHERE! we have used ours in snow, sand, off road, running through airports and navigating busy streets in melbourne! (always a risk to life and limb!)
afraid i can't comment on the other prams you mentioned, although the prams that mums in my groups love include the Bugaboo, the Phil and Teds and the mountain buggy for all round comfort and ease ITH!
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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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