prams with pneumatic tyres for rural living?

[blondedoctor]

Hi there,

I am looking to buy a pram that suits newborn through to toddlerhood that has blow up pneumatic tyres. I live in the sticks on a large rural property and the pram will mostly be used on rocky, and sandy country so it needs really sturdy wheels. I dont care if its three or four wheeled although I imagine a 3 wheeler might be better here. I was hoping for one which had a reversible handle, you know so that bubs can either face me, or the road ahead, but I think its more important to have the good wheels.

Does anyone else have a pram like this, or do you know of any good models? I'm not having much luck on the web Thanks

[SamiH]

Hi

We bought a Valco runabout with DS1 & still going strong 6 years later. So try looking at what they have these days. I love it too for the toddler attachment

Always carry your pump though & repair kit in the basket if out walking - i have been caught out once ...........

[Taurean]

Try Adventure Buggy, Mountain Buggy or Jeep for good 'off-road' prams. Other brands which are still all-terrain but more designed for a bit of everything (so more footpaths and bumpy tracks with the occassional off-road) then try Baby Jogger (we've bought the City Elite) or Phil and Teds.

Good luck!

[~Raven~]

I love my 3 wheeler for going cross country! Even up sand dunes to the beach

If you want to go 4 wheels then the old style bertini bidwell would be great and you can pick them up cheap. I think the new bertini aren't as good.

[Ginger]

i use my mountain buggy on dirt-roads everyday and it's great for off-road

[blondedoctor]

Thanks for the info I can't beleive how expensive some of these prams are! I'm looking at the Valco Matrix PLus - looks pretty cool and at $499 is half the price of the Mountain Buggy (which I love but just can't afford). I have rung a local store who has one in stock so I'll check it out on Wednesday when I head into town.

Thanks