Reversable seat V Reservsable handle pram

[tiggerlily]

I'm wondering which is best/easier to use?
I was originally looking at a Steelcraft pram with a resevable handle but it doesn't take a toddler seat. The sales assistant suggested I look at prams that take a toddler seat if we are planning to have children close together (which will will because of age). Most prams I've seen that take a toddler seat have a reservable seat.
To me the handle seems much easier and quicker to use.

Any thoughts/feedback?

Thank you in advance.

[Jennifer13]

We love our pram and the reversable handle is one reason! Very hard to reverse the seat once baby is in and sleeping.

Not sure about a toddler seat (you can get one for our pram, but you would have to take it off while reversing the handle, if that makes sense). But our toddler wouldn't stay in the pram after 18 mths, so personally, I wouldn't guarantee your toddler will sit in a seat anyway...

[Indadhanu]

I second what jennifer said, its so much easier to reverse the handle, especially if you're walking outside and wind is going in bubs face etc.

I guess it depends on what is more of a priority for you... ease of a reversible handle or the ability to get a toddler seat later on?

[catherinemoses]

I have 2 older style prams. one with a reversible seat and one with the reversible handle. The one with the handle is much easier to change, but when the baby is facing you it makes it much harder to steer, it might just be because it is an older style but it is worth checking out cos it is a pain.
I like the one where the whole seat swaps better for that reason. I had DS facing me until he was craning around to see what was behind him (about 6mths I think) and then I turned him round, I haven't changed it back since. This pram has a toddler seat. I don't think the other one has one.
GL

[Indadhanu]

catherine, does yours have fixed wheels? My reversible handle pram has double wheels at the front (when not reversed) that swivel independantly, but single wheels at the back that are fixed and makes it a right PITA to steer! I look having her face me, and so does she, but I need a HUGE turning circle if we have it that we (now we generally just have her inthe sling/carrier cos its just easier lol).

[catherinemoses]

Leasha yep sounds the same. You can lock the swivel wheels but it it still a huge pain to steer. I don't know if they are all like this tho, both my prams were given to me so I haven't done any hunting or comparing!!

[tiggerlily]

Thanks Jennifer13, Leasha & Catherine for your replies

Which prams do you have?

I'm finding pram shopping one of the hardest things to do.
Starting to think not to worry about toddler seat. Deal with that later down the track.

[Indadhanu]

Its the fixed wheels that give me grief! Wish they all swiveled!
Mines a steelcraft runabout.