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.

[catherinemoses]

I have an emalljunga, that's the one with toddler seat and reversible seat. I use it all the time. The other one is a steelcraft one, but I have no idea of the model. It lives at my mum's

[Jennifer13]

Ours is an Emmaljunga too. Very sturdy and the wheels are fixed. We used a Hug-A-Bub carrier in shopping centres and the pram for walks around the block and that kind of thing. Once she was a bit older we got a smaller stroller for the shops and travel, but TBH it didn't get anywhere near as much use as the Hug-A-Bub, or the other pram.

[LimeSlice]

I got a steelcraft 2nd hand the first time I came to melbourne and I swear by it! It had reversible handle laid completely flat with 3 setting in between, had a cover, had 4 wheels, all of which could be set to swivel or not and was more compact that many of the 'trendy' pushers I see around. It is ACE and I would buy it again in a second.
The handle is so good when you are walking at sunset or rise, when the sun in in the baby's eyes (DD hated having a sheet or anything over the pram when walking no matter the weather) or if they are a little older and eating in the pusher so you can keep an eye on them, or if they are feeling a little clingy or tired you can watch them and they feel better.

Anyway, get a steelcraft with the reversible handle, that's my vote!

[AndiE]

Hi there,
We've got a four-wheel pram with a reversible seat and so far I love it. It's a Love N Care Adiva Sport. We don't have probs with the wheels because the big wheels are always at the back, if you know what I mean - so turning circles are always tight etc. My DS is 9kg at the moment, and the seat part must be approx 2kg. I don't have any probs picking the seat up and turning it around with him in it at the moment, although if I'm honest it will be harder/impossible to do this as he gets bigger. Just means thinking ahead before I put him in it though! Also, we can't fit a toddler seat to ours.
We did tons of research before buying a pram, and found one that suited us and our needs, so I can only advise you to shop around and ask lots of questions, which you're obviously doing. Good luck.
Andie