Steelcraft Strider - Do you need a bassinette????

[*MinKy*]

We didnt get the bassinette...we just used a sheepskin liner and DS was fine..

[butterfly_warrior]

Remember that this is a sales person who is trying to sell stuff and not necessarily give you the information that you want...

We've checked out the strider in two places... One is quite happy to say that the regular seat is suitable for newborns as it does recline to flat, the other insists that the bassinette attachment is absolutely necessary. Strangely enough, everything is more expensive at the shop that insists the bassinette is required and the sales people there really go for the hard sell...

I'm pretty sure we will be getting the strider, and just as sure that we won't be getting the bassinette. I know of several people who have used the regular strider seat from birth. And several others who have used the bassinette, but as their baby's regular sleeping place for the first few months as well.

BW

[MrsC_Aussie]

were you looking at the strider or the new strider deluxe? I saw the strider deluxe ... has the capsule travel system option as well. and the various ppl we spoke to said the normal seat is fine for newborns!

[Ellie]

It's turning out to be a big decision for us too...the strider 4 seat reclines to 'flat' but the new strider deluxe doesn't! Go figure!? Going back again next week to have another look.

[Kitt3n]

I wold check out the CHOICE website for their reviews......

[MrsC_Aussie]

tis weird it doesnt go completely flat...for us is not so much an issue because we'd definitely be getting the capsule as well. how beautiful is the kingfisher colour? Thats what mum first liked about it rofl

[MrsC_Aussie]

thanks for the idea kitt3n, they're not up on there though unfortunately!

[Lulu]

Are you happy that a newborn wouldn't fall/slide down the back of it?

We got a bassinette free on a deal (not steelcraft though) and it made me alot happier about having a tiny bubs in the pram - and we used the bassinette HEAPS!