Hello all to those who have the strider plus already, does anyone have any problems with theres? Mine is very wobbly (side to side) when pushing it and the child in the top seat's head wobbles and the pram frame is making like a squeak noise anyone else having problems?
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I haven't used mine out and about yet, but have pushed it around the house and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.
How old is your bubs? I'm planning on putting this bub in the bottom seat because it reclines flatter than the main seat and I will have better view of bubs. You can also buy a head support which supports their head a little and prevents them from wobbling around too much (can get them from Big W, baby shops, etc).
My daughter is 2 1/2 and she is the one who is in the top seat so she can hold her own head not sure what's going on???
My son is 11 month old and he is in the bottom seat just the whole pram seems very lose if you know what I mean, its stable not going to fall backwards or anything just allot of movement left to right in handle are all the way to the main seat
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I have the strider plus on layby and am very excited!!! I also got it for a great price at just $649.00 for the pram plus toddler seat
I did give it a few tries in the store and am amazed at the handling especially for it being quite a big pram its ability to make tight corners is amazing and this should ease the 'bulky' feel of the pram.
I was considering a P&T's but didn't like the fact that the baby underneath is staring at nothing. This way I can almost have the two facing each other.
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We just bought a Steelcraft plus a few hours ago and really love it. We were looking at a Phil and Teds but after watching clips and seeing it in action we decided against getting one. The Steelcraft is great because bub or toddler can face you. Also the bottom seat reclines as well as the top so both can sleep at once. Its easy to fold and the seats both come off which can make it easier for storing in the boot. Its really not as wide as people say. It is wider than the P&T but i find it great to push. It also comes with heaps of extras like a bag with drink holders to attach to the pram, a sleeping bag cover thing, a cushion insert for the top seat a storm cover which covers both seats and a sun shade. It cost us $708 which included the second seat (from baby bunting). Love how you can access the basket from the front and sides. The sun visors also pull down really far. You can unzip a section and they extend further with a mesh sunshade. Its fantastic. Im about to go out and buy the capsule to go with it as our brand new safe n sound unity doesnt fit it. Also for those that are thinking of buying a capsule i would HIGHLY reccomend it. It is sooooooooooooo good. Not a waste of money at all. Hope this helps.
I am currently looking at getting the Strider Plus and am trying to do as much research as possible before buying. I have a 6 year old who has cerebral palsy and can't walk, a nearly 3 year old (who prefers to walk than be in a pram) and bub is due in 9 weeks or so. We currently have the Phil & Ted and it has been great for the past 2.5 years (got it when our second was about 6 months. Had a side by side until #2 was sitting and started pulling her sisters hair!). I was initially thinking I would keep using the P&T and have bubby in a sling until it reached an age where it could sit in the back seat (my 6 year old is too big for the second seat on the P&T and the harness is different so doesn't hold her as well). I love the versatility of the Strider but am worried about the width, weight and ease of folding. I am used to pushing a wheelchair around so thinking the width won't bother me too much, but how easy is it to get in/out of the car? I love that my 6 year old (she is quite small- same size as my nearly 3 year old) can go in either seat and her feet wont get caught in the wheel like in the P&T. I love the look of the Strider and the options- just hesitating on ease and bulkiness. Any experiences greatly appreciated!
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Sleepdeprived, I find it fairly easy to get in and out of the car boot (we have a sedan) and I'm pregnant. I remove the seat first, then fold the frame and put it all in separately. This just makes it a bit lighter and easier for me although you can fold the strider with both seats attached.
Thanks eluned!
Hi All I have just purchased the new Strider Plus and although I love mine even if it has been sent back as I got a faulty one, if you have not purchased one yet and not in a hurry please wait and have a look at the new Jogger City Select I just has a look and boy is it nice, not sure of the price but not a bulky as the Strider Plus but does the same thing this is going to give steelcraft a real competion when it comes out in Feb/March 2010.
Have a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czQ5Fxr51k
If it does not work just copy and paste and seach it, well worth the effort
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Sleepdeprived- I have a ford falcon sedan with a gas tank in the boot and the Strider Plus still fits in perfectly. Just have to take the wheels off which is very simple. The mudguards also come off. I love how you can take both seats off and put everything in the boot seperately. Makes it much lighter to lift that way. The Strider i was told is 13 kg in weight. I would highly reccommend this pram. Hope this helps.
I agree Sleepdeprived I love the strider Plus without a doubt just thought I would let others know that maybe dont have much room that there is a new style coming out that was all.
Thanks everyone!
I had a look at the Baby Jogger and was quite excited! I rang my local Baby store and was told as far as they know it is NOT being released in Australia as they don't think it meets Aust standards. It can be purchased online but obviously you cant try it out beforehand and there will be no warranty. I was on another forum doing research last night and read that apparently there is a prob with about 10% of the Strider Plus' and they may be recalled. Its only when you add in adaptors for extra seat space (?). Apparently you can purchase adaptors which lock into the stroller which gives a little more height and therefore space between the seats. One side apparently doesn't lock as it should. From what I read- if you take it back to place of purchase they should chase up Steelcraft and organize you a new stroller if yours is affected.
Going to go and have another play today I think..
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The seat adapters came with ours automatically. Had a play around with them and they seem to be all good. Thanks for that info sleepdeprived!
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I confess ladies... after being smitten with this pram, I'm now coveting another... the BabyJogger City Elite. I'm yet to try it in the flesh, but will do when I'm in Perth for my next scan (mid Jan) - will post my thoughs then.
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I saw a lady with this pram today and she was walking with her back arched, as the back seat sticks out sooo much! I asked her is this how it is and she said "yup so you need to reach for the handle to push it, didnt look like fun to me! Or easy!
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didispunk - luckily I'm a short-arse! LOL, so I don't seem to hunch with the pram
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