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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Member

    Sep 2007
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    Umbrella strollers

    Anyone got any good recommendations? I'm looking at (and almost sold on) a second-hand maclaren vogue. Its going for $200 and there $450 brand new so I think its a bit of a bargain. However, DH thinks we should just get a cheaper brand, and get a new one. Its mainly going to be one that lives in the car as I plan on getting a mountain buggy double for walking. So it will be for the shopping centre once or twice a week. Is it worth getting the maclaren or shall I look at the cheaper alternatives? We're planning on having 3 bubs so my theory is its better to get one good quality than have to buy a pram each time.

    Any advice or other options?
    TIA

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    Feb 2007
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    Unless you are going to use it or are really tall I would go el cheapo from Big W. We have one of those for walking the dog and it does just fine. No good for jogging or anything major - especially where the child is likely to fall asleep (although zoo trips etc it is fine) but I am glad I just got one of those. I think it is worth every penny.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
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    my dad has a cheap stroller that he keeps in the back of his car for days where he minds ds1 and wants to go to the shopping centre and it's great! i think it cost him about $30 from Big W.

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    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
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    Completely up to you . I personally LOVE Maclaren strollers (once you've tried one you can't go back LOL). They are so easy to use and maneuver around, definitely the best I've ever used (I have a Quest).

  5. #5
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    Dec 2008
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    I had a BigW cheapie, it served its purpose well.

    My sister had a Steelcraft stroller which reclined back, I can't remember the model name but it was great and folded up quite small too.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Sep 2006
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    I have a Steelcraft Pheonix stroller and love it for trips to the shops. It reclines back too so its great for little bubs and toddlers who still have a nap. Its light and folds up easily too.They retail for about $175 I think.