what do you think of the Bugaboo prams?

[puppies]

I have been doing some internet research and the Bugaboo sounds great although I am yet to see one in the flesh. I know there are not cheap, but I would rather spend the money on a quality pram that is more likely to last the years then have to buy another one 12 months later.

Would love to know what other people think and their experiences with this product?

[queenb1979]

Hi Puppies, I had a look at them at the beginning & they were a total waste of money. NO offence to anyone that hasone but you can find the same quality pram cheaper... I think you're paying for the name. It's like buying a Mercedes but you buy a Mazda instead beacuse it still takes you from A to B.......well maybe not coz I know I would love a Mercedes anyday

[~breeze~]

From my personal experience....

I don't have a bugaboo but did look at them when I had DD. I honestly think you're paying for the "name" aswell. There are quite a few copycats out there now which are much cheaper, to be honest I cant tell the difference when seeing them out & about until I see the bugaboo symbol on the pram, thats the only way I can tell them apart!

I know people either love them or hate them. I just couldn't justify spending that much money on a pram that doesn't seem to have anything special about it besides the "celebrity" status from all the celebrities buying them.

Can I suggest going to a few different baby stores & pushing a few around the store, fold them & unfold them, lift them to see how heavy they are, check features etc. Maybe make a list then you can compare them & make a decision on that. (compare prices aswell)

Sometimes stopping people in the street helps but I've also found that some people are quite touchy about it & will tell you their pram is "the best" even if maybe deep down they think they made a mistake. I think they're trying to convince themselves aswell as everyone else that it wasn't a huge mistake/waste of money.

I've been through a few different prams with DD & found 2 that I'm happy with....

I have an Emmmaljunga for newborn which is using the bassinette attatchment. I also have the seat attatchment for when older but I found it to be too much fuss getting in & out of the boot all the time (ok if you dont drive though & leave it set up)

For toddler I have a Phil & Teds. It's light as, so easy to steer, can have a second seat attatched very easily (which weighs next to nothing aswell) & the second child can sleep in the extra seat as not only is it a high back but it also reclines! So you can have 2 comfortable sleeping children.... fantastic! This pram will also work for a newborn.

I think the best thing you can do is to go & test them as I suggested above

Good luck making your choice!

[Aimz]

Oh I LOOOOOVE them!

I'm buying a Denim one so pretty

Completely worth it IMO - you'll be the coolest Mummy in the playground!

[boomba]

Puppies,

Its totally a personal chioce! We love our bugaboo and we didnt buy it cause of the celebrity status( no offence taken)! At the time it was the most convential pram for us! Came standard with a bassinette and seat, very light weight and can be customised for your personal taste!

I must say it has become a bit of an addiction like mcns buyin the different toppings etc!
Things i love about it are -light weight
- easliy adjustable
- handle bar that lengthens, i have long legs and hit them on almost all pram bases
- differnt colours in know this doesnt really matter but i love it!
- bubs can face you or face out, very important in my books
- very easy to steer, i use one hand sometimes!

Hope this helps a lil. There are a number of similar ones out there which do look the same so maybe test them out!

Good luck x

[Madham]

Hi puppies we have a bugaboo and i must say it is the best thing i have ever bought. Absolutely love it. I bought mine second hand for $500 i have the bugaboo frog have heard there was a few issues with the camelon. I would totally recommend getting one, they are very light weight and easy to wheel, easy to fold etc. I bought mine from my sister as she moved overseas and didnt have room to take it and now she has a bill and ted and she regrets getting rid of the bugaboo. If you dont mind buying one second hand check out ebay they have a few on there and also the accessories.

[Aimz]

Babies Galore in Sydney have them in stock if you want to see them up close. David Jones have them in stock as well.

A cheaper alternative is the Steelcraft Strider.

[Nicambhar]

When I got pg I had seen them in all the mags and thought, "that's the pram I want". Not because the celebs have them, but it just looked good and seemed to have all the things I needed in a pram.
I was pretty disappointed when I saw it in the store and immediately made a beeline for the SC strider which is quite similar looking and nearly died when I saw the price diff between those two. So I ended up with the strider.

[Kitt3n]

MY DF says that prams that cost that much are for women who hate their husbands.

No offence anyone, but it was just kinda funny coming from a bloke!

I do think they look great but c'mon, $1500+?? If you have that kinda of money then go for it, but unless you have money to splurge i think you can get a much better buy.

If its celebrity status you are after have a look at the rockstar brand pram (its even endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi!! woo hoo!!!!! LOL!!) It does actually look like quite a good pram though.

EDIT- I still have my peg perego from DD and its still in excellent condition, so they certainly stand the test of time too ( used to walk at least an hour each and everyday with her in it till she was about 4 and a half).

Otherwise i'd buy the rocstar "baby infinity" i think - you can get a red one! $299.00

[~breeze~]

If its celebrity status you are after have a look at the rockstar brand pram (its even endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi!! woo hoo!!!!! LOL!!) It does actually look like quite a good pram though!!!!

I've seen those prams, even on ebay brand new. I didnt know they were endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi!! Too funny!
They do look good though & alot cheaper than bugaboo.

[*Beema*]

These are the reasons why I love my Bug!!!

• The pram is very light, 8-9kg, with each component is less than 5kg, there isn't one that matches it weight for weight with all the plus's below.
• Easy to steer, even one handed
• Once you know how to fold and un-fold, it one easy movement, quick and simple
• The bassinett or seat clicks in - simple
• The large tyres are inflatable - one of the big negatives about the Strider - crappy on any surface other than nice flat smooth pavements, I take my Bug "off road!!!"
• Hunt around for a good deal. The RRP was $1599, I got 10% off plus an $150 instore voucher I could used for anything - I bought Bug accessories
• We use it as our bassinett for bubs, until she is big enought to go into her cot (which hasn't arrived yet anyway), she was early, and atm is 2.8kg, and doesn't even take up a third of the bassinet
• Who gives a crap about status symbols, I bought it for so many other reasons then who else had one.
• It fits in the back on my hatch - with the bassinett, I just unclip it!
• If you want to make it more compact, you can take the big wheels off very easily - this pram doesn't require a degree inrocket science to use it!!
• You can take it through the snow and the sand, great for us we love both
• The adjustable handle length, DH is quite a bit taller than me!
• Some complain about the storage bag being difficult to get to with the bassinet on it - yes it is, but damn I can still get a lot in there and it isn't that bad!!
• The wheel base isn't as wide as a lot of the three wheelers, I can easily navigate the baby around
• Turning circle of a pinhead - amazing
• We can even use our Angel Care sound and movement monitor in it

We wanted to by one pram the would last us a long time, the best investment I have ever made.
I have a friend who wanted one and didn't end up getting one, bought an Emmmaljunga, it was too heavy and difficult to steer, then bought a BeamerQ also a Quinny and is now looking at another pram, should have just bought the Bug to start with would have saved a fortune

[Aimz]

I take my Bug "off road!!!"

Haha you are a crack up!

[Nai]

I have a couple of friends with them and they really liked them to begin with.

- One had to sell hers when she got pregnant again when #1 was 3 months old as they don't come with a toddler seat and it was useless with 2 young children.
- One leaves hers in the car and carries her DD everywhere as she can't be bothered with all the fiddling around pulling it out and putting it together.
- One won't take her DD in it to childcare as she's too scared to leave the pram there in case it gets stolen
- One loves it!

So really it depends on what you want it for and how you are planning your family.

[Kitt3n]

lol - yeah i used to take my peg off road too - i called it 4 wheel riding.

Driveways with no concrete and deep gulleys where the cars have made bumps are lots of fun to run through! DD used to crack up

[Aimz]

I blogged a couple of months ago about the Bugaboo...

Material Girl

[puppies]

Sounds like the bug is for us too then. I never even knew the celebs used them so that makes no difference to me. I want a light weight pram as I am only little myself. I want one that is not too wide that I can't get in and out of shops easy. I am looking for something that can be very compact when folded up because of a small boot. I also want to have the baby face me and visa versa. We always take our Cattle Dog through the bush for walks and want a pram thats great off road. I want to be able to put the car seat inside the pram as well. I like that the brakes are in the handle car and that it has the 5 point safety harness. Anyways if its a bit more than most than I am not worried cause I have saved money for this and dont want to regret not spending the extra money later.

But I am not silly either I will check it out against the Strider. The other pram we liked was the new Prego Skate, but its a bulky pram and way to big when folded down. Ah the joys!

[Katiegirl]

Hi - the only thing I would suggest if you are planning on doing some bush walking is to look at some 3 wheelers as well, as you can lock the front wheel for 'off-road'. We have gone for a Phil and Ted for this reason (among others) as DH's family live in the country and we know we will need to regularly use the pram over rough terrain.

[MamaPan]

I LOVE mine and did not buy it for celeb status but bc i like it for all the reasons above...
on a cost per use basis it did not work out bd compared to many other things for babies...

i just hope they make a 2 seater b4 we have no 2...!!! i am such a fan!