Hi
I need a double pushchair for a 20 month old and newborn. I have in mind that my toddler won't want to use it for ever so I need to end up with a single pushchair I am happy with. I change my mind every day about which is the best. My gut says get the new P&T Verve or Explorer but the icandy Peach keeps on popping up and then there's the baby jogger double too... Help!
As I see it:
P&T:
Pros: I like the look of it and when my eldest decides he will no longer go in a buggy, I will at least have a pram I like the look of to use for my youngest. Roomy (in comparison to some). The seats are big enough to accommodate both children until they are at least 3/4. New verve folds with doubles kit attached so no more dismantling of pushchairs to get them in the boot (hooray!).
Cons: Lots of negative P&T reviews. Long and heavy. The biggest issue for me though is that both seats forward face. Would like to be able to see newborn for at least the first 6 months. And that rear seat looks so low down...
iCandy Peach blossom
Pros: The most compact of the 3 options. Quality pushchair, nice to push.
Cons: Too much shiny chrome - I just can't get past my impression that something about the chassis makes it look like a shopping trolley. Needs disassembling to put in the boot. Seats look small and cramped, not sure my 20m old will fit for the next 12 months. Both seats forward face (so nothing gained on P&T) and the rear seat only reclines.
Babyjogger
Pros: Can forward or rear face (:o). Can live with the appearance I think.
cons: Very long. Needs disassembling to put in boot.
Did I miss anything and what do you think?
Should I get hung up on not having the ability to have a rear facing seat for the newborn? I keep trying to convince myself that for the first 6m I would be using the car seat (rear facing for P&T and icandy) or would be able to see the baby lying flat in the cocoon (P&T) or carrycot (icandy) and beyond 6 months not being able to have baby rear facing isn't a problem. Can anyone convince me?
Heart says P&T, but head is holding me back.
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Really torn: Peach Blossom, P&T or baby jogger
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AuntieBacterial · 19/04/2011 12:20
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