emmaljungla

[Nanny01]

Dh is concerned as we are expecting a January baby that we we need a decent full sized pram and was wondering wether we should get a second hand one of ebay as people don't seem to keep them. Or are there any other options for a proper pram as he has already said we will get the babyjogger city mini for when baby is bigger. I would like to sleep our new ds in it during the day and to be able to take him out up to the shops. Just wondering what others thought.

[pramsgalore]

don't think you can beat emmaljunjla, but mamas and papas ultima with either big boucy frame or mpx frame, [the first would be best for snow etc]. are good and there are loads on ebay. i would look through local ebay and see what comes up, there are so many different ones out there. i don't think i would want to put a baby in winter in a city mini even with the carrycot to be honest, but i know alot of people do though, and for walking big prams are lovely for newborns and would save you buying a moses basket, mamas and papas do mattrasses for there pram tops that are thicker than the one it comes with, i bought one for mine so lo could sleep in it during the day.

[Tiggywunkle]

I am the opposite. I see no point in a huge pram. I think the City Mini carrycot (there's a hard or soft cot) with a snowsuit / blankets or baby buggy snuggle or whatever would serve you well. By March or April it could well be nice and warm. But if you have space, money then a pram is a nice indulgence but you don't need one as such! If you are a serious walker then something like an iCandy Peach or Bugaboo Chameleon or Babystyle Oyster etc. may be nice in between option ie a more sturdy pushchair with a carrycot but not a huge beastie :) I didn't feel the need to swap my Chameleon for a stroller because it's not that huge folded / in the boot nor heavy.

[nicm]

i looked at the emmaljunga 3 in 1 and then went with the teutonia spririt s3(dp decided we needed a 3 wheeler). i like big prams, ds1 was a spring and ds2 a winter baby and i loved having the big carrycot for them to sleep in. used it instead of a moses basket. ds2 is still in the carrycot at 9 months! i walk loads though and fold it once or twice a week to put in the car for shopping etc.

:)

[nicm]

oh and i used it with ds1 for nearly 3 years daily until ds2 was born then went to the teutonia double. have a mclaren for travelling but big pram is much easier to push and the seat is rf so i can talk away to them.

:)

[TruthSweet]

I loved my Emmaljunga and found it so easy to push even in snow up a hill with a child on the buggy board while slinging a toddler (I had DD1 aged 4 on bb, DD2 aged 3 in pram [was ill last winter] and DD3 aged 1 in the sling).

It's great in the cold too as the hoods are padded and the pram apron can be used over the cosy toes on the pushchair seat (has a zipped pocket with a leg covering inside) so it's very warm.

I got it for £50, used it for 18m then sold it for £50 so it cost me nothing (it was 5y/o when I sold it). I think they lose value really quickly then keep it for ages so I'd definitely suggest getting on 2nd hand rather than new.

[stressheaderic]

We looked at getting one second hand too, they look so traditional and sturdy and I really wanted a 'proper pram' for the first 6ish months for my winter baby. Went for a Silver Cross Freeway in the end which has served us brilliantly (now using it again for this winter, DD is 20 months) alongside a Maclaren Quest stroller for holidays and in the car.