Lightweight buggy for back problem

[Lucinda15]

I have a 7 month old baby and recently suffered 2 slipped discs. I am looking for a super lightweight collapsible buggy that is suitable for her age up to approx 3 years. I don’t think it will be for extensive walks, just doing the school run with brother (20 mom walk each way) and occasional walks to the park etc so must be durable and sturdy enough for moderate use I think. I have a car and really want something nice and easy to collapse and put in the boot. Also want it to recline as much as possible (flat ideally) and have an extensive hood.

I had the maclaren techno XT for my son and loved it but think perhaps I can get something even more lightweight.

I’ve now been looking at the maclaren globetrotter, mee-go feather, and chicco OhLaLa.

Would be grateful for any recommendations/experiences.

Thanks.

[boredofmyoldname]

I trapped a nerve in my back when my daughter was 6 months and it agony to push anything with small wheels as it felt heavier to push and steer so that might be something to consider.

I looked at the Recaro easylife, Quinny Zapp and the Joie Nitro which all seemed great, lightweight to lift but pushing on anything but smooth ground proved a different story!

The Baby Jogger City Mini was great but not the lightest to lift.

[Lucinda15]

Thanks I will look into those.

I currently use a Joie travel system (chassis and stroller seat) which is quite heavy, I don’t seem to have too much trouble pushing that. I’m prioritising walking as it’s better for my recovery, and getting the travel system and baby in and out of the car puts too much strain on my back. However, the weather has been absolutely ghastly recently and while I’m not scared of the wet or cold (didn’t have a car at all when my son was little) it would be nice to have the option to use the car and long-term I really need to have a lightweight buggy to have in the boot for those necessary car journeys.

I’m reluctant to deviate from the maclaren techno XT as it was everything I needed then, but I think perhaps I must look for as light as possible now! It’s a minefield though, I think my head is overflowing with the various buggy reviews I’ve been reading!! Mind boggling!!

[Lucinda15]

(I meant to say, while pushing doesn’t seem a problem, it’s lifting the pram in and out of the car and setting it up that is the issue at the moment)

[OuchBollocks]

My 3yo sometimes rides in the mothercare xss, you won't get much smaller than that. Its a decent enough buggy on roads and paths but can't vouch for it off road.