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To expect to be able to try out a pushchair before spending more than £500?

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PrincessScrumpy · 11/02/2011 16:25

I went to Mothercare yesterday to buy a bra, but while there I had a look at double pushchairs. I was so disappointed that they only had a couple of umbrella fold ones, one tandem which could only take a newborn and a toddler, and a Phil and Ted - same problem.

I am expecting twins. Whe I asked the lady if the store in a nearby town had a bigger collection she told me no, they had a big selection here and I wouldn't see more than that in any other Mothercare. (It is a big store). They do others online so I could always look on there, apparently. Well, sorry, but I'm possible spending £500-£700 on a pushchair so expect to be able to try it first. She acted like my opion was outrageous. AIBU?

Any suggestions where I can look?

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Meglet · 11/02/2011 16:27

yanbu. Our mothercare did have a big selection so I was able to test drive them. I wouldn't spend £££ on one that I had't pushed.

What about John Lewis?

Fernie3 · 11/02/2011 16:27

Yanbu I had this problem too. I did order one and sent it back after trying it in my house when it became clear it wasn't what i wanted at all! So you could always do that.

geraldinetheluckygoat · 11/02/2011 16:30

are you anywhere near kiddicare? I think they have qiuite a few there to try...

OpheliaBumps · 11/02/2011 16:33

yanbu, we rejected our first choice as it was too big to fit in the boot of the car.

Try a local independent pram shop, mine (Chester) had a few, also Pramworld (Wigan), if you're NW based.

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PrincessScrumpy · 11/02/2011 16:36

SW but I've discovered one in Dorset so we might pop down there. I'm thinking about the babby jogger select but it's lots of money. It fits the maxi cosi car seats too and I already have one of those from dd1!

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aPixie · 11/02/2011 17:14

Google Stroll On Baby. There's a few in the SW so might be one near you.

I have the baby jogger city select from them. It's fab. And they let you pay in installments. Wink

fiveisanawfullybignumber · 11/02/2011 17:27

Also take a look at the mountasin buggy, ( I love mine!!!) For twins you can get a twin carrycot so the babies can snuggle up together or hold hands.Smile
mountainbuggy.com/en/buggies/double/duo
mountainbuggy.com/en/buggies/double/duo#panels
and the peach blossom twin by iCandy, 1st choice for tandem option.

MrsMooo · 11/02/2011 17:30

YANBU at all, I've got the same problem trying to find somewhere local to me that has the BJMC... Funilly enough they only had the double

MrsMooo · 11/02/2011 17:30
  • I meant to add that it's woefull how few prems/buggies places actually have all round I think
twolittlemonkeys · 11/02/2011 17:32

We have this place near us (locally known as the Baby Farm because it's situated on a farm) and they have a huge range to try out plus they're cheaper than most places.

aPixie · 11/02/2011 17:33

This is an excellent review of the city select. I was going to buy it without seeing it based on this review but luckily the pram shop ^^ opened just as we started looking properly.

shoshe · 11/02/2011 17:34

I have a Britax B Dual, it is fantastic for two babies, and as a cM I have had ALOT of double prams in my time.

I am in Dorset and found that Toys are us have lots of prams to try out.

If your close enough to me I can let you try out mine if you like Smile

nymphadora · 11/02/2011 17:40

I have a single mountain buggy & it's fab & love the idea of the carry cot for twins to go in together!

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PrincessScrumpy · 11/02/2011 17:52

I love the fact the city select has them facing each other. I did look at the iCandy as dd1 had the iCandy Cherry which I love but it really is very expensive. This was supposed to be a cheap baby as we have all the stuff - now we need more than ever! Grin

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stuffthenonsense · 11/02/2011 18:03

i have an emmaljunga, (not twin) and have been absolutely delighted with it so if that is anything to go by the gorgeous twin one will be great.

www.emmaljunga.com/english/Prams/Find_your_pram/Twin_Nitro-322.html

stuffthenonsense · 11/02/2011 18:04

www.emmaljunga.com/english/Prams/Find_your_pram/Twin_Nitro-322.html
try again. sorry

HeroShrew · 11/02/2011 18:07

what's the new bugaboo twin like? the donkey or summat.

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PrincessScrumpy · 11/02/2011 18:14

there's a bugaboo twin?!?

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Teapot13 · 11/02/2011 18:17

Don't forget Gumtree. . .

HeroShrew · 11/02/2011 18:31

DONKEY

I'm sure it will be very reasonably priced Grin

lillibet1 · 11/02/2011 23:38

if your near dorset try the one in dorchester thats wher I got mine form they will order one in for you to try and they price match to the internet dont bother with the one in parkstone / bournemouth to buy as they are v expensive but do have a range you can push arround their v small show room

fiveisanawfullybignumber · 14/02/2011 07:30

PrincessScrumpy, info for you.

www.twinsuk.co.uk/products/101366/Mountain-Buggy-Duo-Double-Pram-/
If you want the folded measurements, let me know.[smile0

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