To think Stokke pushchairs look ridiculous?

[olimpia]

Honestly I turn around whenever I see one. The futuristic look is quite ridiculous and they look like a heap of cheap plastic.
Can't imagine why anyone would spend £800 to buy one!

Lol whoever said they look like a display stand for babies got it spot on.

They remind me of those stands you use for collectable dolls

They look weird - if I had that much money to spend on a buggy, I'd go for a Bugaboo.

If i was rich.I'd buy a old carriage built silver Cross.I'd have to a massive house 1st though

*buy Argh!

I LOVE them I was desperate to get one when we were expecting dd3 but they only came out 4 month later.. Every time I see one I want to have a go at pushing it..

they are modelled on a golf trolley and ergonomically correct to aid with the posture of the person using it. Yes made so kids are not by the exhaust fumes and can be used as a push chair..

I would ha ve another baby JUST to get this push chair

I quite like them [blush[

No worse than those " baby on a baking tray " prams that were popular recently.

I had one and loved it, until the ratchet that holds the seat in position wore out its grippy teeth, so the seat slid right down to the bottom every time you put the baby in. Stokke customer service could not have been less helpful. I'd only used it for about 15 months by the time that happened. DH asked someone else pushing a Stokke in the shopping centre if she'd had the same issue, and she had.

DC2 got a cheap umbrella stroller. I admit the Stokke was a lot more comfortable to push.

Somebody on here once said they looked like internal mail carts, which I have to admit they do.

I'm not inclined to spend that much money on a pushchair, but I'd love to have that one. I've always had a bad back so having my son up high like that would be great. I'm also tall and there are some models of pushchair with handles that are too low for me, so having one which can adjust is lovely.

YABU! It's not attractive but it looks functional! If only it could fold up a bit better...

I like them! We've just been on holiday and loads of German families had them and I kept thinking how great they look.

Probably not the most practical/cost effective buggy though

I bought one for DS five years ago and I'm now using it for DD, with no problems. It's great on the tube, carries loads of shopping and the design of the bag stops the shopping getting wet if it rains. Easy to bring upstairs.
Sits forward facing and rear facing, the seats height adjustable and it has the easiest rain cover to fit. My only gripe is the ride is quite firm.

The best £600 I've spent on my DCs and I think it will last another five years without too many issues.

I absolutely love mine! Twenty years of pram-pushing experience had made me a fussy mare, add in a dodgy back & the Xplory seemed an obvious choice. Wouldn`t have anything else now, best pram ever.

YANBU - they are awful looking things and every time I see them can only think how daft the parents look pushing them

My friend has one and it looks great. She always seems to have plenty of space for shopping etc.

I have a Bugaboo Gecko and love it, it has lasted me well for 4 years of daily use and 2 kids. Never needed another on. I do walk everywhere though and there is no public transport around here so that's not a problem.

love mine to bits. I got it because it has a relatively narrow wheel base compared to lots of others so I could get it down my narrow hall easily. Also DH has a slipped disc and is tall so wanted something he didnt have to bend over too much to get the baby in and out and to push. I am short, so we tried loads and it was the only one that worked height wise for both of us. (Oh and I paid £550 for mine including the carrycot and lots of extras so much cheaper than some)

Its great on buses (live in london) as the narrow wheel base fits downt he aisle easily and the footprint is small so in the space where you can fit buggys if there is no wheelchair it takes up less floorspace than a macalaren umbrella one.

Great for walks on the common (rough ground).

The looks might not be to everyone's taste, but I wouldnt have anything else.

I had one of their highchairs and it was one of the best things I ever had - I passed it on to my step-daughter who uses it now and loves it too - it's the first time I've seen the pram but I can see how it would be beneficial

What I don't like about Stokkes is that they are an over-engineered product. They appeal to parents who have read that high-up, parent facing is 'best' but instead of just carrying the child, you stick them in some silly over-engineered expensive plasticky wobbly pod thing.

Why not just carry your baby?

But then I'm a pram hater and have used one once in 3.8 years, a pregnancy, two planned sections and two children. And done shopping/eBay post office missions/nursery runs etc.

I wasn't that keen the first time I saw it but it's definitely grown on me and is one of my favourite pushchairs now.

I'd love one but I've never seen thd whole package for under £800 quid - where are you folks getting these bargains!?

i'd never seen one but thanks to this thread i've googled. i think they're amazing! if only i had £800 i'd buy one for grandaughter to ride about in while her mummy talks to her...

I think they're lovely, you are do close to your baby. I would have loved to have had one but we couldn't afford it.

I saw one of these yesterday, the child was facing his Dad and they had great eye contact because he was so far up. My children are grown up now,so I have no need to check out prams anymore, but I thought what a good design it was.

Yabu I love my stokke!

Wish they had been around when ds was little, I would've bought one like a shot for the extra height!

Some weird bird told me these 'are the Ferrari of the pram world' wtf-seriously, have you seen a Ferrari love?????

It's a really good buggy.

Solid but light.

Dead easy to pack away in the car.

Kid can be forwards or backwards.

Can be used as a highchair in cafes as it doesn't have that large a footprint.

I think the going up and down stairs mode is bull though.

Ours has lasted 4 dcs and has been really good value.

I think any pushchairs you can't get through a normal door are a bit ridiculous, though the Stokke don't especially fall into that category.