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Travel Buggies

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podywody · 09/01/2007 14:16

I need help, what is the best buggy for a 4 month old, the easies for traveling on a plane and train and i would perfer a rear facing one but just not sure how small they fold up ??

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misdee · 09/01/2007 21:41

how long will you be away for?

you cant really go wrong with a recline maclaren quest/techno/ryder.

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podywody · 10/01/2007 00:15

had a look at the maclaren one but i really want a rearfacing one which i can use at home as well any ideas ??

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shazronnie · 11/01/2007 21:22

Do you travel by plane / train often?

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podywody · 11/01/2007 22:51

not very often appox every 4 months when i go back to Ireland to visit family. have you got any ideas

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misdee · 11/01/2007 22:55

you could go for a loola but they are heavey.

shazronnie · 12/01/2007 14:37

As your baby is 4 mths you must have a pram / pushchair already? Do you want to use the new one everyday or just for those trips to Ireland?

Generally lightweight buggies only face forward (I am thinking of micralite / quinny / maclaren etc)

giggly · 12/01/2007 23:00

Can you do without a buggy at the airport and use a carrier instead? then you could buy a good second hand buggy and keep it in Ireland for your trips home. That will depend on how much hanging about at the airport though. I use my Mamas and Papas pulse for flying they are about £70, forward facing though.

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podywody · 12/01/2007 23:34

yes have a travel system from mothercare already but its very bulky and its not rear facing so want to change for a pushchair the quinny zapp is the kind of one i am looking for but it doesnt have good reviews for comfort, has anyone got one ??

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misdee · 12/01/2007 23:39

the zapp doesnt rear face.

shazronnie · 14/01/2007 16:49

I think the loola is the most compact rear facing, but I personally have no experience of it.

If I were you I would get a good stroller for everyday use (if you want to replace your travel system) then get a cheapy umbrella fold for those plane journeys. If you want something suitable for both then you will have to either compromise on size or the rear facing aspect.

I thought Giggly had a good idea - keep a buggy in Ireland and travel with a back carrier / sling.

tinkerbellie · 14/01/2007 17:35

mamas and papas do the scoot which rear faces andit has nice big wheels, is like a pramette and weighs less thathe loola

MrsBadger · 14/01/2007 17:43

The Skoot's a good idea but only folds flat, not umbrella.

I posted this afternoon about a new Inglesina thing - the Otutto - which faces both ways and umbrella folds, but not many places have got it in yet.

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podywody · 15/01/2007 01:41

Otutto looks perfect for what I want, thanks for this now i just need to find the money to buy it !!

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