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DianaXXX · 21/11/2011 23:30

Hi mums and mums to be, I'm on a low budget and will be getting most things second hand or given by my friends however I'm more than willing to spend my money on a good stroller that is durable and will last from birth up to she of 3 or something.
Im between stokke and bugaboo, I like both of them and can't seem to choose!
Also do u know if either go on sale Christmas time or cheapest place to buy them?
Any advise would be appreciated :)

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Witchathulu · 22/11/2011 00:00

I'd look at reviews again again and again - not just on here either! I had a loola for DS3, and then a double Jane powertwin pro 2nd hand for when I had both DS3 & 4 in prams. Both times I pored over reviews, looked at exactly what I wanted in a pram, width to go through doors, weight, etc. and have been completely happy with them.
I don't know a great deal about either of those two, though the bugaboo always seemed quite flimsy and the stokke nice, but way out my price range. As a lone parent (I've been one twice,) I really think you'd be better off saving the money and going secondhand and much cheaper - there's far more important things to spend cash on when there's only one of you making the money! (Hope that all doesn't come out more harshly than intended!)

DianaXXX · 22/11/2011 00:06

I'm just so new to this and soo lost!!!
I don't know what to prioritise and what not to! I wish someone could just guide me like a little kid lol Grin

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pickgo · 22/11/2011 00:25

Online normally cheapest, and January sales worth waiting for if that's an option I should think.

I've had some brilliant stuff second hand - looked brand new but for fraction of the cost. Save where you can, your DCs won't mind!

DianaXXX · 22/11/2011 00:28

So January sales are better than Decembers?

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foolonthehill · 22/11/2011 12:52

jan sales better than chiristmas, but if you know what you want 2nd hand better than all. Some are sold still in their boxes..never used!!!! You can save more than £100 if you've got the time to spare browsing ebay etc. especially in some areas because they are expensive to transport usually they are pick up only.

Singleandproud · 22/11/2011 14:06

Also dependin on if you drive you'll need something to get shopping home in I spent a ridiculous amount on my Quinny buzz with all the accessories and used it for less then a year and brought a smaller umbrella folding one with a fair bit of space undrneath.

Loobyloo1902 · 22/11/2011 23:03

Hi OP

I don't know how you feel about the Maclaren XLR but it's the one i have and I adore it-it's light weight but durable and comes high in the best buy tables on MN. It also fits in a small vehicle. It will go from birth to toddlerhood and is not particularly pricey.

Hope I'm not muddying the waters with a late contender!

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