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pushchair advice

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KnittedCharacter · 07/02/2013 07:25

would like some advice on a good pushchair for when my son is about 8 months old. Would like it quite light and compact which folds down easily and doesnt take up too much room in the back of a small boot. Something ideal for taking on a trip away.

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MegMogAndOwl · 07/02/2013 09:45

I've got this mothercare one [[
www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Mino-Stroller---Metropolis-Black/375009,default,pd.html here]]

It's a bit shorter than a normal umbrella fold buggy when it's folded so is good for a small boot. It fits easily in my fiesta along with all the junk

The down sides I suppose are its not as easy to manoeuvre as say a quinny zapp. Also the handles are not as high as some buggys but I'm quite short so it's not a problem.

Pobblewhohasnotoes · 07/02/2013 11:01

Maclaren quest. We bought one to take on holidays. It's lightweight and can recline flat for sleeps.

fairylightsinthesnow · 07/02/2013 21:25

Depends how much you'll use it. You can get really really basic ones with no hoods or swivel wheels from Asda for about £25 but if you want comething a bit more substantial, we have a mamas and papas one (called pipi I think) was from Argos, about £80 ish. Has a raincover, reclines and has swivel wheels. I like it int he summer or when on public transport but go back to the more substantial icandy in winter or when I know I need to push it with one hand - umbrella folds generally don't steer as well.

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PipIsOutNow · 07/02/2013 21:58

The quinny zapp is fab! Really lightweight and folds down really small.

Misty9 · 07/02/2013 22:14

I love my recently bought zeta vooom. £50 from eBay and its great. Easy to manoeuvre, lovely big hood to shield ds when napping, and crucially it lies almost flat for said snoozing. Love the colour too - plum :)

Bibs123 · 08/02/2013 20:41

i second the zeeta vooom. just like the maclaren but a quarter of the price. i lovemine. the hood is brilliant to keep the sun off.

Pleasenomorepeppa · 08/02/2013 20:45

Maclaren Quest. I got it 3 years ago & it's waiting for DD2 to get big enough for it. I love Maclarens .

BikeRunSki · 08/02/2013 20:52

Baby Jogger City Mini, not a traditional umbrella fold, but folds easily and compactly.

Idlegirl83 · 08/02/2013 20:58

Petite star zia - reclines and folds really small. Love mine!

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KnittedCharacter · 27/02/2013 07:43

Does the zeta vooom fold down small enough to fit in the boot of a small car?

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Flisspaps · 27/02/2013 07:49

We've got a mamas and papas Kato

babySophieRose · 27/02/2013 09:48

Maclaren Quest, or XT

MamaBlue4 · 28/02/2013 19:42

I have a Babyzen YOYO for my daughter. I love this stroller. It's light and compact, it comes with a strap so you can carry the stroller on your shoulder - my husbands favorite thing. Very simple to put up and down, my DS is four and with a little help from me he can put it up. It's that easy.

Struggling onto buses and trains is no longer an issue.

It's quite expensive but worth it.

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