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Prams??which one??any ideas

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C4thy81 · 20/10/2015 15:27

I seen the mothercare orb one looks nice but seems to have mixed reviews anybody any suggestions?

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CarShare · 20/10/2015 15:47

We're going for iCandy strawberry 2 based on price, our lifestyle, Which reviews and pushing a few about. Wanted an all in one price and like how it looks.

bunny85 · 20/10/2015 15:52

Same here! Got an icandy strawberry from Mothercare. Haven't tried yet but was highly recommended!

C4thy81 · 20/10/2015 16:00

Just Google that one looks lovely theres so much choice lol

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Mummybear1984 · 20/10/2015 16:07

I've got the mothercare orb and I love it. Carrycot is lovely and lasted my baby until 6months. Love the fact that I can turn it to face either way- perfect when at the zoo!! Easy to change from carrycot to seat. Folds down easily.
Gutted I'm selling it as have second one due at Christmas and will need a double.

cth1982 · 20/10/2015 16:42

I have gone for the Silver Cross Wayfarer which will suit me for city life - best thing to do is go into a Mothercare or John Lewis and get them to show you how they work and think what you will need the pram to do for you (apart from pushing baby) do you need to use public transport? Need it to fold down to fit into your car etc?

Happy Browsing!

Brummiegirl15 · 20/10/2015 16:58

I'm going for the Icandy peach 3 as I love the fact the chassis folds up.

I'm quite small and I only have a polo so it's perfect. My priority is being able to get something in the car as where I live I don't get public transport

Llouh · 20/10/2015 19:12

I've got the Grey orb and it's lovely plus it folds down super small so I can fit more shopping in my tiny boot Grin

I do see a lot of icandy prams around at the moment and I am getting increasing icandy envy.. They are very lovely!

blondiejess1982 · 20/10/2015 19:33

First timer here... How long does a pram last ? Blush

Icklepickle101 · 20/10/2015 20:03

I have the orb, am yet to try it out with dc1 but I've loved playing around with it and it fits really well in my boot!

Ymamiss · 20/10/2015 22:25

We went for the Joolz Geo... It's gorgeous and has a huge shopping basket!

MrsPCR · 20/10/2015 22:49

We're going for the uppababy vista. Felt really sturdy and for an extra £40 we can convert it to a double which planning for an 18 month age gap will be needed. We decided we would rather spend more on the single knowing it would work as a double than have to buy a new one in a couple of years.

Oysterbabe · 21/10/2015 07:12

Blondie if you get a pram that comes with a carrycot and pushchair seat it'll last about 3 years.
We got a Cossato Ooba.

ValancyJane · 21/10/2015 07:19

Some close friends of mine recommended the Orb to us, they love theirs and really rave about it. We tried it out, but felt it was a bit clunky personally (I am a weakling though!). We ended up getting the Silver Cross Pioneer as it felt a bit lighter to manoeuvre up kerbs and the like!

AuntieVenom · 21/10/2015 07:39

I've got a City Jogger mini GT and I love it. It's really light, I only need one hand to fold it and it fits easily into the boot of the car.

Autumn2014 · 21/10/2015 10:44

Auntie venom did you get the carrycot? This is on my shortlist.

Timepasses · 21/10/2015 13:07

Uppababy Vista. It has been fabulous for us.

Sleepybeanbump · 21/10/2015 15:56

We're going for Uppababy Vista. The shopping basket is massive, the carrycot is really nice. Loved various features like the massive integral sunshade and the fact it stands when folded. Easiest and comfiest to push and manoeuvre (for us).

BreeVDKamp · 21/10/2015 15:59

We have the oyster max! Absolutely love it. Handles amazingly, sturdy and looks great.

Runningupthathill82 · 21/10/2015 19:24

You need to take into account so much when buying a pram - and be honest with yourself about what you need.

I speak from experience - we have a very small house with steps up to it. I thought that wouldn't make much difference. In reality it means we never used the pram after 4 months and went to a much lighter and easier buggy, as I was sick of lugging a baby and a pram up the steps, and also didn't like dancing round a travel system every time I wanted a cup of tea.

So - ask yourself:

Where will the pram live? Honestly? Do you have a hallway? You won't want it in your living room or (as ours was) plonked in the kitchen. If you think it'll live in the car - is that feasible? Who'll be using the car most days? Figure out where it'll go, and measure up!

Do you go off-road much? If you're into the outdoors, either get something appropriate or accept you'll be using a sling or back carrier most of the time. We spend every weekend out walking, hence another reason the pram became redundant. The baby Bjorn,though, was used day in, day out.

Ditto for public transport. If you're on and off trains and buses most days, forget a big pram. You won't use it. I've been that person trying to dismantle a travel system with one hand, with a screaming baby under my arm, getting on a train in Manchester Piccadilly at rush hour. Never. Again.

If you do go for a big travel system, get one that you can realistically dismantle one-handed and pop in a car. On your own. While juggling car keys and a baby. Practise! If it's a bit heavy or too faffy, get something else.

Think about if you plan on having more than one baby and if so, plan ahead. Yes, plans may not work out, but unless you're loaded you don't want to buy an expensive travel system this year and then a double buggy in a year's time.

I'm sure I've missed something, but hopefully that helps...

AuntieVenom · 22/10/2015 00:48

Autumn2014 no we didn't get the carrycot and we haven't needed it. We just made sure the seat was completely flat in the early days.
If you do buy it don't get the City Jogger footmuff, it doesn't fit properly as there isn't an attachment point so your baby can slide around in it. I ended up buying a generic one for £10 from ebay instead and it is fantastic.

DancingLady · 22/10/2015 09:50

We had a M&P Sola with DD and loved it. Sold it, and now we're having another baby... Thinking of the M&P Armadillo Flip, as it's lightweight and basically like a Bugaboo Bee but much cheaper. Not sure I can bring myself to spend upwards of £500 on a buggy DS will use for a couple of years.

Is anyone buying second-hand? Have you had good/bad experiences?

Runningupthathill82 · 22/10/2015 10:22

I bought my first travel system second hand. Excellent experience - paid £160 for £700+ worth of pram. Was very happy I had, as only used it for a few short weeks.

Then the buggy we got was from the Mamas and Papas factory outlet. Cost me £40 and it's had three years of heavy use.

I'd never, ever buy new.

DancingLady · 22/10/2015 10:36

OOOH where is the M&P outlet? Anywhere near London?

I've seen some buggies I like on eBay but not sure how reliable that is... are people honest with their listings?

Runningupthathill82 · 22/10/2015 12:30

Sorry, Dancing, it's in Huddersfield at their head office - but could save you a fortune if you're heading Yorkshire-wards anyway!

I bought the main travel system from a local selling site and the carrycot separately from EBay. No complaints at all. Was perfect and just as described. I viewed and tried out the travel system at length before buying it, so knew there were no unpleasant surprises.

As I said upthread, I don't see the point in buying a new one (unless money is absolutely no object) when the second hand market is so good.

FatimaLovesBread · 22/10/2015 12:35

With DD1 we had a second hand Oyster and then bought a BJCM.

With this one we've ordered a Baby Jogger City Versa

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