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Arguments over pink pram!

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Summerbaby2018 · 03/03/2018 14:24

So I am either going to get icandy or egg but found out the icandy colour I wanted ( butterscotch) is being discontinued so that's left me stranded I don't want a black pram for a girl as I'm girly myself but my partner refuses to push a pink pram? Has anyone else's partner felt the same or is mine just being an arse as usual about decisions? I wanted to go for this one

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AutumnalTed · 03/03/2018 14:56

I got black in case of a second baby. Even though my pram/pushchair/car seat only came to £250 in the sale. My buggy is absolutely filthy at the moment, mud everywhere, some unidentifiable stains Hmm
Pink definitely isn’t my thing and looks a bit tacky, if you’re paying a grand for a pushchair you want it to be practical and lasting, and also resealable. Honestly that buggy will be so dirty so fast, and you’ll switch to a foldable buggy incredibly quickly anyway!

demirose87 · 03/03/2018 14:57

Personal preference. If you want a pink pram, buy it. I love the colour pink. But whoever will be pushing the pram more should have the overall say.

pastabest · 03/03/2018 15:00

I had the opposite problem. I wanted a plain black/ grey pram and DP wanted the bright purple one.

I'm still stuck with the bright purple monster.

TheFairyCaravan · 03/03/2018 15:01

I like pink however I wouldn’t buy a pink pram. That one looks like it should be £25 from the toy section at Argos.

Headofthehive55 · 03/03/2018 15:01

I pushed a pink pram with DS in it. No biggie.

TheDailyMailLovesTheEUReally · 03/03/2018 15:02

Go for black - much more practical for hiding dirt. You can still have pink* blankets and pram toys/mobiles if you want. Plus a pink changing bag etc.

*Other colours are available, but if you like pink then have what you want!

rothbury · 03/03/2018 15:04

I think the pink pram looks really cheap and nasty.

BoofayTheOompaLoompaSlayer · 03/03/2018 15:05

As someone else said, how about a pink pushchair liner on a neutral coloured pram? Or a pink blanket and other accessories?

I don't know what I'm having but I wouldn't choose a pink pram for a girl, whether I'm girlie or not. Apart from the resale value being lower, I'm also not a fan of pink for girls.
The pram I've chosen is grey and blue. It has a reversible liner; one side blue, one side pink. I will be using the blue side no matter what.

I hope you and your dh manage to come to an agreeable decision!

TheButterflyOfTheStorms · 03/03/2018 15:05

Dresses are bloody stupid for babies. If lying, they ride up, if crawling, they stop them and make it difficult. They are a totally impractical piece of clothing.

upsideup · 03/03/2018 15:06

My DH has pushed a pink pram and he still has his penis. Who is going to push it the most, if you get that one but if he is maybe you should let him have a bit of say.

JustMarriedAndLovingIt · 03/03/2018 15:08

My sister has got a gorgeous aqua green pram for her DD. Might be bugaboo though. Have to say i’m so jealous of these gorgeous prams. They were fug ugly when I had DS in 2003 Grin

StackTheRings · 03/03/2018 15:08

I wouldn't push a pink pram.

Putting her in a pink pram because she's a girl is ridiculous. Stop pushing ridiculous stereotypes on your unborn child. If you wouldn't put a son in it, get a different colour.

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Summerbaby2018 · 03/03/2018 15:09

What's everyone's opinion on this one then?

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upsideup · 03/03/2018 15:10

Putting her in a pink pram because she's a girl is ridiculous. Stop pushing ridiculous stereotypes on your unborn child. If you wouldn't put a son in it, get a different colour.

As is her DP refusing to push a pink pram because he is a man.

StackTheRings · 03/03/2018 15:10

A million times better in every way. Pink prams look so tacky, grey look infinitely better.

Viviennemary · 03/03/2018 15:10

I quite like pink but wouldn't want a pink pram. You might need it again and it could be a DS next time. Or even to pass it on. Get a more neutral colour.

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Summerbaby2018 · 03/03/2018 15:11

Upsideup- thankyou 🤦🏻‍♀️ That's all I wanted to have a conversation about was wether i was being a bitch by making a man push a pink pram

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GreatDuckCookery6211 · 03/03/2018 15:13

Pink pram = pram hun to me.

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upsideup · 03/03/2018 15:13

I think black is such a sad and boring colour for a baby and that bright, happy colours are much more fitting.

Chienrouge · 03/03/2018 15:14

I don't want a black pram for a girl as I'm girly myself

I don’t really understand this... surely black is about as gender neutral as it’s possible to be?
Anyway I much prefer the black Egg. The pink one will get filthy. Ours is navy blue (2 girls)

heateallthebuns · 03/03/2018 15:15

Why can't you get navy and have pink blanket etc. plus if you ever have a boy you'll need a new pram. And pink will show the dirt more. Also why are you gender stereotyping your baby to this extent, it's a bit distasteful to me.

Flomper · 03/03/2018 15:17

Grey looks much better and will look lovely with all shades of pink (or Blue, or Green) blanket. Also much more practical and can be used with a boy, as I really dont think your partner could cope with pushing a son in the first one.

As much as i dislike pink, grey and pink does look lovely, as does grey and magenta.

affectionincoldclimate · 03/03/2018 15:17

Black all the way. That egg one is miles better. It's more practical. I wouldn't want that pink pram either as it would get dirty very quickly and I dislike this particular shade of pink. My pram is dark khaki colour and works really well. We didn't know what we were having but even if we did I wouldn't choose such a gendered colour just because we've had DD.

DD rarely wears pink. I love her in bold colours and shop mostly in boys sections as girls stuff is all powder pink and cream with bunnies and cats with glitter eyes and slogans like "I'm pretty". Just no. Also as for dresses, I'd invest in more leggings and trousers. In my view dresses for small babies are impractical. They ride up, get caught and turned, especially as they start moving.

Looks though like you have a bit of a DH problem re sex of baby which must be upsetting. I wouldn't focus on this now. When she's born he'll have to step up. The pram colour is a distraction.

Flomper · 03/03/2018 15:19

sorry i see its black now, not gray as looks in the picture, but equally black and pink blankets looks really nice.

You will get loads of pink bla kets ans accessories for your baby girl and i think pink on pink on pink would look weird. Black /navy/grey and pink looks far nicer and tbh classier.

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Summerbaby2018 · 03/03/2018 15:20

heateallthebuns- to be honest the price in paying is for the safety of the baby the colour was because I liked it? my daughter is hardly going to know what colour the pram is ..it she? And I doubt she will take any notice either way I simple wanted to know whether I was wrong for asking a man to push a pink pram? I think it's awful how these days no one can mention anything without the 'gender card' being thrown into the mix it's bloody ridiculous if you ask me I'm ending this post now as I've got the answers I was looking for + the ridiculous completely off the topic ones ( thanks ladies) or is that gender stereotyping because I'm summising your all woman and this site is called mumsnet? Basically been told if I get a pink pram I'll be a chav and forcing gender stereotype down my kids throat 🙈 Bloody ridiculous

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