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Annasouthlondon · 05/04/2020 17:00

Hello all, I hope you are all doing well.
I wanted to ask for help with choosing a pushchair/travel system. My first baby is due in a couple of months and since I cannot get to the shops to try a few out I think I may need to buy it online
I live in London so get public transport often- buses mainly. I want something not too heavy and also something that doesn't take up too much room when collapsed/folded since we don't have too much space in our flat. Also keen for something that can handle the often uneven pavements. I have been researching online and have a shortlist as follows. Any recommendations would be really appreciated :)
Baby Jogger City Mini/ GT
Uppababy Cruz (current fave)
Babyzen Yoyo
Bugaboo Bee
I-Candy Peach

Thank you, Anna :)

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MonaLisaDoesntSmile · 10/04/2020 15:54

Same situation, loving my I-Candy Peach. I never had to fold it, I have not seen anyone fold their buggies on buses here (not even practical with a small baby, what are you meant to do with the child when the buggy is folded?). I once or twice got off the bus to let a wheelchair user on. Also easily converted into a double one if you think of another sibling in a coupld years time. We got a second hand one off ebay and it was a love at first use. Lots of high curbs around, and never had a problem.

JanewaysBun · 10/04/2020 19:14

Sounds like the Bee might be good for you.

I live in London and have the Peach (only ever used for 2 kids though), I used buses when I had 1xDC (had a cameleon then) but not loads.

My thoughts on the Peach
Folds fairly small
Nice to push but slightly annoying to than the height adjuster in the middle
It WILL scratch, pretty cheap material compared to bugaboo
It's nice to have the baby high ish up compared to other puschairs
They come in cute colours (v important!)
Easy to collapse
A bit heavy but saves you buying a double for DC2 as you can just convert
Robust (someone in here had a lorry crash into theirs and baby was completely fine)
I didn't use a bassinet but had a wedge and laid the seat flat
Massive basket
Not too wide or long

Imo in London you definitely need a big pram as you'll be out all day and need maybe picnic stuff/space for food shopping plus baby stuff and stuff for you.

When I'm at my parents' provincial city I use a car and small pushchair. In London you need a big one I think

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