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Buggies from birth - the great debate

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imjin100 · 11/10/2007 14:18

I'm quite sure this question has been raised many times but as a first timer I'm keen to ask advice and thoughts of the pros on MN who have the real experience of which ones are good. On the march thread (as I'm sure has happened in others) there are lots of really useful points made about different buggies but spread throughout the thread and I can't remember who said what about which one so I thought I'd raise a thread (am i doing it in the right place?)
Obviously everyone can add questions/thoughts but the main ones I'm considering are
Mamas and Papas - Pilko
Phil and Teds
Micralite
Bugaboo....

(I think!) There are millions but all thoughts gratefully received.

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ThursdayNext · 11/10/2007 16:37

Bump backwards on the big wheels, it's easy, honest. I'm 5ft1 and feeble!
Can get boring waiting for nice young men...

spugs · 11/10/2007 16:37

quite a lot of them have to have the seat taken off to fold, the buzz does.
pushchairs are ot pregnant woman like cars to men

nappyaddict · 11/10/2007 16:37

sorry i meant doesn't

nappyaddict · 11/10/2007 16:38

thursdaynext - very true. they are bit thin on the ground around these parts.

ThursdayNext · 11/10/2007 16:41

Asics, I can fold the Micralite with one hand. Took a bit of practice to get the hang of it though.
DS did look kind of slumped in at 6 months but he was actually fine and usually napped in it as well

3sEnough · 11/10/2007 16:42

Phil and ted if you think you may have another one within 3 years.....truly great inventions. If no 2nd...anything!

spugs · 11/10/2007 16:51

cant find the fisherpice kuji for sale on net aywhere, do you know who stocks them preggers? im liking the britax vigour one, looks a bit more solid then the hauck infinity

nappyaddict · 11/10/2007 16:52

apparently the kuji is the same as the new 2008 vigour.

peachygirl · 11/10/2007 16:57

I've got a Silver cross 3D and would agree with the comments. It can be heavy at tims but it is a great buggy and the pram setting is lovely. I go through phases of using it lots and then not much.
I do like it very much and for a bigger buggy it is one of the lightest - lighter than a loola or a buzz for example.
I also have a second hand micralite and this is great for going into London and the bit of off roading we do. I agree about babies being too small for it but we go the buggy snuggle in the ebaby pice and this seemed to help with DDs sittng. If I were to choose again I would lok seriously at the new micralite toro and the seat looks much better

spugs · 11/10/2007 17:02

right, what would you go for out of this lot
britax vigour 4
quinny buzz
M&P herbie

nappyaddict · 11/10/2007 17:03

i'd go for the herbie i think.

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imjin100 · 11/10/2007 17:16

I shall be studying all suggestions - thank you so much. There is so much to take in...another question. when it has carry cot presumably this is then 'not used' after a few months...taking up valuable space in a london house...or is that silly to worry about with so much baby stuff all over the place. Just wondering if it's better to get one that isn't a separate unit.

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widgetsmummy · 11/10/2007 17:38

wow - great thread but now my head is starting hurt with options. does the quinny buzz fold with the pushchair seat on?

nappyaddict · 11/10/2007 17:41

i think you have to take it off.

nappyaddict · 11/10/2007 17:42

iirc that's only when it's rear facing though. so you could just turn the seat around and then fold it down.

ThursdayNext · 11/10/2007 20:30

Imjin, it's true after a few months (actually about 6 months for us, I think), a separate carry cot does take up valuable storage space.
I'll be retrieving mine from my sister's loft ready for DC2 soon. We've used various family members storage space for all the baby gear, don't know if you'll be able to do the same?
When I was shopping for buggies I couldn't find anything really lightweight that didn't have a seperate carrycot or carseat, but I don't know if that's still true.

Washersaurus · 11/10/2007 20:55

I've got a new Phil & Teds for my newborn and toddler and absolutely love it. I can easily bump it up and down steps, my little one is nice and snug in the cocoon and is gently rocked as we stroll.

I just wish I had bought one when we had DS1 instead of a crappy travel system

spugs · 11/10/2007 21:42

how long have you used a pushchair for with your dcs, mine will be 23 mths and i reckon she'll be ok walking most of the time

nappyaddict · 12/10/2007 00:03

my cousins were in their double until they were nearly 5

aprilfoolsbaby · 12/10/2007 07:04

Wow, you guys are all so knowledgable! Can anyone help me with a pram dilemma? I think I may be the only one who lives in the country? We live on the top of a very steep hill and have two dogs, does a pram/pushchair/travel system exist that can handle 3 walks a day on rough ground and take a baby from birth? It will also have to fit in a smallish boot and be suitable for shopping (not looking like a monster!) I have a feeling I may end up buying 2 or using a sling! Does anyone have any ideas..... I'm a clueless first timer who has just read this thread in awe. Feel like I could hand over my cash and tell someone else to decide! Is anyone else overwhelmed?

nappyaddict · 12/10/2007 07:44

i have zooper zydeco and it is very good for walking in the countryside. my grandma lives in the country and we often take it over the fields without a problem. i also take it on the bus and train when we go shopping. what car do you have?? it can fit in the boot of a rover 25 if that helps?

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imjin100 · 12/10/2007 09:35

aprilfoolsbaby - from one daunted first timer to another....the reason for starting the thread was to draw on others valuable knowledge so don't be scared...we're all in the same boat hence loving MN and being able to ask!

Right - saw a friend last night who explained to me the benefit of 3 wheels as against four (I didn't know before!) so for all those of you who have 3 wheelers - which are best? from birth to convert....?

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ClaphamLauren · 12/10/2007 10:28

Little concerned that nobody has suggested an Xplory given that I have just bought one!

Reasons for buying were that it seems to be a great city buggy, can kick in the back wheels so you can two wheeler it on an escalator etc and also I like the fact it is SO high. Hoping it's not been mentioned due to people not liking the look of it - heard loads of that - and not that they've had one and hated it...

Oh and the fact I got it at a bargainous (sp?) price as a friend was getting rid of her barely used less than a year old one!

Any feedback on it would be appreciated though.

lilibet · 12/10/2007 10:32

I love the Xplory and if my attempts at TTC work I want one

Then again I have heard it called the Fiat Multipla of prams and guess what car I drive?

My only drawback with it would be the weight

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