Best pram for London buses (yes, another pram thread!)

[RunningGuerita]

As per the title, which pram do you think is best for London buses? We're not keen on Maclarens for starting out as they feel too flimsy to us and not rugged enough for the tow path, etc. If we decide to compromise and not have a pram with baby facing us, we're thinking of the Out'n'About Nipper three wheeler which is 62cm wide. If we decide to go full on pram/carrycot, a friend has offered us a Bugaboo Chameleon second hand that is 60cm wide.

What are the views of ladies who take London buses with their prams?

Thanks!

Actually it's a Bugaboo Frog which is also 60cm wide.

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What is your criteria for 'ease of use on a bus'? I have a Stokke, which does not fold down, and I use it lots on the buses - the manouvreability is good and a plus, just as important as size I would say. Are the routes you will use very busy?

It depends if you don't mind waiting for the next bus or not if the pushchair space is full

Here I would always use a Maclaren or something I can fold in one hand

Narrower is better on the bus

Hi, I posted a similar question 4 years ago before dd was born.
Just trying to figure out your criteria: you want rugged, and baby facing you, and from your name, are you planning to go running with the pram?

Generally, I would say most prams are OK on the buses these days; it's quite easy to get them on and off, and don't worry about folding them down, London buses are frequent enough that it's easier to wait for the next bus than to take a tiny baby out and try to hold them while you fold it down! And you don't want to be folding it down if they're asleep anyway.

BUT... I would say the only ones that are a nightmare are 3 wheelers, which really don't fit, especially if there is another pram on there already. Everybody will be cursing you and you are much more likely not to be able to get on a bus.

I had an M&P pramette which was small and light, but had the baby facing you, lying down flat, at first. But may not be rugged enough for your requirements.

HTH

Thanks very much ladies. I think I've reconciled myself to the fact that we will probably end up with two prams (like so many other people!). The Out'n'About Nipper for the towpath and for running and maby the Bee for staying in town/using public transport. It appears to be 7cm narrower than most prams, so I thought it would be a good choice for busy London buses.

I have a Bee and it is great for getting on and off and slotting into the 'allocated' space on the London buses.

It is super skinny!

Another vote for the Bee - I love it and so does my baby!

I was living in London when DD1 was born and had a stonking big travel system to being with but after 8 weeks got a Maclaren Techno XT which was the best decision ever.

Easy to fold, nice and comfy even for a small baby, raincover was small and fitted under the basket etc

we have alw3ays used maclarens on london buses in fact we downsized from 1 maclaren to a smaller once they got to 6 months.I have never had to fold always waited for the next bus or whatever but I I like to know that it would be possible in really cold horrible english weather if necessary
I have qite often seen the bugaboo with wide back wheels get stuck on thise skinnier 1 storey buses ( dunno if its the chameleon or the frog)
I think the bee is a good choice for London buses if you like the baby facing you thing.

I have a bugaboo cameleon and a little chicco umbrella fold. I have had no problem with either on London buses but tend to get on early in the route. I have only used the chicco recently (81/2 months) as like you I think babies need to be cosy (and lie down).

Thanks ladies! Any other opinions?

Never had a problem with a Bugaboo cameleon on a london bus. They will usually only take 2 prams anyway and 2 bugaboos can fit on. Even if you had a MacLaren you wouldn't really want to take a tiny baby out of it to fold.
And the Bugaboo is great for walking around London.
I also have a Phil and Ted's and (with a bit of manouvering) you can get 2 of those on as well.
Having said that, the MacLaren is easier but only if the baby is older.
I'd go with what you want regardless of the bus thing (but a Bugaboo Bee may be a good compromise).
(talking of towpaths , are you a SW London girl?? If so, the Phil and Teds is by far the best!).

The Babyjogger city mini is a pretty lovely buggy although not parent facing.
I have got a Bee (and live in London) and it is lovely and nippy,and narrow of course.

We're getting babyjogger city mini - you can make it parent facing with the carry cot or car seat. Obviously adds another step to folding it if you do need to, but still pretty easy i think.

I'd vote for the M and P pramette (pliko) as it turns in a very small space and is a great pram and an ok pushchair. When folded it stands up by itself which is handy. It's not very trendy though.

Another vote for the bee. I hate it when people use huge prams on the bus meaning that there's less room to fit other prams in. The bee is one of the smallest whilst still being cosy for a newborn.

I also have a similar dilemma. Have been toying with the idea of iCandy as live in an upstairs flat and like the idea of being able to use a car seat or carrycot that can be easily removed. Any thoughts?