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Pushchairs
Babyjogger City Mini and stroller fleeces / buggysnuggles?
Laska · 07/11/2010 10:17
We've just looked at the Babyjogger City Mini buggy and it seems really brilliant - looks comfy, great folding mechanism (easiest I've seen), light and easy to lift into our car, folds up small, nice low canopy etc. But I have a couple of concerns and wonder if anyone here has any thoughts.
Firstly because the folding mechanism is a handle on the seat, just where the baby's bottom would be, I don't think you could use a stroller fleece or proper buggysnuggle, because the handle would be covered. I think the fleece is a really cosy addition for a baby - much nicer than the buggy fabric so I'm not keen from this point of view. Has anyone found a way around this?
Also, although it's 'from birth' I'm a bit worried that it's not cosy or cushioned enough for a newborn. But it's our first, so what do I know!
Any thoughts about this buggy and the issues above would be great - thanks 
Allegrogirl · 07/11/2010 11:15
laska you just beat me to it. I came on to post a Q about BJCM and buggysnuggles too. I'm planning on getting one for my 10 week old for the car as my big 3 wheeler is so heavy.
onadietcokebreak · 07/11/2010 16:28
I have asked the same question about buggysnuggles and been told that its fine and it works ok. You just need to reach under the buggy snuggle to pull it. Not mangaged to get round to putting my buggy snuggle on yet. Alternatively you could buy a babyjogger footmuff or custom made snukie which the handle fits through.
Also you can get a carrycot for newborns which may make it more comfortable.
You can also take pushchair cover off and its then looks like a traditional pram (a ebay seller sent me pics of hers used this way)
5inthebed · 07/11/2010 16:34
I've had a BJCM and buggysnuggles work fine on them. Doesn't affect the way the pram folds at all as you just reach under the BS and pull.
Also, because the seat has a mesh at the top you have to thread theties through, but agian, works fine.
onadietcokebreak · 07/11/2010 16:35
and here
5inbed....can you look at my question re carrycot and see if you know answer too please!
5inthebed · 07/11/2010 16:43
Sorry Dietcoke, I've never had a carrycot on mine. The covers come off easily enough though if that is what you're planning on doing. Not sure how the carrycot attaches.
I also had a BJCM footmuff, they are lovely and great for all year as they have a fleece that zips off in warmer weather.
If you were going to be using from birth and didn't want to get the BJCM carrycot, you could get a soft carrycot, like a P&T one, and that would make the pram more snug.
Allegrogirl · 07/11/2010 17:44
Thanks for the reassurance that the buggysnuggle will work with the fold mechanism. I will finally get myself a BJCM after much justification to self for getting a lighter pushchair after 3 years of lugging a huge 3 wheeler into the car boot. I bought a cheapie umbrella fold buggy but can't bear it. I hope the BJCM lives up to the hype.
onadietcokebreak · 07/11/2010 18:30
Order it tonight from boots and you will get tons of points due to promo. Let me know if you need a 10per cent discount code too
Thanks 5inbed x
Allegrogirl · 07/11/2010 20:11
onadietcokebreak I was planning on getting it from Boots for the points and I'd really appreciate the discount code.
Thanks for your help.
Very excited about first new pushchair in 3 years, is that sad?
onadietcokebreak · 07/11/2010 21:39
Also another points promo on tuesday and wednesday if you miss tonights.
onadietcokebreak · 07/11/2010 21:39
PS you need to sign up or be member of parenting club to use that code. If child is too old then just amend DOB.
USoRight · 10/11/2010 22:38
100% vote for the mcbj. Our Loola footmuff and bag (red) match the red and cream of the MCBJ, and it folds easily!
Laska · 11/11/2010 19:12
Thanks for all the info everyone! Great news on the buggysnuggle verdict, but has anyone successfully used a stroller fleece (like one and been able to fold it OK? Vecause it's not a very padded seat I think I'd really want a fleece inside it.
Laska · 15/11/2010 08:45
Bump! Hoping someone can answer the stroller fleece question specifically....? ]
onadietcokebreak · 15/11/2010 16:26
I'm putting my buggy snuggle on my baby jogger city mini later on so I will let you know.
onadietcokebreak · 15/11/2010 18:09
Sorry didn't realize it was a sheep skin liner you were asking about
Laska · 16/11/2010 08:51
No worries - thanks loads for checking, and it's good to know that the buggy snuggle works 
I had imagined that I'd have a buggy snuggle with a stroller fleece on top of the underside IYSWIM, but I'm just not sure whether I'll be able to get my hand underneath to grab the strap to fold it, and then if I can whether it'll be too bulky to fold properly 
It looks like such a great buggy that fits our needs (comfy for baby, light enough to lift into back of car, easy to fold, removes need for massive buggy then a mclaren later, good enough for dog walking, great canopy etc etc etc!) so really want to find out if I can make it as snug as possible with the stroller sheepskin.
onadietcokebreak · 16/11/2010 08:58
As long as you can get hand under it should be fine.
Don't worry about folding as it folds so the liners are on outside.
Personally I would just get a snuggle-babies are very resilent.
onadietcokebreak · 16/11/2010 09:02
Or just get a snunkie footmuff custom made-may work out cheaper and handle problem solved!
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