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Pushchairs
Pushchairs for on holiday?
ZenNudist · 15/02/2011 17:47
I love my bug cam but I'm not willing to risk taking it on a flight, worried it will be broken by baggage handlers, or lost. I'm thinking of buying a maclaran techno xlr or similar for use on holiday. Will it be comfy for 5mo ds? Is it light & easy to take on holiday?In any event will I eventually need an umbrella fold as well as my bug cam or is it just a needless extravagance?
What do experienced parents say about taking a pushchair on holiday???
nicolamumof3 · 15/02/2011 17:54
maclarens great for holidays, but xlr is the biggest and heaviest of the lot. however does have a fab large and tilting hood so good if you are going somewhere hot. the xt slightly more compact but still as good imo.
mamadiva · 15/02/2011 20:18
The XT is AFAIK more of a full size pushchair so is one of the heavier umbrella folds.
I had the XT for my DS and did'nt get on with it for various reasons but he was 2 so maybe would be better for smaller kids and I hate, hate, hate umbrella handles for some reason could never get comfy pushing it so ended up with a BJCM.
Hevster · 15/02/2011 20:42
we have taken out xt on several holidays and it's been perfect. The covers are washable so ice cream isn't a problem, the hood extends for extra sun cover and although not the lightest of umbrella folds it has served DD1 very well (from 3 months to 3 years) it even travelled 1st class to Miami while we sat in cattle class! one of the few things I would buy again if starting from scratch
McGinger · 15/02/2011 20:47
We have a black O Baby.
It has been brilliant for every day use and taking away, and it lies back flat (which when I was looking at Mclarens they didnt)
sazm · 15/02/2011 22:35
i have an xt and love it,i wouldnt buy it as a holiday buggy though,id probably go for a quest for a 5mo.
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