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Britax B-smart 3 or 4?? Carrycot?? and views please
janmk · 20/02/2012 17:01
HI all,
I am looking at buying one of the above current line end. Does anyone use either and have any views? I liked the 3 wheeler as I will be walking dogs but have read that can be unstable?? Would the 4 wheel be better.
Also do we need the carrycot?? I am told the seat will suffice just fine but would like your views?
Thanks
Jan
Tonksforthememories · 20/02/2012 17:07
I have the Vigour 4+ which is the 2009 model. (same system, different name!) The seat lies flat and would probably be fine with the baby cocoon rather than getting a carrycot. It's fabulous in sand and snow, i just lock the front wheels to stop them getting stuck.
I love it, and am rather sad that DS is now too big for it!
janmk · 20/02/2012 17:12
Thanks for your reply, did you have any issues with the brakes or the harnesses being too small?
I am unsure which to go for 3 or 4 wheels?? Any views?
Jan
Tonksforthememories · 20/02/2012 17:47
No problems whatsoever with the brakes, and DS still fit in it a few weeks ago in his full ski wear! :o He's a big 2.6. I went for 4 wheels as i felt the 3 wheel version would be unstable with a heavy toddler in it.
It's a little big when folded, but actually can be made much smaller by removing the wheels. That's probably my only complaint. I love it, and i've had a lot of pushchairs! :)
janmk · 20/02/2012 18:09
Did you compare the two for easy steering. I really liked the 3 wheeler as could steer with one hand. Is the 4 wheeler easy to steer??
milkybrew · 20/02/2012 18:26
I have the B-smart 3 and not had any problems with stability. I really like mine, I do loads of walking and it's great! I had the carrycot purely because I wanted it,
but you could use the seat from birth as it lays totally flat. I just preferred DD to be in the carrycot as it was summer and felt she would keep cooler and be more comfortable. I use it now with the cosytoes and actually had DD been a winter baby that would've been better as it really cocoons them in! The one benefit I have found in 3 wheel version over 4 wheel version is the ability to get through snow and over sand okay! My friend has a 4 wheel one and its not great in either of those situations. HTH.
janmk · 20/02/2012 18:57
Thanks Milkybrew, how long have you had it? Any other problems with harness or brakes??
I am just worried as if I buy the 4 wheeler it will be without trying it properly and I did like the way the B smart 3 steered.
Thanks
Janet
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Tonksforthememories · 20/02/2012 23:35
The 4 wheeler steers very well one handed, it had to as i have 2 other DC to hang on to! Snow and sand i just tipped it slightly onto the rear wheels.
milkybrew · 21/02/2012 17:01
I've had mine since last may, it's the 2011 model. DD is now 9 months old. The harness was short but I phoned Britax who sent harness extenders. I think they've rectified this on new models?! The harness extenders have worked out fine! The brake occasionally sticks but usually it's because I'm rushing, I don't think I press it fully and then go to march off! I like my b smart but prams are a very subjective item-what one person likes another can hate! I love the huge basket, the one hand push, the ability to walk practically anywhere, the rear facing, the huge hood which blocks out the sun but I have to say I find the raincover annoying as it's huge! However it does a great job and keeps DD lovely and dry! I bought my one the recommendation of 3 other mums who all love theirs too! HTH.
janmk · 21/02/2012 20:16
Thanks , your comments really help as I have now ordered the 2012 model and am glad of the reassurance !
Still insure on the carrycot tho !
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