the sun is shining, the bee's are buzzing, theres blossom in those trees, lets all get pushing

[easterbunnywantssomeicandy]

a new thread for all you pramohoilics, so whats new to come or whats already arrived

I don't want the Bubble til probably this time next year so I can wait, I've got my Ultima pram bit for the winter months :)

ahhh you've got a little pramwhore in the making (that sounds so wrong in this circumstance!)

are you not tempted to buy that mystery pushchair??

I really like the look of it tbh, but I'd like something small and although I can't get the dimensions, I don't think it would fit in the umbrella hole in my cupboard, it might be too wide.

I don't really do umbrella folds so I'm not sure what I'm looking for

I would imagine it folds like a Zapp/Zia and dimensions would be roughly same. You could be a geek and PM seller to ask them to measure etc

No I don't like them either but I really really want the Bubble for next summer :) iIam sure that there used to be a rear facing umbrella folder though about 15-20 years ago maybe?

All the old Combis used to rear face, they had a flippy handle, as did Apricas, certainly the 1980's models did

do you think the Mac globetrotter might be a good buy?

Well done Honey in finding the pushchair :)
Awards a gold star :)

We measured the Bubble yesterday I think - well I think ihateparties did but my notebook is downstairs and at present I can't find my feet to move anywhere!! They hurty!!! But we got lots of photos of all sorts including the Bubble.
It was more of an umbrella fold than the Zia or Zapp TBH.

Fancy solving a problem?

I have just bought an Urban Detour from ebay to use whilst in Kenya over Easter. Once we solved the annoying front wheel issue I think I have possibly been converted to air tyres/3wheels. But... DS is 8mo and very tall. He is only about 3cm off the top of the seat. At his current rate of growth it'll last him til his birthday!

So when I get back from Kenya, I'm thinking I might get another 3 wheel air tyre pushchair. But what?

I tried him in my SiL's P&T Sport a few weeks ago and the back rest on that is enough to support him for years - my 5yo ds was still ok to lean his head back in it. But I know P&T are not liked by many of you.

So what else could I get that would have a tall enough back to last him til he's 3ish? Does the Baby Jogger Elite have a tall back? Or what's the other one they do? I looked at the Nipper 360 but (quite apart from the fact that it's pig ugly) the seat is barely higher that the UD.

Now I just have to work out what to sell to afford another buggy...

Do the tyres have to be air filled?
The BJCM has a lovely high back and is good off road?

buttonmoon look at Mountain Buggys (swift, urban or terrain), Baby Jogger Summit, Classic, Elite, or an iCandy Peach Jogger!

Do you realise children's torsos don't grow as much as their limbs from around a year old, so you may be surprised how long pushchairs last.

Will my Poshbugs Bee footmuff fit the Cameleon? because I luffs it very much

I think I want a Baby Jogger City Elite. Is it worth looking for a possible bargain or do you think the 2012 version is much better - ie worth paying the new price for? New they're only £20 difference in John Lewis, but you can pick up 2011 versions on ebay.

Any thoughts?

OMG OMG she's a pram hun ho too!
KirstieAllsopp Wed 28-Mar-12 13:26:16
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Dear Kirstie, are you a Mnetter ?
Yes, since 2008 I think - I am obessed by finding the right pram, no-one has got it completely right yet, but I think that Mamas & Papas 8 in 1 or whatever it's called is nearly there. Sadly I have no-one who needs a pram now but my sister's having a baby in the Summer so I will be able the scout the market, which has moved on since my little one was born.

there's a great tv programme, celebs and their pushchairs!

I have been here since 2008 and I have a Mamas and Papas 8 in 1 thing or whatever it's called... I'm not Kirstie though before you think that I am!

I am not feeling so bad about swapping the Bee for a Cam now.
I was worried about resale value as Bee's go for nearly full price. Whereas Cams go for around £300.

Looking on ebay, nearly all the Bee plus's say hardly used or "new parts", whereas the Cams say used and are years old in some cases.

Reading between the lines I'd rather have something reliable I think. I don't want to cast aspirations but not everyone getting rid of all those Bees can be pram addicts, right?

I don't think it's that Bees are bad and so must be sold on fast as much as that Cams are freaking fantastic!

Are they really that good?

I loved my Bee, but I'd prefer it hassle free!

Oh, now having seen a youtube review, I think the BJCM GT is possibly calling me more than the Elite. It has a taller back rest too.

Decisions decisions. So many pushchairs and so little money time

My only issue with the GT is for the tall seat back, the hood is quite low down. I dont think there really is that much difference between them except weight wise, except that I personally find the Elite back heavy. The GT is a bit but with a child in the seat that disappears. I dont know how soon you need another pushchair, nor your budget, but I think the Baby Jogger Versa and Easywalker June both have much more room for the children in the seats. Let me link you to some photos all with the same 3.5 year old in:
Easywalker June
Baby Jogger City Versa
Baby Jogger City Mini GT
I dont know if this set of photos helps at all to see the difference between the BJCM and BJCMGT?? There's a set of photos here of the BJCM next to the BJCE. If you can kind of cross reference them all, then it might help you?

Honeydragon you seriously need a Versa or an Easywalker. I have to say having played with the Versa a lot its really easy to use. The June is meant to be intuiative but I couldn't work out how to change the seat around. But its just sooo dinky. I think either of them could be your hassle free Bee.

Tiggy No!

I am retiring from prams, unless I really hate it I'm keeping the Cam as my walking / UK holiday pushchair.

I need a lightweight umbrella fold or zappesque fold, with a recline and carry strap.

I am seriously considering the Mac Globetrotter - but not at £110 and I can't find it cheaper . Unless anyone knows of anything similar, nice to push at a bargain price?

Honeydragon is this the pushchair you were looking for?

I miss this thread.

I think we should use it to say a HUGE congratulations to Misdee who gave birth to Katie a few days ago!! Well done you! I have absolutely no idea how you manage 6 children!!! Super Mum extraordinaire!

Yes, congratulations misdee. ...... Or !

Miss the old pushchair shed!!

Congrats misdee

Trying to work out who fooffighter is

Love bee+ and love love love volos, was my last every buggy for dd the black frame and hot pink one. Ds has the dylan's candy bar that I though was foul until I saw rl pics and love it and everyone comments in it when I use it.

What else do I have, not a lot now he has turned 2 bee+, black max xt, volo and swift but with big urban rear wheels. Not lusting after anything anymore though have spent 500 quid in last few months on handbags and purses, the old me is back