Pram conundrum and Mothercare My choice 3 (My3) advice needed

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Just wondering what the general consensus is on these? I am looking into prams for the arrival of DC3. From past experience I know that I will need 2 prams, I'm an awful pramaholic and can't stick to just one. The only one I have been faithful to in the past is the techno xt.

As this is my last baby I want to try something different as much as I love the xt. I have set my heart on both the Bee+ and the iCandy peach jogger. unfortunately our finances won't stretch to both. Thinking about it rationally the Bee+ is the best choice but thinking I could get a 2nd hand My3 for when I go on walks. Is this a good compromise??

My only worry is lot's of people seem to mention that the chassis gets stiff and difficult to remove seat after about a yrs use. Is this a fault that most owners have come across?

I liked the MY3. It's true that it can be difficult to remove the seat. But I have big hands so more leverage I guess and it's never bothered me too much. It is very good for walking and easy to steer one-handed. Less practical is the very wide chassis - the back wheels seem to get stuck going through tight spaces very often when shopping etc. If you just want it for walking though it's a good choice

Yes just want it for walking and off-roading, maybe the school run in bad weather. The bee+ is to be my everyday nipping to the shops, dr's, hospital and on and off buses type of pram, DH has the car at work during the week so reliant on public transport. We however, like to go on long walks in the woods at weekends and I know the bee won't cut it for that.

Thanks for your reply. Does the stiffness get better after lubricating it?? I could live with that as you can pick them up for under £100.

I also like the fact the seat unit also turns into carrycot, thus saving on space. Baby lying flat is a must, will be using the cocoon in the Bee.

I didn't find the actual chassis stiff, just the buttons for releasing the seat from the chassis, which are awkwardly located too. Also the buttons for adjusting the angle of recline of the seat are quite stiff. Never tried lubrication cos the visible parts are plastic and for some reason I would only consider lubricating metal parts. That's probably me being daft though. Plus I guess there's metal underneath the plastic.

RE off-roading, I wouldn't go anywhere much more rugged than a canal towpath. Incidentally I found it fine on public transport. Actually more practical than taking it apart to put in the car, as chassis is quite heavy.

Have you been to Mothercare to check one out?

Have you had a Peach? I think you'd be far better spending about £350 on a Peach with carrycot on eBay.

Hypatia Would the Peach (I presume you are meaning the original with 4 wheels) cut it going off road? Also I don't think I would spend £300 for a second pushchair. I may consider it instead of the bee+. The only problem is it would have to go on the plane every 6 weeks, that's why I am leaning towards the bee as it and the cocoon goes in a transport bag. Also I've been told of supply issues with the peach.

My budget is quite strict tops for main pram (including maxi cosi carseat) is £700 max with £100 for a 2nd hand all-terrain, maybe more depending on how much I spend on main pram.

Also thinking the oyster but getting air wheels for it (you can can't you??) and that would cut out need for 2 prams.

God I'm confused now, really don't know what to choose.

How long do you have to go until the baby's due? If after June, I think I'd get an Easywalker June, which would do it all.

The Oyster with air tyres is a good all rounder and very good value. It won't be great off road, but parks are fine. The Peach will cope with as much as the Oyster but is a bit lighter to push. I meant a second hand Peach in your budget, but there are major supply issues with new Peaches, yes.

I'm not into 3 wheelers, but I've found my Bugaboo Gecko and Joolz Day have been really good everywhere they've been. The Gecko has been used more and the suspension is a bit better, but I reckon the Joolz would cope with as much as the Gecko. I would look for something with air tyres and built in suspension for proper offroading if that's what you mean.

Was thinking of the June and the vista. My main reason for going with the bee+ is that I always seem to go with the latest pram (bug cam, apple, buzz, loola are ones I've had) then get sick of them and revert to a techno xt as it is easier as the child gets older, my DH is seriously p'd off with me doing this lol. I want to avoid that happening this time and avoid buying a stroller later on. What to do??

I have the my4 and it is just brilliant for a baby. It is fantastic to push and does everything the I candy does. I think it is just copied. I found the wheels got stuck once and I called mothercare customer service who were useless. Dh put some wd40 on them and they have been perfect since. Overall a great pram/ pushchair.