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Pushchairs
Which of these 4 prams...
GingerDoodle · 25/04/2012 14:05
Hi all
I / we have narrowed down our pram choice to 4:
Stokke
iCandy Strawberry
Mutsy
Silvercross Surf
I've always wanted a Stokke but wasn't so impressed with it in the store and don't think it will handle walks in the woods but am yet to play with the other 3 so what are your thoughts?
GD
PS. I should add, price not a real consideration, 1st baby, due Oct, will be used for walks in the wood as well as commuting into London from Sussex. I am 5ft!
MammaInTheMaking · 25/04/2012 15:00
I can't really comment on your other options however our Strawberry was delivered at the weekend and it's quite a beast!! Big, chunky, robust, big wheels so would have through it will be ok in woods and so on. Not the smallest piece of kit though so i don't know how it'll work on your commute etc. At least it's big enough to hold its own with other commuters though :) Our first is due in June so I can't really give much more recommendations on it than this.
ItsMyLastOne · 25/04/2012 15:18
Absolutely 100% not a stokke
Maybe a strawberry
It depends which mutsy
If you get the surf you will need the new off road tyres (they say it's suitable for off road but they're liars!)
TBH I wouldn't get any of them and I can't work out what's similar about them all that has made you narrow it down to those ones?
If it's that you want something pretty, I'd get a pretty one but then get something cheaper and more robust and suitable for off road. It's one of those questions that's almost impossible to answer where you want one pushchair to suit all occasions.
Have you looked a the Baby Jogger Versa due out in July/august i think and Easywalker June due out in June?
Tiggywunkle · 25/04/2012 15:19
Which Mutsy?
The Surf can't handle our woods and all round I woudnt recommend.
I would either go with a Mutsy or the Strawberry. But TBH I would suggest you look at the Baby Jogger City Versa GT or Easywalker June too as they are both pushchairs that should be easy to handle for a commute, but should both be great off road too. both parent or outward face, both have large seats. Both take carrycots and car seats.
HypatiaTheProcrastinator · 25/04/2012 16:00
I think a Mutsy 4Rider will be fine if that's what you mean. I'm not sure about the suspension on the Strawberry though and I think the front wheels could be a bit small for offroading. Step away from the Stokke!
Tiggywunkle · 25/04/2012 16:24
I am glad we agree Hypatia! Its quite spooky how alike our answers were!!
louloutheshamed · 25/04/2012 17:51
I love my stokke! Whats wrong with it? I think it must be the marmite of the pushchair world! I love it because it is high up and rear facing, lots of chat and eye contact with the baby they are not just looking at other people's knees
ItsMyLastOne · 25/04/2012 18:19
But do you take it off road and into the woods? Or bump it up steps at tube stations?
Tiggywunkle · 25/04/2012 18:30
Oohh Sorry it'smy!! I wish you would stop changing names! I also need to read better!!
Tiggywunkle · 25/04/2012 18:32
I don't think anyone is anti Stokke but its the last pushchair I would be taking into the woods with me!
Tiggywunkle · 25/04/2012 18:33
I would consider taking a Xari though - that nice and high too but with a fabulous chassis.
HypatiaTheProcrastinator · 25/04/2012 19:42
I'm anti Stokke! :o But either way, it's not the one for the job in this case by any means. I reckon the Joolz Day would also be ok offroad a bit and the seat's high too. I really should test it out in some woods.
galwaygirl · 25/04/2012 19:45
I have a Stokke and definitely don't think it'd be suitable for walking in the woods - no suspension at all, can't handle the bumpy footpaths in our park. We tend to use our maclaren unless we are out in town for the day.
usingapseudonym · 25/04/2012 21:17
If money isn't a problem why the one pushchair? For commuting into London you really want light and slim and for offroading something much sturdier!
MilkNoSugarAndAShotofWhisky · 30/04/2012 07:41
Not the Stokke! It just wouldn't handle the woods well I don't think... It's also a crazy amount of money to spend on something you don't love iygwim
Icandy strawberry is lovely!
I live in London and travel out of/into and around, purely on public transport (including tubes/trains) with a huge tank buggy (both the single (mc excursion) and double (britax b dual) are enormous) and I really don't have big problems with not having a tiny buggy
Ukuleila · 03/05/2012 15:04
Hi Ginger doodle,
If I had to chose between the options you give, I'd go for the iCandy Strawberry. I don't have it, but my sister has it and she loves it! Good luck
Mosman · 03/05/2012 22:33
I have owned all and can hand on heart say the STOKKE is the best pram I have ever owned. It has an extended warranty - three years I believe, no other product offers that.
I took the Stokke to Glastonbury, no problem at all on mud and fields and the baby had a great view.
StrawberryMonkey · 04/05/2012 12:11
No other pram needs an "extended warranty" because prams have to , by law be fit for purpose and durable for the expected life time of the product (at least four years) so any problems within this time span and the shop that sold you the product in conjunction with the manufacturer are going to have to put any problems right. Warrantys are a complete selling gimmick because your consumer rights have you covered anyway. Any problems with your shop or manufacturer of pushchair cooperating then you should contact trading standards!
(this wouldn't cover accidental or deliberate damage...but then again neither would your "warranty").
StrawberryMonkey · 04/05/2012 12:15
Oh, and cosatto offer four years warranty on their products, and maclaren offer "lifetime" warranty as to babyjogger...presumably because they know the uk consumer rights so may as well show "willing" to help with any issues.
In my opinion stokkes are ok but their lack of suspension can be a problem in historic uk towns/city's/villages and they are not at all suited to off road or snow or mud...they're what I consider a "shopping centre" pram! The idea for baby to ride high up and facing its parent is admirable though. However there are more versatile prams "out there" that also offer these features...(uppababy vista for a start).
StrawberryMonkey · 04/05/2012 12:22
Gingerdoodle I would urge you to look at a mountain buggy swift also. It may do everything you need!
If you put the handlebsr to its tallest position, fold (quick and simple to do), you can tow the buggy (shopping trolly style) with your hand grasping the footplate area to get your buggy up or down large flights of stairs (as found at some tube stations) your other hand is free to carry baby on your hip. I suggest a backpack as a change bag. You can buy change mats separately so you dont actually need a fancy designer change bag. You can buy separate insulated packs to carry bottles/food if desired). The Phil and teds hang bag (like a bum bag that also goes on the handlebar) is also very useful too.
Mosman · 04/05/2012 13:43
Tell that to mamas and papas and mothercare if you try returning one of their prams after 6 months
StrawberryMonkey · 04/05/2012 13:56
Yes you should tell that to mamas and papas and Mothercare! And don't forget to involve trading standards and get them reported if theyre not helpful!
I've taken a pram back to Mothercare before and had no issue with them. They got my pushchair promptly repaired and offered another to borrow whilst it was being repaired too. They were polite and courteous as was I.
I would not personally buy a mamas and papas because I already know their reputation from various forums and discussions for not helping with pram issues post purchase. It would seem their customer service absolutely sucks! I would implore everyone to report to trading standards if the place of purchase or manufacturer isn't helpful. Trading standards are very good at advising what to do to make sure you get what's legally due to you. They can also take action against companies flouting the law I believe.
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