?which pram-for urban walks,bus travel, lightweight, good size basket, easy fold and steer - hit me wi'em! PLEASE PLEASE!!!

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I've been set a mission to find a pram for a DH's friends..Mum is 6months gone and so poorly :( the Dad to be is clueless! They'd been out and favoured the Buzz more fool them (!) The Buzz idea has gone out the window once I'd spoken to them about the vast array of prams available and also of my experiences with the beautiful looking, but totally impractical Quinny Buzz! They were both overwhelmed and are so confused that they have asked me to get for them a pram which 'I' think would be best..I referred him to this site but I think he got lost navigating..men..pff. With the help and guidance of knowledgeable mumsnetters, I would reeeeally like to gauge opinions on which pram suits the following needs:

The couple live in Barking. London on the upper floor of a maisonette (about 20 steps, but spacious staircase) They do not have a car and mainly walk/ use the bus. Both are shorties so adjustable handle height is not to fret about.

Budget is £250 so it'll have to preloved (they are paying and do not mind it being used)

good size basket
lightweight-ish (not heavy weighty thing)
easy fold (just incase she has to fold on overcrowded bus)
one 'part' fold (as in the buggy can be folded with seat 'on' )
suitable from birth - or carrycoat 'attachable'
easy steering (sommat sturdy for the London pavements/ curbs
the DH likes 'big tyres' but wife doesn't like the idea of puctures! - not a priority nonetheless

Which pram/ buggy would be best for the clueless couple who are so confused! (well, I thought I knew my stuff, but its hard to see past my beloved bjcm- so im biased, to say the least!)

I have looked at the My3, My4 and the Icandy Cherry and Apple, Babystyle Oyster..is there a really good'un I've missed? I like the cherry so far - and have spoken to the mum to be, but the way she's feeling. I think she'd settle for a padded wheel barrow. I would really appreciate your help!

Hmm interesting re safety overnight

( am world most paranoid with sleeping sensor mats/ video cameras on each child, organic: breathable blah blah- prob being conned tbh but worth it :)

Haven't personally used te smart from birth so only used the main seat and not carrycot. Is our travel buggy and little one loves rear facing and sleeps well even at year ( use cameleon on everyday basis though)

On the Phil and tedd website it conforms to eu regulations

I have a bjcm and love it, I got it when ds2 was 1yo but plan on using from birth for ds3 and have bought carrycot. You can also attach a maxi cosi car seat if you plan on loaning yours to them. I have 2011 model and anything 2011 or newer is fine with recent carrycots, older ones look much harder to attach a carrycot.
Another mum at school has the similar looking britax one (is that the b-agile??) with the carrycot, it is also lovely, it is easy to fold and the carrycot is more spacious than bjcm. It is also better for shorties I think.
I had a phil and teds sport and would never buy phil and teds again, the quality just didn't match the price tag.
Friend had a mothercare my3 and after months of problems got a full refund from mothercare and a bulky 3 wheeler britax which she loved.

I'd get the XT with an extra John Lewis lambskin liner so that its cosy for a newborn.

Baby Jogger City Mini is the best and most portable and foldable IMO.

I've got an oyster and it meets most of the requirements - including being great for shorties (as me & DH are) - except I'd say it's a bit heavy to be lugging up stairs, especially once it's got a baby/toddler in it.

Great on buses, though doesn't fold up that small - I've never had to fold iT on a London bus though.