I'm expecting my first baby in December. Just started looking around at pushchairs and wanted MN words of wisdom! I live in the country and have a dog that has to be walked twice a day, so the buggy needs to be able to handle mud and off road! I'd prefer a travel system where the buggy has a carrycot and a carseat that is compatible so that I can use the carrycot occasionally for baby when I'm in the house. Doesn't necessarily need to be particularly lightweight but I would prefer one that folds down to be relatively compact as, although I've got an estate car, the dog takes up most of the boot! Have been looking at the Phil and Teds range as they seem to be a good combination of everything. Any words of wisdom for this pushchair virgin would be gratefully received!
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Hello!
We've noticed this thread is quite old and some of the product recommendations are a little out of date. We've spent weeks speaking to parents and testing out buggies. Read our reviews to see which we crowned best buggy.
Hope that helps! 
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