I'm due in May and trying to get my head around things we need. We live in the middle of a big city and have no car, so I am totally reliant on public transport (under/overground trains mainly). Our flat is on the second floor and the lift is very small. I'm hoping to be out and about a lot with the baby and want to be able to go into shops and cafes etc, and of course still use public transport.
We've been given someone's old pushchair - it comes with a carry cot so is suitable from birth. It is very solid and has good suspension so will be great for walking. However, it is very wide and it is quite hard to fold it; the carry cot sits on top of the seat and you have to remove both, and the folding mechanism is pretty sticky too so it takes a lot of jiggling. Trying to bring shopping home too would be a nightmare.
My question is, is it realistic to try to manage for the first six months or so with it, and then buy something lighter weight without a carry cot, or is it stupid to make my life even more difficult during a very stressful time, just to save a few hundred quid?
Sorry if this is long and boring - thanks for reading and any input welcome!
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speedyboots · 16/01/2013 17:49
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