Help needed with finding a reversible seat, 4 wheal, large basket pram/pushchair.

[HortonHEARSaboo]

Hi I'm still in early stages of pregancy but due to complications it's likely I will be going on full bed rest soon till near the end of pregancy.
So I need to view them soon to order later while stuck on bed rest.

Essential is that it has a reversible seat and 4 wheals, ideally a decent basket because I don't drive but its not a deal breaker.
I will mostly walk everywhere.
Within reason I have an unlimited budget.

I did have a quick look in John Lewis but couldn't ask any questions the place was very busy.
I've used the Bugaboo Cameleon before (work in childcare) and really like this pushchair so its top of the list. Any cons I might not know?
I was also keen on the Bee but now not so much now for a newborn.

I was really surprised by how much I liked the Icandy brand, I didn't think I would like them but up close they look like really lovely solid buggys.
I'm a bit overwhealmed by all the iCandy options tbh.
On paper the Strawberry looks best for me but I think the basket would annoy me and I just really like the look of the peach.
Is there that much of a difference, should I just accept the basket and go for the cheaper option?
What's the deal with the 'flavour' packages what exactly is it?
I looked on best buggy am I right in thinking you need to buy the hood separately?

The others that match the description but I haven't properly seen are the Joolz Day, Phil and Teds Smart, Uppababy and the Stokke one.
Any opinions would be wonderful and really appreciated.

[rootypig]

I used Bee+ from newborn and it was great. The cocoon is so cosy and fit her much longer than a carrycot on a travel system would - she was still in it at 6mo when I took her out of it because the weather improved.

The basket is crap though.

[MrsJaqenHgar]

I have a Strawberry and don't find the basket to be an issue. I can fit the equivalent of 3-4 carrier bags worth of shopping in it and have never lost anything out of it. I liked the Peach too but a one piece fold was more important to me and the Strawberry fold is so simple. I store the raincover in the punnet and there's still room to squeeze other stuff in like a small brolly or keys/purse/phone if I'm just nipping to the local shop with no bag with me.

As Tiggy says, it's best to try to find somewhere that has all the iCandys on display. I was able to instantly rule out the Apple (too bulky) and the Cherry (wheels too small).

I also loved the Uppababy Vista but it's very wide and, again, a 2 piece fold which I really didn't want (I have limited storage and nowhere to keep it unfolded in the house).

Don't write off teh Babyjoggers until you try them. The look of them didn't much appeal to me either but I also have a BJ City Mini GT as I needed something that could handle rough terrain for dog walking and it's fabulous. If only it parent faced it would be the perfect pushchair.

[Tiggywunkle]

I thinnk as Parties says, you have a good list here of the top pushchairs on the market. Head for JL or a good independent shop and have a play with them all. Line them up side by side, fold them all, note the storage, what you get for your money.
Re the iCandy's - if you can get all 4 ie Apple, Cherry, Peach and Strawberry side by side, you will soon work out the differences and which has the features you need.
Swing away bumper bars are fab when you have a toddler - for easy access.

[Ihateparties]

It's a very personal thing you have a list of good solid choices, seeing them in person you will be able to consolidate your thoughts on what you particularly like. Baskets don't bother me but the strawberry one is very shallow in comparison to some others however it might be totally adequate for you it just depends on your needs.

[HortonHEARSaboo]

brug that sounds like great storage, I think I may prefer the strawberry now.
I think we will go early Satarday morning to beat the crowds.

[Brugmansia]

I'm still just using the carry cot and it's a while since I had the seat unit of, but from memory it was a pretty good size. Once we get to that stage I'd been thinking of permanently keeping wipes, nappies, changing mat and a change of clothes in it and it was definitely big enough for that.

[Locketjuice]

Britax does have a reversible seat :) and a huge hood! So don't really need a raincover/sunshade

[DrMcDreamysWife]

Another vote for uppababy vista. I wish I'd got this buggy, the basket is massive and my mate who has one always ends up putting my shopping in it too as the basket on my babystyle oyster is too small..

Her ds loves to sleep in the uppababy as well and she doesn't have a car and it gets quite a hammering marching all over town but is in great shape.

[MrsSpencerReid]

Baby jogger city select? Just to add to the choices

[Jenijena]

I have an uppababy and love it. Huge basket, and has coped with all sorts of surfaces. Preferred it (not just the price) to the bugaboo (chameleon, i think) I looked at.

Check out the compatibility with car seats as well, if you like that feature.

[HortonHEARSaboo]

Right so the Uppababy is also on the list. I'm going try and arrange another visit to John Lewis this weekend the have the Uppababy on display plus all the Bugaboos and Icandys.

brug I do use trains a lot so I will keep that in mind.
The 'punnet' storage in the seat looks useful originally I thought it was a little pocket but I review I read makes it sound quite large is that true?

[Brugmansia]

I have a strawberry and really like it. The basket is shallow but I don't find it that bad, certainly not rubbish. I've fitted quite a lot in and not lost anything. Don't forget there is also the additional zip up storage compartment in the seat unit too.

The thing I really like is how maneuverable it is. I use buses and trains a lot and it's really easy getting on and off and moving it around on board. I don't know how the peach compares on this but it is longer so I would expect less easy.

[DoodleAlley]

Cruz not crux sorry

[CruCru]

I love my Uppababy Vista. You can also get a buggy board / rumble seat for it if you have another child.

[DoodleAlley]

The bumper bar comes off the cam 3 you just push the white buttons on both sides.

As I said I do love it but, hand on heart, if the handle isnt too hug for you the vista is a better made pushchair and half the price. They also do a slightly lighter version I recall called the crux but it's muh harder to see in the flesh. John Lewis have the vista on view near us.

[DoodleAlley]

The bumper bar comes off the cam 3 you just push the white buttons on both sides.

As I said I do love it but, hand on heart, if the handle isnt too hug for you the vista is a better made pushchair and half the price. They also do a slightly lighter version I recall called the crux but it's muh harder to see in the flesh. John Lewis have the vista on view near us.

[Zoomania]

Love my icandy peach. Basket huge but is a little difficult to put things unit when carrycot is on...post them individually rather than trying to put whole carrier bag of shopping in at once. So easy to push.

Even though 2 piece fold is so easy. Found bugaboo difficult in comparison. Feels so sturdy.

I got a wrist strap from amazon and some storksak clips for my bag.

There was noticeable quality difference with the apple...go and rattle them.

Wouldn't swap my peach for anything.

[SignoraStronza]

My friend really rates her uppababy vista. She doesn't drive and is always out and about with it. Might be worth a look too. seems like a really sturdy pram.

[HortonHEARSaboo]

Just wanted to say thank you all so much with the help, it's really helping me organise what I do want try try see in person and what I won't bother with helping cut down on time I will spend dashing around shops.

[HortonHEARSaboo]

Will look up buggy tugs, thanks for the tip.

doodle does the bumper bar come off on the Cam 3? I've seen online that they can swing around but I'm not keen on them.

I've never really like the look of baby joggers online, haven't managed to see one in RL so will try. The high handle might be an issue I'm quite short.

Locket goggled the Britax looks like a nice buggy I will try and track it down to see in person. Does it have a reversible seat?

[Locketjuice]

Britax vigour 4? I have one and its a lovely pushchair, basket isn't particularly big but I have shopping hooks so doesn't really matter its big enough iyswim

[DoodleAlley]

I got a cam 3 and love love love it. Looked at the icandy's but they didn't feel as smooth changing positions etc.

Have you considered uppa baby vista? It's a which best buy and is incredibly smooth and great value. Would have been my first choice except handle was too high for me.

Just a personal choice but worth you getting a look while you can. Most of these things come down to personal preferences in the end.

Hope the pg goes well

[Ihateparties]

They don't but you can buy a buggytug to go on anything. No one has mentioned the baby jogger versa yet, that too fits your bill nicely.

[HortonHEARSaboo]

Forgot to ask do the icandys have the wrist band? I really like these particularly due to living on a really high hill.