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Sanity-check my pushchair choice please

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MrsMogginsMinge · 05/01/2015 18:12

The usual story: first time mum, researched heavily, now 6 weeks from EDD and wracked with indecision.

We live in an inner suburb of a big northern city. Pushchair will be used (in rough order of frequency) for local walks (mostly pavements, but a fair amount of potholes and cobbles and mulchy leaves, plus a healthy bit of park/gravel/towpath - but no real off-roading); in and out of a small car (Vauxhall Corsa); tram into town; occasional train journey to see friends/family (including in London). So I want something that deals with all of that, plus is ideally parent facing, and not massive so will last through toddler years. Planning on a second child at some point but not too quickly, so buggy board a useful bonus. Car seat compatibility not that important to me. But otherwise I know I'm after the magical unicorn of prams.

The closest I've found is the Easywalker Mosey, which looks like it does a bit of everything pretty well. My reservations are that it might still be on the heavy side for long-term use. I was determined not to be one of those people who bought a massive pram then switched to a maclaren after 6 months. Am I sleep walking into being that person? But e.g. the Bee seems too flimsy and not that much smaller.

I love the idea of the Babyzen Yoyo 0+ (and would probably get it if I still lived in London) but the forward-facing non-flat seat after 6 months (or maybe sooner with a big baby) is a big compromise and I feel like we might destroy it within months of dragging it about. Plus the newborn seat looks a bit less cocoony without the top cover, which looks too warm for summer. Will I end up buying something else in July because my PFB is too exposed and/or I don't want to put him in the bigger FF seat? But I can see how brilliant it would be for 1yr onwards.

I'm think I'm about to click buy on the Mosey. Someone please tell me if I'm making an expensive error.

(FYI, "buy both" will not wash with my DH...)

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Momzilla82 · 09/01/2015 20:10

Boba 4G is fantabulous. Can use from newborn. I tried it and manduca from sling library. Prefer the 4g. So easy to use and pretty.

I'm massive bugaboo bee fan. I wouldn't say it was flimsy at all. I've had mine 4.5 years and it's into it's second child and still looks good as new. I bought the bassinet for the ds2 and it was wonderful. Never owned a second buggy. For me it was the unicorn pram. But it doesn't really offroad much.

Have you looked at the stokke scoot or crusi? They were an almost buy this time for me, but husband wouldn't let me.

MrsMogginsMinge · 10/01/2015 18:17

Update: THE MOSEY IS ORDERED.

Will be back here in two weeks for tips about selling to replace with BJCM/Bee/Rapberry/Yoyo if I hate it.

Currently compiling a master spreadsheet of slings - thank you so much for the recommendations. Maybe the magical unicorn of slings is out there after all...

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CaptainMorgansMistress · 10/01/2015 19:21

Definitely recommend the ergo sling - use with the infant insert for the first few months. You can use it to carry on your chest, hip or back and I still carry my 4 year old in it on long walks.

You need to get it all adjusted right but when it fits properly it carries the weight on your hips not shoulders so is v comfy.

Belle11 · 27/01/2015 11:37

Mrsmoggin - any news on your mosey what's it like?

MrsMogginsMinge · 27/01/2015 12:33

It's funny you should ask - I just called the shop to get an update. Apparently they're just waiting for the inlay and canopy from Easywalker and they're calling me with an ETA this afternoon. As long as it arrives before the baby does...

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Belle11 · 27/01/2015 22:29

Indeed. I'm just considering the mosey too but baby no 3 not due til June.

silversixpence · 07/05/2015 20:30

Any update/feedback on your Mosey? I am considering buying one.

MrsMogginsMinge · 26/05/2015 17:08

Sorry, I'd forgotten about this thread! Have you bought the Mosey? I would recommend it - happy to answer any Qs.

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MrsMogginsMinge · 26/05/2015 17:10

(I have also bought a Babyzen Yoyo Blush - in my defence it was only £200 on eBay and I reckon I can sell it for the same in a few years the pram addiction starts here )

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MrsGiraffe12 · 26/05/2015 20:53

MrsMoggins where did you find a yoyo for £200 on eBay?! I stalk obsessively look each day for one on there :-(

MrsMogginsMinge · 26/05/2015 21:54

I spotted it and pounced the same day for a Buy It Now price. I think it was actually £210 or £220? Anyway, it's arrived and in v good condition (only lacking the travel bag) so I'm hoping to flog it for £250 when I'm done with it Grin

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MrsGiraffe12 · 27/05/2015 06:38

Great! I'm watching one that's currently £215 never taken out of boxes. I'm glad you like it though, I've heard nothing but positive reviews for it x

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