Confused about pushchair

[Tabby321]

Hi everyone-to-be FTM here who is very confused about choosing a pushchair. Ideally I would want to buy just one, I plan to use it for short 30-60 min walks most days of the week. May drive (Ford Focus so medium sized boot) 1-2 times a week and take public transport (London tube/bus) 1-2 times a week. Hope to travel 3-4 times a year as family all abroad so would need to carry it then too.

We were considering a Babyzen yoyo2 with newborn pack (Londoners seem to use it as everyday pushchair, compact when folded, light on public transport if I need to lift it, good for travel) but wondering if something more sturdy would be good (wobbly sidewalks, cobblestone roads out of Uk)-I’m getting cold feet about the wobbly front wheels and the rickety sounds too.

The stroller workshop speaks highly of the Uppababy Minu V2 (more expensive than yo-yo, fold slightly less compact than yo-yo)-has anybody used it ? Also the Baby Jogger Tour 2 although again-would appreciate hearing from users-very unclear if the BJT2 double bassinet works for it without which I can’t use this from newborn.

Or is it a better idea to go for something like MnP flip XT3/Nuna Next/Bugaboo Dragonfly(heavier but sturdy, flip xt3 bundle is more economical)-how usable are they on London public transport or when travelling ?

I know you're looking at 'city' pushchairs, but for the crap pavements and cobblestones, you might consider a compact multi-terrain buggy. I have the Mountain Buggy Swift, which is only 9kg and has a lovely easy compact fold. It's fine on buses, you'd have to put it in the hold on a plane but they let you wheel it up to the gate before taking it off you, and can be used from birth with or without a carrycot. And because it's got air-filled tyres, it's easy to use on cobblestones and gravel.

I’ve heard a lot of mumsnetters talk about this one-unfortunately I don’t live near a place that has this on display. But thanks for sharing this with me.

The Mountain Buggy website has a crap returns policy as I think stuff is shipped from the EU, but if you think it might be the one, Natural Baby Shower stock them and they do have free returns (if you return the whole order) so you could order, have a look, and send it back if needed.

I would get a city pushchair, and a sling for more bumpy walks. I got a heavy duty countryside pushchair and never used it as it was too bulky for the shops and a sling (mine was a close caboo) was more practical for the countryside and in our village.

I find it hard to imagine you would regret getting the yoyo. Especially if you’re in London and on planes frequently.
Yes it’s a tiny bit more bumpy than others over cobbles but it won’t bother your child.
I love how manoeuvrable it is, how easy on public transport (I can carry it myself if I come across stairs if no one else is around). It’s popular for good reason!

I'd get 2, a rugged one for off road and walks, and a lightweight one for shopping / tube.
I'd buy pre-owned too.

There’s a reason so many people have the YoYo. It’s ridiculously sturdy. Ours is 6 years old now and still going strong despite the fact that my 2 children have been known to sit in together. My friend had to replace a wheel, something to do with Venetian bridges, but she’s had hers 4 years and that’s been the only casualty. There are a lot of cobbles where my mum lives, DC don’t seem bothered. Also you could always get a sling.

Get a yoyo, then look in charity shops (Fara kids has delivered for me many times!) fir a sturdier one if there's any chance of going off road. I would recommend newborn pack over bassinet for the yoyo, but that might just have been my baby's preference.

Congratulations!

I live in zone 3 London and i have an Uppababy Vista v2, which i'm considering swapping for a Minu v2 when baby #2 arrives next year. The carrycot and build on the Uppababys are really good. I love the huge basket on my Vista the most, which obviously the Minu won't have, but hoping the better size and weight is the trade off. The carrycot for the Uppababys are suitable for overnight sleeping as well, so really handy to have in an emergency or as a moses basket around the house.

I had a try of a Yoyo and i wasn't sure if it felt solid enough for walks around the commons etc, which we do every weekend, and for when we visit family in very rural areas. So we discounted it fairly early on. But agree with pp, there is a reason why they are so popular in London because they are so unbelievably nippy on public transport and around the city.

I would recommend newborn pack over bassinet for the yoyo, but that might just have been my baby's preference.
Agree, newborn pack over the bassinet for me too. You can do the one-piece fold with it so ideal for planes, narrow hallways and small car boots. Also, baby is properly strapped in so more secure if you have to bump it off the bus!

Thanks. I think that sounds like the most reasonable plan.

Ah okay ! Really hoping someone who has used a minu v2 tell us how they like it.