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All terrain pushchairs - any recommendations?

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Elderberry · 03/09/2001 19:11

We're thinking of getting an all terrain pushchair but I'm finding the choice confusing to say the least!

We want something reasonably rugged that will put up with country walks (fields etc, nothing too extreme) but that will also fold down small enough for the boot of our Peugeot 306.

Any recommendations?

Does anyone know of an outlet in the Oxford area where you can look at a range of vehicles?

Thanks

OP posts:
Claireandrich · 14/09/2003 17:08

We got a fabulous ATP whilst on holiday in Belgium. It is made from a company called Torq (German I think). It is really light, well made, and lies flat for newborns. It is also a 'proper' ATp so suitable for off roading, as well as in town. It was quite expensive (over £300) but we have been very impressed by it.

emmagee · 14/09/2003 19:59

I was looking for Landrover ones the other day but the web site said that they were made by Silver Cross and are no longer available

emmagee · 14/09/2003 20:00

I was looking for Landrover ones the other day but the web site said that they were made by Silver Cross and are no longer available

Carriel · 14/09/2003 20:14

HI asume you've already looked at the mumsnet recommendations at
www.mumsnet.com/s/mn.PushchairPage

My personal choice is the cheapie one from mothercare - mine cost me £89 in the sale about two years ago and has fixed and swivel wheel, which I find essential and good shopping basket and reclines easily and it's cheap!
Good luck

Carriel · 14/09/2003 20:14

HI assume you've already looked at the mumsnet recommendations at
www.mumsnet.com/s/mn.PushchairPage

My personal choice is the cheapie one from mothercare - mine cost me £89 in the sale about two years ago and has fixed and swivel wheel, which I find essential and good shopping basket and reclines easily and it's cheap!
Good luck

Carriel · 14/09/2003 20:15

HI assume you've already looked at the mumsnet recommendations at
www.mumsnet.com/s/mn.PushchairPage

My personal choice is the cheapie one from mothercare - mine cost me £89 in the sale about two years ago and has fixed and swivel wheel, which I find essential and good shopping basket and reclines easily and it's cheap!
Good luck

bobthebaby · 14/09/2003 22:04

Another vote for Mountain Buggy here. I used the carry cot as a bassinette for the first 12 weeks and could wheel ds around the house so he was in the same room. Incidentally I read a report here in NZ about how flat some of these buggies go for newborns and most of them do not have a back which drops enough for a newborn. It's worth checking the angle, or buying a carry cot.

I didn't bother with the car seat clip as I don't think this is the best position for a baby to be in for any longer than necessary.

The duvet thing is brilliant, well made and warm - highly recommended. The sun shade is great here in NZ, but I didn't use it a lot in the UK. I have only used my rain cover once - but I think this is a good thing.

BA lost my mountain buggy for a few days and I ended up with an umbrella stroller that weighed the same, was harder to put down and didn't go back enough for ds to sleep in. Yuk. Hate that clattering noise solid wheels make. Even though my MB takes up the dining room when not in use I would not be without it.

One thing to watch though - in the UK shops have too little space between the clothes etc. for the extra width.

expatkat · 14/09/2003 22:13

Carrie, yes, I did read the mumsnet reviews first. And thanks for your recommendation. Problem is I have to buy it in the States at my destination; won't have room in the car en route to our (temporary) new home in a very rugged, beachy sort of place. So the mothercare ones are not an option, as it's not available in the US.

Bobthebaby: do you know if a buggyboard can be attached to the Mountain Buggy?

olliepolly · 15/09/2003 17:08

I discovered an american make of 3 wheeler jogger when we chanced upon a secondhand bargain double one.I have since had my sister in law ship me out a new single one I liked it so much. I have been through at least 7 pushchairs with my 3 kids and this one is fab.In Step 10K Ultimate is the make and model,it has a fixed front wheel which I do not find a problem.Baby gets a comfy ride and sleeps well in it.On holiday we had it down cliffs and on beaches and it was great.Cost $145 excluding shipping rain cover another$20 ,found a site which sells them in UK and charges around £260.

olliepolly · 15/09/2003 17:10

I discovered an american make of 3 wheeler jogger when we chanced upon a secondhand bargain double one.I have since had my sister in law ship me out a new single one I liked it so much. I have been through at least 7 pushchairs with my 3 kids and this one is fab.In Step 10K Ultimate is the make and model,it has a fixed front wheel which I do not find a problem.Baby gets a comfy ride and sleeps well in it.On holiday we had it down cliffs and on beaches and it was great.Cost $145 excluding shipping rain cover another$20 ,found a site which sells them in UK and charges around £260.

olliepolly · 15/09/2003 17:10

I discovered an american make of 3 wheeler jogger when we chanced upon a secondhand bargain double one.I have since had my sister in law ship me out a new single one I liked it so much. I have been through at least 7 pushchairs with my 3 kids and this one is fab.In Step 10K Ultimate is the make and model,it has a fixed front wheel which I do not find a problem.Baby gets a comfy ride and sleeps well in it.On holiday we had it down cliffs and on beaches and it was great.Cost $145 excluding shipping rain cover another$20 ,found a site which sells them in UK and charges around £260.

olliepolly · 15/09/2003 17:11

Sorry dont mean to post in triplicate

bobthebaby · 15/09/2003 19:34

Hi, yes there is a board that attaches to it, you have to watch that you have bought the new model though so there is room for the child. The new model has an extra support on the sun hood (not that this is relevant, just a way to tell them apart)

Squiff · 12/02/2004 13:35

I'm an A level student and i'm currently designing and making a motorised buggy/ kiddy board for the use of the parent!!! It would be very helpful if you have any ideas worth airing on this subjust to help with my project.

Do you think it would be a product worthy of today's market?

Please email me at: [email protected]

CountessDracula · 12/02/2004 13:57

Wouldn't it just make us even fatter and more lazy? And use up energy resources when we have perfectly good legs?

May be good for mums with bad legs I suppose. Or those with heavy shopping?

My other concern would be what if it went haywire and got run over by a lorry with child in it!

sizzles · 14/02/2004 12:19

I brought the landrover buggy 6 years ago and would not use any other buggy it goes over rough terrain across fields and I no longer get stuck on the beach. IT is nice and light and also has a carrycot so is great for my new born

hoxtonchick · 14/02/2004 12:40

that makes me think of that wallace & grommit film CD....

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