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Heeelp. Which pram??

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cab · 13/04/2005 10:35

Can anyone recommend a pram that is lightweight, goes completely flat for a new born to sleep safely and comfortably, easy to get in and out of the car, good on rough ground (but not necessarily all terrain), has a shopping basket and not too bulky for hols? Ta. (p.s. have ruled out Micralite with carrycot, buzz, Janes, Loola)

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Titania · 13/04/2005 10:37

depends how much you are wanting to pay i guess

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cab · 13/04/2005 10:39

Not bothered, but have ruled out a bugaboo too.

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Waswondering · 13/04/2005 10:41

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bundle · 13/04/2005 10:41

have you looked at the review section on mumsnet?

Titania · 13/04/2005 10:44

ive got the cosatto riga 2 in 1. goes in the boot of our little rover. i think mothercare do a nice lighter one now.....cant remember what its called

Titania · 13/04/2005 10:47

this is a nice one

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cab · 13/04/2005 10:49

Shall have a look at the m and p 2 in 1 - thought they looked a bit heavy? Is it ok on the beach?
Ta bundle - have looked at the review section etc etc and still very confused - mainly cos I have a 3 wheeler which will do from 6 months and is wonderfully light (£70 in Lidl many moons ago) - so really just need something for first 6 months but want the babe to be safe and comfy and also thinking of myself getting it in and out of car (live in middle of nowhere with no pavements).

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cab · 13/04/2005 10:51

Titania is it heavy? Easy to get in and out of car?

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Titania · 13/04/2005 10:52

it is quite heavy but prams always are. its pretty easy to get in and out of the car.

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cab · 13/04/2005 10:55

Thanks so far folks will check back later after picked up dd from nursery - all ideas much appreciated. Anyone used the Safety 1st 3-wheeler?

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cab · 13/04/2005 11:00

Oh forgot to ask - anyone with Mountain Buggy Urban who had it from birth? Did the baby get a good sleep in it? Or can you put a carrycot on a McLaren and what's it like on rough ground?? Ta. Anyone used a Quinny Speedi sx - looks helluva heavy - is it too much to take in and out of car say 4 times a day?

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Titania · 13/04/2005 11:07

the maclaren mac 3 is supposed to be good. you can get a carrycot on that and its a 3wheeler pushchair as well later, which would be good for rough terain?

Mud · 13/04/2005 11:08

mclaren techno xt

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vickiyumyum · 13/04/2005 11:29

hi if you are thinking of a mountain buggy, look under the products section and then mountain buggy, as hub2dee and cahrleypops have been discussing the pros and cons of mountain buggies for months.
i have got an mb urban and love it, it doesn't lie flat but i felt that it was ok without the carrycot as had another pram to use for long trips. (one you have ruled out) the only thing i would say is that if you already have a three wheeler that you plan on using from 6 months over £400 is a lot to pay. the urbans are good on rough ground and i have never had a problem with it even on a pebbly beach so it is my personal favourite. (have brought too many prams/buggies and normally sold them on within a couple of months, but had this one for nearly three years)
i haven't ever used the cossato riga that titania suggests but have heard good things about it as it so cheap for a 2in1 and it does everything that a mamas and papas 2in1 can do at less than half the price.

vict17 · 13/04/2005 11:33

this is the one I've got and I can't recommend it enough - it is lightweight, easy to fold away, perfect for whizzing around town

vickiyumyum · 13/04/2005 11:33

the thread on mountain buggies is called mountain buggy - can you help me choose

sorry no good at links

Titania · 13/04/2005 11:38

i have the citilite too. well...the graco citisport and its fab. Ive had 14 pushchairs so far and this is my 2nd citisport i love it so much. fab for in the car and public transport!

hub2dee · 13/04/2005 13:25

Ms. yumyum, allow me:

Mountain Buugy Freaks gibbering on and on here .

Months ???? It was simply a large collection of days !

If you want something which handles the beach / rough ground, I would suggest air-filled tyres.

The Mountain Buggy Terrain / Urban has an almost-flat seating position, or if you want total flatness get the optional carrycot. It doesn't umbrella fold into your handbag, but it is reasonably compact and not too heavy.

Fimbo · 13/04/2005 13:36

Can I butt in and tell you what not to buy? I have this and would not recommend it.

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cab · 13/04/2005 15:40

Thanks folks. What are the citilites/sports like on rough ground? Does the mountain buggy really need a carry cot or is babe ok with a cosy toes?

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vickiyumyum · 13/04/2005 15:46

hee hee good to see you hub2dee- no doubt you and charleypops know the mb's inside and out and can advise on all aspects of their use!

i personally was happy using the urban with just a sheepskin or buggysnuggle (footmuff by buggysnuggle.co.uk), but depends on how you feel towards not absolutley flat etc etc. but they do do a carrycot to go with it.
it folds up really small and even got it in the boot of my friends saxo.
couldn't comment on teh citilte/citisport as never had one, although know plenty of people who have got one, so will ask if i remember

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cab · 13/04/2005 15:48

cheers vicki - did you use it from birth?

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hub2dee · 13/04/2005 15:49

cab - the baby is OK in the MB 'as is' apparently, some opt for a lambskin fleece or other stuff to provide extra padding. Only the carrycot however will give you 180 degree flatnesss (and lots of lovely padding) if that is important to you.

The '05 MBs have extra padding in the seats if you're considering buying second hand...

They don't recommend rough stuff though when baby is very young.

You'll find more info that you need on this site .

tarantula · 13/04/2005 16:05

We had a chicco trio for about 6mnths and hated it and managed to break a wheel off it while walking across a field at Old Sarum Managed to get home with the help of some arodite (sp?)glue. Would not reccomend them to anyone.
We have an E3 and its brilliant but cant say what its like for a newborn. We take it everywhere and its great for days out with the bags on the side too. I dont find it too bulky to fold (have done it on the bus a few times)but its not really light either so not great for carrying far but ok for lifting into the boot of a car etc.

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