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verds

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I've been saving up (yes, I know that makes me sound 10) for a Micralite Fastfold for ages, and now I have the cash they've gone and brought out a new model - the Super-lite.


The main differences I can see is that it reclines further, and comes in new colours. And it only weighs 6kg. It's not out for another few weeks though and I'm getting impatient.


If you've got a Fastfold, would you see the need for an even lighter one or should I stick to the original model? It's for a not-light baby who's nearly one.

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lorraineliyanage

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The fast fold is very light so I wouldn't bother too much about it being lighter. In fact, it tips over quite easily if you have some shopping on the handles and take the baby out before taking the shopping off. Reclining a bit further could be useful as my little one's head lolls forward when she sleeps due to the lack of recline. Other than that, it's great although it's a bit annoying how the front of it is quite wide. It is very easy to fold which is handy for travelling and storage
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Oooh BUGGYS. So much more fun than my miserable day of sleep and naps traumas (shopping is my therapy!). So - verds as you know I briefly had a slightly older fastfold and I really love the look of them more than any other buggys and the bouncy back wheels (but did sometimes find I kicked the back wheel as v narrow).....But - KBN - I have to say I am loving my new maclaren quest more. Although a bit clattery (?word?!?), better recline, looks like he may fit in it beyond his first birthday and really easy to fold up even with cosytoes.
verds

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Yeah, come on, let's talk shopping!


Eek, I hadn't even thought about a Maclaren - I was just going for he Micralite because it's gorgeous. Perhaps I need a test drive. But then the new Superlite is available in a nice blue, which'll probably swing it for me. Does anyone with a baby over one use their original pram or is it all about the stroller from now on?

lorraineliyanage

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I put my little one in the Micralite around 4 months and ditched the cumbersome Mamas and Papas Pliko pram that I couldn't stand as it was so bulky and difficult to maneouvre. You are welcome to come try out the Micralite Fastfold (the old one, not the new one)
The Nappy Lady

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Hmmmm, had a Micralite (one of the originals), generally liked it but found I was forever getting the front wheels caught on stuff because they stick out more than you 'think' so you tend to misjudge your width.


It was good for random off road moments as easy to tilt back just onto the back wheels, but that gets tiring if you are on rough ground for long...and lethal for tipping backwards if you put shopping on the handles - did this with and without DD1 in it!


Have a look at the new Mountain Buggy Swift too.....it is only 8/9kg (can't recall exactly), 3 wheels so narrower at front than back and both mine (1 and nearly 6) fit in it, even though it is the width of a Mclaren. Fully reclines and front wheel swivels for shopping but locks for off roading (important as we do lots of muddy walks etc).


I have tried a LOT of buggys and have to say it is my last, and best all rounder - finally a buggy that does it all for me (hard to believe). It does what a Mclaren does, but with big wheels which is the one reason I have never, ever wanted a Mclaren.


Molly

linzkg

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H - I ended up with both the maclaren and the microlite - I will bring both along next time and you can text drive both otherwise I can pop over to you tomorrow sometime if you want?

mircolite - super nifty as its sooo light and easy to steer (with one hand steering and the other hand holding a shopping basket!) but i agree that it can tip easily. the back wheels are not plastic so i find i can bash it around more and S is ok (ie, up and down stairs at the train station)

maclaren - lies flat and seems to be more sturdier

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Yorkie

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I went to Nunhead Cemetery Open Day when 6 months pregnant and spent most of the time watching prams/pushchairs go past. It really helped to see all the different makes in action. A friend did similar but in Toys R Us. As a heavy public transport user I really should have paid more attention on the bus though, have got the M&P Pliko Pramette which I do like but is much more cumbersome than I was expecting. Now coveting Mountain buggy, after moving on from Bugaboo envy and boring my pregnant sister about her pram choice!
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Molly - I think your idea of a "buggy meet" is brilliant! Buying a pram was the thing we spent the most time agonising over, only to be somewhat disappointed with our Fastfold. When I was pregnant I used to actually stop women with prams in the street to ask them if they liked the one they were using! I definitely would have attended a buggy meet!

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