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Hi all,


I'm at the daunting stage of trying to pick a buggy for my as yet unborn first baby. We have the option of a second hand Bugaboo Gecko for about the same price as a Maclaren techno XLR but advice on any other buggy would also help!


I need to walk the dog every day which means crossing grass and bumpy terrain. Can the Maclaren handle this well enough with those smaller wheels, or is Bugaboo a better option?


Also, is it possible to have the infant/child facing you with a Maclaren like you can with a bugaboo? It doesn;t look like it, but I wanted to check a I like that feature a lot.


THANKS For any help and advice!


Helena

Helena


Im a dog owner & Mum of two & I walk a lot off road.


My advice is to get a 3 wheeler with big wheels. Use a Ergo sling if you are up to it post birth & while baby is little & even in back carry mode when over 6 months if you are fit or not going far (I love mine now youngest is nearly 3 & will mostly walk, but I can sling her on my back to get her home if she gets tired).


In hindsight I should have got a Mountain Buggy in the first place with the pram option (facing you) for first few months, then you have that option too - I didn't research enough - I reckon they are best bet for Mums like us.


Otherwise, something similar but less expensive.


Worth looking on EBay - Mountain Buggys are very well made so even 2nd or 3rd hand should be in fab condition.


Oh & take the Mclaren as your back up/in the car/going on buses buggy/going on holiday buggy.


Hope this helps. PM me if you like, I've had A LOT of Buggys including a Bugaboo, 3 wheeler, Stokke, Micralite, Zap....and the Mountain Buggy has been by far the best all rounder.

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