Stroller / push chair recommendations?

[benjaminty]

I've been tasked with finding the right stroller and push chair for when the new arrival comes.

I've read all on-line blurb on what I should be buying and why but does anyone have any real user based feedback on bugaboo, quinny, mamas n papas (and the rest) conundrum please?

Have tall house so it's impossible to avoid stairs for even the most basic of activities and slimish doorway.

Is 3 wheel really the way forward?

[Mellors]

One child or two? If one, plans for any more? Do you use public transport? Car boot? Fold up to store, or can you keep it out?

More info pelase :)

[lorraineliyanage]

We have limited space and didn't want a bulky pram so went for the option of using a sling for the first 3 months then moving the baby straight into a stroller (not a lie-flat buggy as is recommended for newborns). We bought a Micralite which is fantastic, very light, easy to maneouvre around and it's possible to fold with one hand. I can't usually manage that but my other half can! They sell them in Soupdragon on Lordship Lane - might be a good place to go to have a look at buggies.

http://www.mothercare.com/Micralite-Fastfold-Stroller-Black/dp/B000Y16YQY/sr=1-1/qid=1265387841/ref=sr_1_1/276-4174521-0237313?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=68112031&mcb=core

[Ko]

we got the bugaboo bee and have been using it for a couple of months now. absolutely love it, mainly because:

1. its very light

2. its small and narrow, so easy to get in and out of our narrow hallway and easy to get on buses (so don't have to bother about taking car and folding pram into boot and taking car seat too...)

[canadianlisa]

I second on the bee- it is also fairly easy to fold once you get the hang of it. We got ours in perfect condition from Ebay. It is also very light so if you need to carry it up and down stairs it is possible on your own.

[crystal7]

A vote for the Bugaboo Cameleon here. Although not exactly slimline we manage well in our 2 bed first floor flat (stays unfolded in the shared hallway, luckily we have a lovely downstairs neighbour). It's one of the smallest prams that lies completely flat and our nap-refusing daughter has always slept well in it (in both pram and pushchair modes).

BUT is does take up quite a lot of boot space, ok if you're away for a weekend but a tight squeeze for a longer holiday (in our Golf anyway). For that reason we also have a Maclaren Quest which is fine but a bumpy ride if ground not completely flat!

[plimsoul]

maclaren are great, fold away, cheap and british!

[linzkg]

I completely agree with lorraine - the microlite is fab! I get around the local shops with a basket in one hand and buggy in the other - its v slim and folds up 'long and thin'. Great for new bubs as the car seat fits onto the base in no time. Good plump tyres - not cheap plastic ones - I was nipping in and out of the city centre with confidence. (I do need to actually sell mine but I still use it to go shopping with my 7 month old son as the car seat slips into the base but you're welcome to have a look at how it all works..)

I've also bought a maclaren - this will see my baby through now - its fab too! Easy to take up and down with your baby in the other arm.

I find most other makes fold flat, almost into squares as such and take up space in the boot.

[benjaminty]

Mellors Wrote:

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> One child or two? If one, plans for any more? Do

> you use public transport? Car boot? Fold up to

> store, or can you keep it out?

>

> More info pelase :)

Seeing how my mate is coping with twins... thankfully it's just the one.

Plans? Really don't know but I doubt it... this was bordering on a medical miracle

yes do use buses, tubes and trains.

Car boot - golf hatchback

Prefer to fold up yes

Thank you all for your input

[jollybaby]

Hi I'm looking for puschair advice too. Was wondering whether anyone has had any experience of Mountain Buggies. If so are they easy to manouevre? Do they fold well and fit easily in your boot? They seemed to be very popular when I was in Australia recently - I suppose not surprising as they're a kiwi brand - but you don't see that many on the streets of ED. Many thanks