Advise on Stroller for 1st time parents

The best way to work out what is best for you is to go into the stores and have a look at the different models.

We got a P&T Dash and I don't like it the steering is difficult.

off road, a fixed front wheel is best, and swivel for town/shops. Phil & Teds flicks to either at push of a button.

valcos are really heavy bulky my friend has one and its 14kg p&t is 9kg, important difference when lifting out of cars. valcos seem to fade quicker, depending on colour thou. here is a valco http://www.trademe.co.nz/baby-gear/prams-strollers/three-wheel-strollers/auction-401232688.htm

there are alot of good priced buggys on trademe. eg http://www.trademe.co.nz/baby-gear/prams-strollers/three-wheel-strollers/auction-400388329.htm i cant remember if you in north or south island

I highly recommend a capsule and snap & go, can hire frmo plunket for the first 6-9months, so convienent and light to lift in and out of car. or can buy
http://www.trademe.co.nz/baby-gear/car-seats/capsules/auction-400708337.htm

We have valco ones in store here for what its worth, they had one that was in the $900 range and man was it gorgeous. It was easily the best stroller ive ever driven. I was looking for one that was good for running/park/offroad as well and it would have been my pick. But the price tag was too much. Havent heard anything bad about the other options though.

I got lent a 2nd hand MTB Urban and feel lucky I did, love running and it's great for it on any surface. So much easier to manoeuvre than others I've tried.
On the bulky side for a shop though, but I usually use manduca in that kinda setting.
ETA: That's just what you said above T-rex, I should read more carefully

Was looking enviously at someone's Terrain on Fri, but didn't realise it was harder to fold.

Edited by Spacette

We have a Mountain Buggy urban elite which was expensive but we're both tall and do lots of rough track type walking so the size of the buggy and suspension is great. But it's massive for the back of the car or for the shops. I'm constantly surprised at how narrow isles are in the shops, even bloody baby shops!

I'm another fan of baby carriers (Moby when tiny then into a Manduca) so also keep that in mind. Walking a dog for example is much easier with a baby in a carrier than in a pram.

Bottom line is what is best for one person isn't for the next. Get something that suits what you're going to use it for most - shops/footpaths, running, hiking, size of car, wanting a double for second baby, baby facing you etc.

I have a P+T Explorer and find it great for jogs and for off-road. Follow the sun hood is excellent and so is the lie-back to sitting feature. Also, great if you are thinking of a second baby some day as you can add the extra seat.