Prams - decisions, decisions

I'm having so much trouble deciding what pram to get for number 2. DD will be just over 3 and she doesn't like to sit in a stroller anymore so I don't need to worry about getting one with a toddler seat.

I really like the Steelcraft Strider, it comes in 3 or 4 wheel. But its about $450 and I don't know if I should be spending that much. Does anyone have one of these?

I also really like the Phil and Teds Sports, but once again don't know if I can't justify spending the money.

There's so many prams out there for around $150-$200, Farmers have some Mothers Choice for $150 but then I don't know how the cheaper models can compare to the more expensive prams.
I keep thinking maybe I should just get a cheaper one as it will be just as good as one of the more expensive prams.

Argh this is so confusing, and I'm starting to get obsessed with it. I'm looking on the net at prams all the time.
Oh yeah I prefer 3 wheel ones too.

Please help, does anyone have any suggestions and any bad exeriences with a cheaper pram

We have had three wheel strollers ...wasn't overly thrilled with them, one was a steelcraft I spent $400 on brand new, had to sell as I had great difficulty fitting it in my boot and was such a hassle to unfold! Ended up selling on Trade Me and moving to a cheaper pram...

A mothers choice(4 wheel) from Farmers ...the wheels didn't last long & it was hard to steer after a while because the front ones swivelled in all different directions and pram would tip.

The one we have now is fantastic, I will give you the link for it here

We bought it when it was on special $99 down from $130 i think...cheapest pram we invested in and by far the best! It serves newborn through to 17kg ...and now with Lucas at 11months of age its perfect for him to sit up in and if he nods off while out in the pram just a flick of a switch and i can put him into layback/recline position no hassle without him waking!

I found it really easy to steer & fold up ...very compact and lightweight compared to most!

Really it comes down to personal choice ...

It doesn't go totally flat, but pretty close. Comes with a rain cover as well. You can also get the capsule that goes with it which clips in it (I never bothered with this).

I love my pram, it's soo easily to move around and its a nice height.

LOL ....that was random

Yeah the bulky ones suck! I LOVE my nice compact umbrella fold, if i ever have another this type will be my first choice (providing it serves from newborn upwards)

sally belly, do you find that the back wheels on your Strider are too wide for some doors? And since Liam is only 2 months, does he sleep ok in it since it doesn't like completely flat, or do you have the bassinet for it?

I've heard some bad stories about Steelcraft but I guess its personal preference

The only problem with that is I live in Southland and most of the listings are in the Nth Island so I'd end up paying a lot for postage.

So far I haven't found that the back wheels are too wide. Hubby tells me he *thinks* that the wheels are slightly wider than other strollers but so far I've not had any probs. Liam sleeps in it fine even though it doesn't go completely flat. We don't have the bassinet & I didn't even know you could get one.

I too had heard bad things about Steelcraft (mostly after doing a search on here ) but so far I'm very happy with it.

Good luck with your decision. It took us AGES to decide on the Strider.

Well I'm pretty pleased with my latest purchase.
I went into Farmers to buy the Steelcraft Strider. They have 30% off so it would have been $350, I thought that was a bargain
Anyway, I still wasnt sure if I was happy with it but the sale finishes tomorrow so I didn't want to miss out.
The lady points to a pram and says, 'you can have that for $75'. I couldn' believe it, it was originally $249 on sale for $150 and she said it was old stock so needed to get rid of it.
Its a 3 wheeler, Mothers Choice. Its not exactly what I wanted, mainly cos its blue, but has all the features I wanted. I just couldn't say no to a deal like that.

We have got a Mothers Choice one, its got a little cover to protect baby from wind etc and it comes with a rain cover. Easy to fold and sturdy and its a 3 wheeler. I think it was about $250 or something. We have the matching highchair aswell