Advice on a pram PLEASE!

Hi Ladies

Am just hoping to get a few opinions on whether this is a good pram/deal.

http://www.babyfactory.co.nz/products/group/17/page/1/style/66945a/

The only thing I would say is that if you are planning on having another, I would look for one that you can add a toddler seat to at a later stage.

We NEVER thought of that when we bought our first pram, and then ended up having to sell it to get another for the arrival of number two.

Also ...

Quite a lot of Mums prefer a capsule that has a base attachment. It means the base stays in the car and the capsule clicks in and out (so you dont have to strap it in each time), so you might want to consider that point too.

Lots of prams have attachments that you can put the capsule on the actual pram (Phil and Teds do for example) .. or you could just get some snap and go wheels .. which are far lighter than trying to cart a full sized pram around with you.

And finally .. (man I can rave on)

I would go down to the baby factory and check to see the pram fits in your boot! And that it can be collapsed easily.

Definitely go and try it out. I tried that pram and didnt like it, found it to heavy and also did not fit in my car boot.
I ended up with a Mountain Buggy with no regrets at all. Oh and like mentioned above, the capsule that clicks into the base is great. I hired one for 6 months for $60.

I love my P&T and iv heard others rave about MB so maybe have a good look at those 2 and decide which you prefer. phil and teds or mountain buggy.

Hi,

Definately look at a pram that the capsule can click into - great as you don't have to wake bubs up. Also when looking we brought a brand that can fit a toddler seat onto as well. Definately have a good go at collapsing the pram - 1st time out I just about threw the thing over the side of the carpark building as I couldn't get it down! Also try it in your boot as they can be quite bulky and hard to lift. I am just about to go back to the full size pram after using a Snap and Go - these I can't say enough about they are AWESOME (again no waking bubs) and so light and easy to get in and out of the car and I have hired mine from Baby on the Move for six months for a total of $60. I wish I had consulted with Baby on the Move for my capsule and pram instead of just going to Baby City and purchasing without knowing what I really needed - I'll definately be using to purchase my car seat! And the snap base in the car is so much easier and safer too.


Edited by hannibal

Thanks LF and Hannibil! Is there any of the P&Ts you should avoid? I heard something about a bad brake on one of them??

Thanks LF!! You've been a huge help

The older versions of P&T had the sticky brake. That was the deciding factor for us not getting one (everything else was good) as I bruised my foot trying to put it on and then take it off again - and I was wearing shoes.

But yeah, I think they've changed it now like LF said.

We had a strap in capsule and it wasn't too hard once you got the hang of it. Your absolute best option is to find a capsule that goes in a base but can also be strapped in. Then you can have it in your car and also take it in other people's cars too. There are some around but sorry I don't know the brands.