Why is your stroller the best?

To answer the question in the title, because it's got my baby in it

But as to my brand of stroller (Mountain Buggy urban explorer), I don't think it's probably for you. It's got three wheels and will fit Jacob for a while yet, but although I've taken it on a plane it's by no means the most compact and while it wasn't $800 new it was over $500. It works really well for us, though

How exciting buying a stroller - and confusing as there are so many out there!

I agree with Hopes, Mountain Buggy are the best and there are lots of 2nd hand ones in Trademe. I especially think MB when you mention forest walks/jogs. I love my MB's (yes I have 3!). One each for running, shopping and on the farm.

But also agree with Pudgy, a baby carrier would be a great investment also. I've had a baby bjorn and an Ergo. Both are great but there are heaps out there. For a bargain keep an eye on Trademe. I got my baby bjorn for $50 and retail is around $200 I think!

Have fun! :-)

I have a Mountain Buggy Urban Elite. It is coming up 3.5 years old now and is still in fantastic shape. We went to Baby Factory and cheekily asked when they were due to go on special and got it for $500. They even let us take it out to the car to make sure it fit into the boot of the car without hassle. I have seen them on Trademe for $200 - $300. I would highly recommend them. Ours has been everywhere from the beach to forest walk tracks. It fits into the Air NZ large plastic bag when you take the back wheels off and collapses easily without you having to grow an extra pair of arms. Good luck

Thanks for the tips so far.

I've been lucky in that I've been given a nature baby sling but it's the running in the forest that I would love a buggy for. Guess I'll have to keep an eye on TM and specials.

A friend of mine has an MB urban elite for her 4 month old and she raves about it.

If you want to take your buggy out running and especially running off road you will need a mountain buggy.

Hubby and are i big runners and researched it quite carefully before buying and this was the only one really. The good news is that some people think the quality has gone down a bit on the new 'made in China' ones, so get a second hand one that was Made in NZ off trademe.

Mine is a 2005 and we've run 3-5 times per week with it most weeks including some offroad and beach runs. It is in great nick, only needed a new inner tube so far ($20). I don't think any other brand has such a study frame. I regularly get my 3.5 year old and 2 year and all the groceries on the poor old thing and it just handles it. Older boy balances on the foot rest or they cuddle in together under the storm cover. Even the canvas is still in good nick despite all this.

In terms of plane travel it may be worth just getting an umbrella stroller if you are going for a short trip, but you can take the MB with the wheels off (quick release wheels so easily done).

kiwiking wrote: I'm on the hunt for a stroller/pushchair so when I get closer to DD I am more informed and in a better position to go out and buy one. I was a bit overhwelmed at the P&C show to be honest and I didn't want to buy one in haste. I am looking for a few key points: - Easy to fold away/put up (especially for an aeroplane) - Three wheels (for long forest walks/jogs) - Not going to break the bank (my car cost $800, I begrudge spending the same on a pushchair, although I will spend $6000 on a bike) - Will grow with the baby (ie can use it for a couple of years) Your views on your pushchairs is much appreciated. Thanks

Jeep Overland can be one alternative single jogging stroller with fixed front wheel that might suit your needs. It's relatively easy to fold with efficient storage as it can be kept in stand-up position. For further details on features and reviews, you may refer to the following link: http://jogging-stroller-reviews.net/jeep-overland-limited-reviews/

Edited by Lestorke