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caliandjack 
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 1:19pm |
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We are wanting to get an umbrella stroller to use when we travel with DD she'll be 9 months.
What features do I need to look for?
What brands/models do you recommend?
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Bambino
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 2:31pm |
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I haven't got the answer to this but my FIL suggested getting an attachment that carries an umbrella to a golf trundler ... perhaps another option for you?
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 3:37pm |
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hi :-) i just travelled to sydney with my 15 month old and had to buy a stroller to take with us.
i went looking at a few different models, one being a childcare rover that a friend recommended. i ended up buying a milano one that reclines so that my boy was able to lie back and sleep while we were out and about. it is/was awesome! i got it from babycity for around $180.
only real recommendation i can suggest is buying one that reclines. it just gives you the option of them having a little snooze while you're sightseeing or shopping.
hope that helps :-)
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caliandjack
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 3:52pm |
thanks mum2george I'll have a look around
Bambino I don't get it 
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 4:26pm |
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I know Kmart does one for $30 and it's pretty basic like the ones you can hire from most malls.
We have a Quicksmart stroller and I got it on sale for $100 from Farmers about 9 months ago. It's been great but doesn't recline all the way! But very small and compact.
There are quite a few around so I'd recommend going out and testing them on the Weekends from shops like Baby City, Baby Factory, Farmers, The Warehouse, Baby Star (if they have that in Akl), etc.
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 4:27pm |
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If you are tall like me (1.8m), take it for a test drive first. I bought a cheapie from BabyFactory. Perfectly fine for my needs but I kept kicking it and had to stoop slightly to push it so didn't bother using it.
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 5:02pm |
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If you are tall like me (1.8m), take it for a test drive first. I bought a cheapie from BabyFactory. Perfectly fine for my needs but I kept kicking it and had to stoop slightly to push it so didn't bother using it. |
Lol I'm the complete opposite and a lot lower to the ground than you. Thanks for the advice though.
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 6:35pm |
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Okay... what is an umbrella stroller? I thought you meant a stroller with an umbrella on it! Ha ha! I am an idiot! And also exhausted ... I blame the baby!
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 7:19pm |
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one that fols up like an umbrella.
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 7:36pm |
Haha Bambino, I figured that might be what you meant. It's actually a stroller that folds up really small like an umbrella does 
Cali - no help cos I don't have one. Perhaps a manduca though? 
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Posted: 31 May 2011 at 8:48am |
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I have one I borrowed from Mum, so it's a few years old. One thing I thought worth mentioning though - mine doesn't recline, and I don't miss that a bit. At Jacob's age, if he sleeps in the stroller, he sleeps sitting up (even in our Mountain Buggy, which could recline if I wanted)
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Posted: 01 June 2011 at 10:20pm |
JessDub wrote:
If you are tall like me (1.8m), take it for a test drive first. I bought a cheapie from BabyFactory. Perfectly fine for my needs but I kept kicking it and had to stoop slightly to push it so didn't bother using it. |
Oh I have that problem a lot. We ended up buying a chicco stroller cause I found phil & ted etc i just kicked all the time and had to lean forward! But will have to be super wary as need to get an umbrella stroller for a holiday later this year with a 7month old.
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Posted: 01 June 2011 at 10:22pm |
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Oh yes, and it's queen's birthday this weekend - so bound to be good specials about!
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Posted: 04 June 2011 at 3:39pm |
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I have the cheapest Jolly Jumper one I could find from Farmers, got it when my son was about 6 months old and he likes it so much better than the expensive full sized reclining stroller we got from BabyCity. We actually have two cheap Jolly Jumper models and one of them seems to be more comfortable for my son than the other...one seems to make him sit up more straight and the seat is less deep than the other. Anyway, my advice would be to sit your child in a couple of strollers in the shop if at all possible, it maybe be obvious right away that one is less comfortable than another. Also the one thing that I really wish mine had is a little basket underneath for stashing a small blanket/jumper/water bottle.
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Posted: 04 June 2011 at 4:24pm |
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I've got a sling for her so not worries there.
Thanks leks82 that is a good idea about trying them out.
I hardly recline the Phil & Teds - DD sleeps as she is, she prefers sitting up so she can see.
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Posted: 04 June 2011 at 10:31pm |
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We are getting a Phil and Ted smart :) nice small and compact but still strong looking.
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Posted: 05 June 2011 at 7:48am |
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I have a small non reclining jolly jumper stroller. DS sleeps fine. But I too wish it had a basket but we cope without it. I got it from farmers on sale for $50
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