3 wheel prams

You don't have to pay that kind of money for one. I have a bertini marine (from farmers) that I got at half price which was $200 which is always on special and it's great for off roading and pavement walking. It goes around my parents farm - or did when Daniel was little. And it's even been down the river.

Instead of buying now, you could always just put the money into a high interest savings account, that way your money can be earning money for you and it will be there for a big spend up when you do get a positive

Even though I am expecting my first child, I would highly recommend the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite. I have used older models for my cousin's children, and they are so manouverable, sturdy, and light. I just recently brought myself a red one, in the 2008 model.

The good thing with the Urban Elite, is that the front wheel can either be fixed or moveable, with a twist of a knob on the side of the wheel. So having it fixed is good if you are walking long distances, running, or going over bumpy terrain. When the wheel is made moveable/swivelable, it is good for when you are in shopping malls or supermarkets.

The model this year also has the capacity of having the seat lie completely flat for a newborn, if are not going to use a the carrycot.

If you get one from the Baby Factory (this year's model), they are $749.95, which also includes a free rain cover as well.

Make sure you test drive which ever you get for weight, lifting them in and out of the car is a big part of it and some are heavier than others. We were given a mountain buggy terrain when we first had Leah which was fine as we hadn't paid for it, but I probably would have bought the Urban instead with the swivel wheel. We have sold that and bought a mothers choice one from Farmers when they were on special (and I had vouchers) as it came with a toddler seat and Leah won't be 2 by the time this one comes. The mountain buggy doesn't have a toddler seat but rather a kiddie board for them to stand on but we wanted to be able to restrain her if needed!!!

I just bought a MB Urban, and LOVE it, although our little one is yet to be born!

In the store the shop assistant sold us on the Urban instead of the Urban Elite as she didnt think the extras (nappy bag, liner etc) were worth the price difference.

Oh and i love the mountain buggy sleeping bag.. so snuggly.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my urban mountain buggy. It is so easy to steer and has been on bush tracks and is also good around town.
I am going to have to now change to a Phil and Ted as will need a double buggy. I kind of think in hindsight we should have brought a Phil and Teds in the first place but I still prefer the mountain buggies for just one child.
Like Kiwibub said I haven't been bothered by not having an urban elite - the extra features didn;t matter to us so we didn't bother paying the difference.