bloody expensive push chairs/prams
Discussion
MrsNST is due to drop mid nov.. been to mothercare looking at pushchairs and have narrowed it down to a Quinny buzz or bugaboo Cameleon. simply because they are small and lightweight and both fit into the boot of the XK with no problems. the only problem with the buzz is the storage net is pretty useless.
Anyone got any comments on robustness/reliability of the two brands?
Cheers
NST
Anyone got any comments on robustness/reliability of the two brands?
Cheers
NST
Edited by NST on Wednesday 3rd September 12:00
Mutsy.
Nothing else to say.
One thing to bear in mind - whatever 'transport system' you end up buying for £5-600+, by about six months it will be in the garage and you'll be using the cheapo stroller you bought as an extra all the time.
Nothing else to say.
One thing to bear in mind - whatever 'transport system' you end up buying for £5-600+, by about six months it will be in the garage and you'll be using the cheapo stroller you bought as an extra all the time.
Edited by Justayellowbadge on Wednesday 3rd September 12:15
SpydieNut said:
we have a quinny - 3 wheeled one. and to say i'm not impressed with the quality of it, given the price, is an understatement.
ditto, every where we take that bloody thing the wheel scrapes on the brake and it doesn't bloody fold properly, if I knew it was Spanish Crap when she wanted it, it would not have been bought. I always use the £50 cheapo job these days.edited to add, £700 all in too! maddness, the pram for our first nipper, silver cross, cost us £50 second hand, and yes it may have been heavier and no disk brake to show off too, but I could get quite drunk with £650.
Edited by BlueEyedBoy on Wednesday 3rd September 12:05
We bought a quinny buzz (but not used it yet as baby is due to drop on sunday!)
But I think quality is fine from what Ive seen. Weve also bought an extra carry bag that sits under the frame.
I couldnt believe the price of all the prams on the market though - Its a fashion parade for 'yummy mummies'
But I think quality is fine from what Ive seen. Weve also bought an extra carry bag that sits under the frame.
I couldnt believe the price of all the prams on the market though - Its a fashion parade for 'yummy mummies'
2something said:
I have only heard very good things about Bugaboos, apart from the price that is. Apparently they are light-weight and it's very easy to switch the different seats and whatever around.
Try walking down hill with one, or going over rough terrain, the break is a bloody wrist strap....for £800Anybody noticed how huge and complicated the new travel systems have become. You can hardly fit them in a normal hatch back like a focus anymore. I also see many of the 3 wheelers have a front disc brake. I cannot imagine when you need the stopping power of disc brakes in a pushchair.
You cannot underestimate the importance of having the "best" of pushchairs to a new mummy.
Dont even try! Just smile sweetly, pay up and be grateful its a pushchair not a new car!!
Anyway, i like to think I am a pushchair snob and both are great. The Bugaboo was the celeb choice in 2005/6 and was very fashionable although now its not so much as everyone seems to have one. Its downside is probably that the "pram" part is quite low down. Both can fit the maxi cosi infant carriers and both can have multi facing seat arrangements. The Quinny dosnt have a large basket but you can buy handle clips to place bags on. The Quinny is probably a more comfortable ride for the nipper given the large wheels and is certainly very easy to manouver.
Personaly Id go for the Quinny (2008) just for looks and ease of use. Although the Bugaboo may have a slighty better resale value.
Dont even try! Just smile sweetly, pay up and be grateful its a pushchair not a new car!!
Anyway, i like to think I am a pushchair snob and both are great. The Bugaboo was the celeb choice in 2005/6 and was very fashionable although now its not so much as everyone seems to have one. Its downside is probably that the "pram" part is quite low down. Both can fit the maxi cosi infant carriers and both can have multi facing seat arrangements. The Quinny dosnt have a large basket but you can buy handle clips to place bags on. The Quinny is probably a more comfortable ride for the nipper given the large wheels and is certainly very easy to manouver.
Personaly Id go for the Quinny (2008) just for looks and ease of use. Although the Bugaboo may have a slighty better resale value.
Basically buy the cheapest one you can from ebay. I think i may have spent £20 on ours for the first and then another £20 on it to get new wheels for the second.
Veruy few buggies meet the primary requirement of a buggy/pram which is that you have to be able to put it up and down while holding the sprog.
At the end of the day all prams and buggies are designed by single men who have no idea about kids or buggies.
Veruy few buggies meet the primary requirement of a buggy/pram which is that you have to be able to put it up and down while holding the sprog.
At the end of the day all prams and buggies are designed by single men who have no idea about kids or buggies.
We went for the icandy apple as if we have an other we can upgrade it to a "pair" using the same base.
We thought the bugaboo was to small for grown ups to push and that even small babies looked likely to explode out of it.
If the possibility of another is not on the horizon I'd say go with the Mutsy they were are second choice. Or go for the Stokke, bonkers looking and pricey but cool as F
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We thought the bugaboo was to small for grown ups to push and that even small babies looked likely to explode out of it.
If the possibility of another is not on the horizon I'd say go with the Mutsy they were are second choice. Or go for the Stokke, bonkers looking and pricey but cool as F
kWe had (still have) the Quinny Buzz. The quality is OK but you do get some "pay-back" in the cost with customer services. Our front wheel seized and a quick email to them saw a new one sent out in the post.
The front wheel squeaks and it's bd annoying, plus it has low grip on shiny surfaces meaning you are fighting it in shops and the like.
That said, we had the full thing which would take the car seat (very convenient), pram and buggy so it is a one-stop solution. It is light weight and once you get used to how it folds, it is a clever design.
We've now got a Phil & Ted's double thingy and it weighs a ton and has crushed my fingers a few times on collapse. As a result, I hate it but the missus likes it (possible for the same reasons!).
I would recommend the Quinny but, that said, I don't know about the bugaboo (aside from the requisite 3/4 length combat trousers and middle-class attitude that seem to be de rigueur)
The front wheel squeaks and it's b
d annoying, plus it has low grip on shiny surfaces meaning you are fighting it in shops and the like.That said, we had the full thing which would take the car seat (very convenient), pram and buggy so it is a one-stop solution. It is light weight and once you get used to how it folds, it is a clever design.
We've now got a Phil & Ted's double thingy and it weighs a ton and has crushed my fingers a few times on collapse. As a result, I hate it but the missus likes it (possible for the same reasons!).
I would recommend the Quinny but, that said, I don't know about the bugaboo (aside from the requisite 3/4 length combat trousers and middle-class attitude that seem to be de rigueur)
http://www.recaro-seats.co.uk/child-seats/young-tr...
The OH and i have been looking at these
The OH and i have been looking at these
Edited by Drop Test b3nxj on Wednesday 3rd September 12:21
Smart roadster said:
We went for the icandy apple as if we have an other we can upgrade it to a "pair" using the same base.
We thought the bugaboo was to small for grown ups to push and that even small babies looked likely to explode out of it.
If the possibility of another is not on the horizon I'd say go with the Mutsy they were are second choice. Or go for the Stokke, bonkers looking and pricey but cool as Fk
I have the Icandy Pear. Excellent choice the Apple if you need to upgrade you can just buy the "pip" to accomodate two nippers. I love mine.We thought the bugaboo was to small for grown ups to push and that even small babies looked likely to explode out of it.
If the possibility of another is not on the horizon I'd say go with the Mutsy they were are second choice. Or go for the Stokke, bonkers looking and pricey but cool as F
kI also have the Quinny Zapp as its the smallest pushchair folded up and will go in the mini boot leaving loads of space and also will go on as hand luggage on a plane and fits into the overhead lockers.
NST said:
MrsNST is due to drop mid Nov.. been to mothercare looking at pushchairs and have narrowed it down to a Quinny buzz or bugaboo Cameleon simply because they are small and lightweight and both fit into the boot of the XK with no problems. the only problem with the buzz is the storage net is pretty useless. the ones which all the other try hard Mums have, and so we've got to have one of course......
FFS buy a second hand one for £50 from EBAY. The kid won't care. Neither should your wife.Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff