Pushchair recommendations

glimmerofhope

Hi
I have also started the mind boggling search.
I had the sales asst in mothercare demonstrate a few for me. The silver cross surf is light and quite compact and she did fold with one hand. She was telling me should has carpel tunnel in her fingers. also the car seat had a button either side to release but you could press the right one first and then the left.
Maybe try mothercare or John Lewis when it gets quieter in Jan they may have more to time to help

And best wishes for your new arrival. There are a couple of good forums on here depending at what stage you are

glimmer x

Magicboo

Hi,
sorry to butt in-I'm reading your thread with great interest as I'm also looking at pushchairs at the moment. I have read great things about the baby jogger (the mini double, as I'm expecting twins), but the only thing I haven't been able to find out about is how good they are off road. I live in the countryside, have 3 dogs who need walking and a Mother who lives 1/2 mile away (by muddy footpath!) so the pushchair will need to be good off road-have you done any off roading with yours? Does it cope well?
Thank you

Gillyx

Magicboo wrote: »

Hi,
sorry to butt in-I'm reading your thread with great interest as I'm also looking at pushchairs at the moment. I have read great things about the baby jogger (the mini double, as I'm expecting twins), but the only thing I haven't been able to find out about is how good they are off road. I live in the countryside, have 3 dogs who need walking and a Mother who lives 1/2 mile away (by muddy footpath!) so the pushchair will need to be good off road-have you done any off roading with yours? Does it cope well?
Thank you

Hi on the website I found this.. (apparently the wheels are interchangeable)

8” Wheels
A smaller lightweight wheel that’s ideal for strolls on smooth urban terrain. 6” and 8” wheels allow the stroller to fold to a more compact size - great for frequent transportation and travel.

12” Wheels
Perfect for walking on grass, trails or pavements. Wonderful for city life where smaller wheels mean a more compact stroller. You will fall in love with the 12” if you have previously owned a conventional stroller.

16” Wheels
One of our most popular wheel sizes because of its versatility. It’s large enough to handle snow or sand, yet small enough to fit into small places. Perfectly suited for jogging and walking.

20” Wheels
Serious runners adore this size because it provides a longer stride. The larger wheel easily handles rough terrain and provides a smoother ride for little passengers.

Not sure how much that helps?

Sammy_Girl

Magicboo wrote: »

Hi,
sorry to butt in-I'm reading your thread with great interest as I'm also looking at pushchairs at the moment. I have read great things about the baby jogger (the mini double, as I'm expecting twins), but the only thing I haven't been able to find out about is how good they are off road. I live in the countryside, have 3 dogs who need walking and a Mother who lives 1/2 mile away (by muddy footpath!) so the pushchair will need to be good off road-have you done any off roading with yours? Does it cope well?
Thank you

Hi Magicboo - I have the single version and use it for dog walking. The City Mini is ok for off road - but I wouldn't say it was designed for off road - the wheels are quite small and they are not air filled tyres which is really best for off road. But I find it easier to fold up and put in the boot with the dog! It does have some suspension, so better than some other strollers.

My main buggy is the iCandy Apple Jogger which is a dream off road - but I rarely use it off road now as it doesn't fit in the boot with the dog, and I don't like to get it all mucky and dirty as its too nice :rotfl:

Gillyx

From what I can see online the Mountain Buggy Duo has great reviews online for a double off roading buggy

BB2_2

I have a City Mini Double as I have twins and I really like it but I don't think that it would be great on muddy paths! I also have the Baby Jogger City Select and that would be better as the wheels are bigger but the pushchair is so heavy that it would be hard to get through the mud. Check out the Mountain Buggy Duet too.

The City Mini is fab and so easy to fold, as someone else said there are new improved models coming soon so if you can wait for them then that's a good idea.

good luck.

mum2twinsx2

Sammy_Girl wrote: »

Another thumbs up for the Baby Jogger City Mini here. This is our dog walking/travel buggy and it is so lightweight and compact. And it does take a variety of car seat models with an adaptor. I used a Maxi-Cosi on ours no problem. It also lays flat and has a super big hood.

Are you near a John Lewis as they stock them, so you could try it out?

I have the twin version bj its ace.. we also have a single one. Cant rate it enough.

mum26

Magicboo wrote: »

Hi,
sorry to butt in-I'm reading your thread with great interest as I'm also looking at pushchairs at the moment. I have read great things about the baby jogger (the mini double, as I'm expecting twins), but the only thing I haven't been able to find out about is how good they are off road. I live in the countryside, have 3 dogs who need walking and a Mother who lives 1/2 mile away (by muddy footpath!) so the pushchair will need to be good off road-have you done any off roading with yours? Does it cope well?
Thank you

I had one of these when I had twins and a baby 16 months apart - I had the toddler seat attatchment to go with it:

http://adventurebuggycompany.com/twinbuggy.htm

It was the best thing i've ever owned (and with six children and a buggy addiction i've had LOTS! I also used to be a pushchair tester for Tamba), excellent in town and off road, brilliant basket, very comfy and supportive for babies and for me to push and although it looks huge it was the same width as the nipper double

*Redhead*

What about a Quinny Buzz 3?

The reason I suggest that is that it has one hand fold and it also unfolds itself.

It's also travel system compatible with a carrycot and a number of carseats.

Its here if you want to have a look at it