Need a nan pushchair

MrsE_2

I'm looking after my grandson one day per week & his Bugaboo almost reduced me to tears.
What's the simplist, umbrella folding, light stroller?

moneypuddle

What about these? http://www.mothercare.com/buggies-strollers/pushchair_stroller,default,sc.html

Air_Cooled_75

We got a Silver Cross Pop, it was about £80, really lightweight and folds up great. I have it in the car for when we go shopping. I have a 3 wheeler thing for walking the dog but it would be too cumbersome for shopping.

kj*daisy

Maclaren buggies are simple to fold and unfold, and very easy to push.

pinkclouds

The cheapest Maclaren you can get your hands on. Super easy, I promise.

Alternatively, if you are primarily interested in weight, the cheapest stroller at any store i.e. the type that cost about 25 quid. They are always lightweight umbrella folding buggies.

meritaten

my DIL had this contraption that apparently converted into a car seat, buggy, more solid buggy and for all I know a star ship!
I was deeply embarrassed to have to ask one of the young mums at clinic to show me how to put the backrest down when I (inadvertently) flipped it too upright for a two month baby!

Nicki

How old is the baby and what kind of things will you be using it for?

A lot of the cheaper ones are only suitable for 6 months +. Younger babies need seat backs which will recline.

Will you be out and about a fair bit with the baby and will you want him sometimes to sleep in the pushchair? If so, you probably need one which has more than one seat position and with a hood and rain cover. You might also want to think about one with some form of carry basket underneath for a changing bag or light shopping, so you can run errands. If so, one of the McLarens would be a good bet.

If you will usually be driving around with the baby and just need the pushchair for short periods when you get to your destination, then you probably just need a cheap basic model with no frills. Maybe one of the own brand models from mothercare or even one of the supermarkets?

MummyOfTwo

id go for a second hand Baby Jogger Citi Mini - folds with one hand, you cant go wrong.

MrsE_2

Baby is nearly a year & will use it once a week tops, if I pop to shops, may use it far less.
My sister has a McClaren as her "nan" buggy & she says they are not as light & simple as they used to be.

MrsE_2

MummyOfTwo wrote: »

id go for a second hand Baby Jogger Citi Mini - folds with one hand, you cant go wrong.

Was def gonna go secondhand.

koalamummy

I would also recommend the baby jogger. As well as the one hand fold the fabric comes off really easily to go through the washing machine. Ours is now being used for a second time round as our days out and travel pushchair and still looks brand new despite both users having severe reflux.

My mum is in her 60's and bemoans that pushchairs weren't as good and easy to use in her day :rotfl:

If you don't mind one of the 3 wheel models there are lots available very cheaply as they have now launched a 4 wheel version.