Mountain buggy 3 wheelers - opinioins?

Bibendum

Mrs_T wrote:

Thanks Bibendum,

I had a quick look on e-bay and couldn't find any for much cheaper than new! Guess I'll keep my eyes posted.

Perhaps yours didn't sell as well as others if they were the Urban version, with a swivel and lockable front wheel?

Mrs T

I put it down to bad luck or bad timing...as I had a gadget bought directly from New-Zealand that was an additional mini swivel wheel that just went on and off in 2 ticks. I have never seen them sold anywhere else.
Anyway if you are not in a hurry it's worth persevering!

Someone recommended another website https://www.mumsnet.com that has a classified section.

lin473

Something that occurred to me about the mountain buggy for you Mrs T.Were you thinking of this as your only buggy for little T?I don't know whether they are all the same,but mine has a very deep sling seat,which is ideal for me as I use it for my disabled 5 year old,but it may not be very good for a small baby.What do others think?

mummytofour

I dont have this buggy but over the years have had many buggies, I would say that I have always had more than one buggy.
One for the car and shopping and the other for the rough stuff, the thing is you wont want the muddy buggy going shopping, you will want a nice clean one that does not leave clumps of mud all over the shops!

I woudl also suggest that you look at slings and back carries as, you wont be able to very easily get a pushchair over a stile...

Good luck.

Vxx

Mrs_T_13

Lin,

We were hoping to get away with just buying one buggy, but this seems increasingly unlikely. I think we'll get the main cross-country one and a baby sling then see how it goes.

MTF,

In the blurb for the Urban it says it's suitable from birth as the seat goes flat. We'll have a snuggly cozy toes in there too. It's good that you're still using it for your five year old - I like to get good value for money out of things!

Without wanting to sound like a stingy wotsit - I'm utterly gobsmacked at the rubbish that is available for babies and am really cross about all the stories I keep hearing of things only being used for a short time or not at all! I appreciate that clothes and things don't last long - but I expect to get some good usage out of other stuff.

Rant over. 28 weeks pregnant - must be the hormones! :rolleyes:

Thanks again for all the wise words,

Mrs T

Jay-Jay_4

Mrs_T wrote:

I think we'll get the main cross-country one and a baby sling then see how it goes.

Without wanting to sound like a stingy wotsit - I'm utterly gobsmacked at the rubbish that is available for babies and am really cross about all the stories I keep hearing of things only being used for a short time or not at all! I appreciate that clothes and things don't last long - but I expect to get some good usage out of other stuff.

I don't know if many people will agree but I bought a fifty five quid sling for my first and used it about three times. I saved it for my second and again used it about 3 times...... I thought it was essential when I bought it but I could've easily done without it.

I really urge you to borrow one or get a really cheap one as although it's lovely for Dad to carry the baby it can be quite tiring for Mum as once they grow a bit they get blummin heavy.

What I DO use is a backpack type carrier (with a metal frame). We bought this when we were going on a trip around Carnearfon (sp) castle and the pram wouldn't have got around. I now use it for the school run in the morning when we cross some rough ground and a few steps that her buggy wouldn't handle. I keep it in the boot with the cheapo Mothercare buggy so I'm equipped for anything.

It's very tempting to buy all the really expensive equipment but it's only when you go through the various stages on baby, toddler and child that you realise exactly what is essential and what looks nice but is actually a complete waste of money.

In total I have the three prams, a sling and a backpack. I would say that I could manage really well with my three wheeler for mud, grass and running. My buggy for shopping and my backpack for quick trips where a pram is unsuitable. I could totally do without a nice expensive pram or a baby sling.

MeMe

I just wanted to say thanks for all this info too, I'm 28 wks pregnant with my first and utterly confused by the array of buggies, travel systems etc out there! We want something outdoorsy too, living by the beaches, dunes and woods in Cornwall... didn't mean to hijack someone else's thread but wanted to say I appreciate all the advice being given!

Mrs_T_13

Hi MeMe,

Congratulations on your pregnancy! When's your due date? Don't worry about joining the thread - I think we first timers need all the help we can get!

Jay Jay,

Thanks for the advice. I think we'll go for a Wilkinet sling from ebay (about a fiver)- then if we don't use it we won't have wasted too much money.

Best wishes,

Mrs T

mirandamayhem

I've just bought a sling as am expecting number 3, and want to continue using our easylife sport with number 2 when we go out in the car. (we have a bertini and toddler seat for town use which i got when expecting number 2)
I had a ring sling and used it solidly for a year, but i think it depends wholly upon the individual as to whether you're a sling person or not.
I love slings, but wanted one that gives me a bit more freedom with my hands than the ring sling, so have bought a kari-me, and think it's the bees knees having tried it with my 11 month old! If you're going to buy a sling though, definately do your research as there are so so so many and what the celebs like or what is readily advertised may be a waste of money for you!

chaliepud

Just wanted to say we have used the Instep Nipper (from birth) with no.3 and it is great - it is lightweight and although it has a fixed front wheel it fits around the shops fine, folds up easily for the car - front wheel unclips if you have a smaller boot, Son loves it! And it is only £200!You can't put a car seat on it, but to be honest I don't think it is a great idea for a baby to sleep in a car seat for long periods, they should be flat really

HTH

H

MeMe

Hi Mrs T

Due on December 5th, which is coming around incredibly quickly! Just starting to get my head around everything the little one is actually going to need, as opposed to all the things I've seen that I like!