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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 14:21

In nesting mode these days...research about baby essentials is driving me nuts! Now am totally confused whether to go for Stokke or Quinny....out of your experience which one do you suggest is the best option for baby???
I like Stokke coz its high and will be easy on my double slipped disc ailing back..... any other brands worth checking out??? HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:57

I just got my bright apple-green stokke and am THRILLED with it. My mother bought it second hand for me in the Netherlands, had it "serviced" at the Stokke dealer to make sure it's in great condition and took it with her when she visited last week. Including the oversized/extra baggage fees we only paid Dhs1700 in total, as opposed to the 5000 it costs new in the shops here! If you've got family coming over or if you're visiting your home country yourself before baby comes it's definitely worth looking at some classifieds. Wow wat a deal!!! I ahve family in Edinburgh...will ask them to look for second hand options if any....thanks a lot! If all else fails will settle for the BIG hole in DH's pocket and ask him not to invest on baby pushing gift for me.. LOL!

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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 14:48

I just got my bright apple-green stokke and am THRILLED with it. My mother bought it second hand for me in the Netherlands, had it "serviced" at the Stokke dealer to make sure it's in great condition and took it with her when she visited last week. Including the oversized/extra baggage fees we only paid Dhs1700 in total, as opposed to the 5000 it costs new in the shops here! If you've got family coming over or if you're visiting your home country yourself before baby comes it's definitely worth looking at some classifieds.

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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 12:30

I bought the Stokke and love it! I bought the bassinet which was great because DD was perfectly flat and comfortable to sleep in for long periods of time (I used it as a moses basket as well). We also bought a Maxi Cosi car seat which was very easy to put on and off the frame of the Stokke and not too heavy! Then when she was older we moved her to the stroller and again it was brilliant because she was able to see clearly, being that little bit higher up. We even found that we could use it almost as a high chair in cafes and restaurants. It is VERY expensive but we bought ours in the UK and had it shipped over which saved us over 3000AED. If you can afford it, buy it - you won't regret it but if you don't want so spend that much money (and I wouldn't blame you) then there are plenty of good prams out there! Thanks....I found the izisleep option of car seat bassinet very tempting...from Stokke...I can easily use it for 0-3 month for my bub! It's the biggest spending I will be doing if I go for Stokke but odd are all for this as it's good for my back, scaleable and last forever as per the reviews.... About shipping option...my brother is in edinburgh let me ask him to find out how cheap is it from there...as here the entire gamut will; cost around 7000aed with car seat etc.

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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 12:04

I bought the Stokke and love it! I bought the bassinet which was great because DD was perfectly flat and comfortable to sleep in for long periods of time (I used it as a moses basket as well). We also bought a Maxi Cosi car seat which was very easy to put on and off the frame of the Stokke and not too heavy! Then when she was older we moved her to the stroller and again it was brilliant because she was able to see clearly, being that little bit higher up. We even found that we could use it almost as a high chair in cafes and restaurants. It is VERY expensive but we bought ours in the UK and had it shipped over which saved us over 3000AED. If you can afford it, buy it - you won't regret it but if you don't want so spend that much money (and I wouldn't blame you) then there are plenty of good prams out there!

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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 11:52

With a bad back you also need to think about lifting your travel system in and out of the car (much harder work than lifting baby so don't go too heavy). Maybe borrow a toddler and check whether they can climb into the pram by themselves (mine can into the my3 which is handy) I seem to remember the stoke having good storage access which is a plus, and make sure you can fold and unfold by yourself, don't let the guy in the shop do it. ah yes...thanks for this insight too... am looking for a travel system for a new born...so yes, folding and unfolding of the stroller and putting it in the boot is another task I need to prepare for my ailing back. in 23rd week by sciatica is a raging pain....god help me! Will definitely try my hand at the stroller than the shop person...thanks ever so much...

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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 09:29

With a bad back you also need to think about lifting your travel system in and out of the car (much harder work than lifting baby so don't go too heavy). Maybe borrow a toddler and check whether they can climb into the pram by themselves (mine can into the my3 which is handy) I seem to remember the stoke having good storage access which is a plus, and make sure you can fold and unfold by yourself, don't let the guy in the shop do it.

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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 08:52

Oh yes...big investment the Stokke....but I can't seem to find any option which is high as this that....and with bad back bending with baby wght in arms will be a nitemare am pre-empting! Let me check Mother care range this weekend.... thanks for sharing.

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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 16:10

I would have loved to get the stokke, its nice and high, but DH wouldn't fork out that much cash. We bought the mothercare My3, I think the have the spin now instead, and its lasted well.

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