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Help me with the pram

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 09:50

so now after seeing my baby yesterday (anomaly scan) i am much more excited to finalize everything fast before i go back home for delievery. since this is my first baby please guide me what type of stroler should i go for and which brand? i saw few yesterday and got so confused. the ones which are multipurpose are much more helpful? car seat,stroller everything in one. please tell me the points i should keep in mind before buying one.
thanks

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 13:22
we bought the pilko switch from mams & papas http://us.pegperego.com/babyproducts-catalog/2010/Pliko+Switch+Travel+System+2010 agree on just kidding, not the cheapest, but well worth going there for them to explain everything and show you all the gadgets. they really know their stuff.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 09:42
If you want to see a few different options go to JustKidding they have good service and can demonstrate the different advantages of strollers, it helped us when we were looking.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 18:57
I think it's much better if you get the pushchair that has option of clipping on the car seat - it's much easier to move LO from/to car while they are sleeping. As JoannaS mentioned you need to consider weight, size and budget. Weight & size - travel systems tend to be bulky and heavy, so it's not easy to load/unload it from car + take up the space in the trunk. At first I've got Graco Quattro travel system and it was ok when I was just walking around the block with LO, but when I started travelling in the car I absolutely hated it as it was too heavy for me. Also consider how easy it's to fold the pushchair - saves valuable seconds if baby is screaming in the car (personally I would hate if I had to remove the seat, tires or other parts in order to fold the pushchair). Now we have Bebe confort Loola (the exact same model as Maxi-Cosi Loola) and I love it. The clip in system allows to change the seat from front facing to parent facing; to put carseat instead of pushchair seat and has an option for pram too (although I think that pram option is a luxury extra and not a must thing). It's umbrella fold and it's about 11kg.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 14:15
We bought the bugaboo chameleon because the idea of clipping car seat onto frame appealed to us. Used it 6 months in the Pram mode and never used it afterwards as too bulky to load in and outthe car and it comesin 2 parts so just a hassle. We bought a bugaboo bee when DD was 6months and love it.It faces you till they are about a year and then you can turn it round so it faces outwards.It also can be used with the car seat clipped on top and is a 1 fold.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 12:10
@angeldxb: thanks for the offer but i can't buy anything before the baby arrives, strictly told by my mom in law :) , so i am making my list at the moment when i have little energy. @beatles19: its a normal ultrasound carried for over 45 min to 1 hr. basically radiologist checks all the organs and you get to see baby's face too for the first time so do have your DH with you :) . this helps in dtermining few of the defects if any, and if the surgery is required right after delievery.all the best for you. i am in my 21 week.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 12:04
hi manubhadauria. im am just curios about the anomaly scan? is it only like a normal ultrasound scan or does it involde blood and urine test? im on my 5th month now and I think ill be doing it also anytime soon..Please advise. Thanks a lot!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 11:33
very exciting! Think what is important for you - i.e. weight, size, travel system, etc. Since it is often we put the pram in the car here and I have a bad back - I opted for a light, easy to fold travel system. Being able to clip the car seat on the frame was also the point when making a decision. Bugaboo ticked all the boxes and I love it. Its shopping basket is not big, but I was not a priority. Mind you - we also bought a Maclaren as it is easy to travel with overseas. Happy shopping!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 11:09
Hi manubhadauria, I have a maxi cozi car seat,used only once and in very good condition for less than 50% of its market value.If u wish to buy a baby car seat (which u can use with the stroller) ,can even send pics.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 10:37
http://babyproducts.about.com/od/travel/bb/strollerbuying.htm this link might help
 
 

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