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how did you decide what to buy?

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 09:57

i.e. strollers, car seats, etc?

dh & i have been looking lately and we're so confused! there are so many different things to choose from. for instance, there's this trenton thing at mothercare ibn battuta. pretty expensive (dhs.2,000) but it's 4 in 1 - stroller, car seat, rocking seat and this carry thing (LOL thing? am i going to be worst mother or what?!) the sales man was fabulous in showing us all the gadgets etc, we looked at the weight etc but still left the store none the wiser :\:

how did you do it?
<em>edited by ilovewine on 16/08/2011</em>

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 15:09
I am trying to figure out all of this too. When I went back to the UK last month I had a really good look at buggies and got lots of demonstrations. I found my favourite to be the bugaboo chameleon. When I arrived back in Dubai I went into Just Kidding in gold and diamond park and the staff were fantastic. They really know their stuff and can show you how easy they are to fold up etc etc. I wanted a buggy that I could attach a car seat to easily so I don't have to wake the baby up. Bugaboo is still my favourite and I have just brought it!! The staff will let you practice folding it, putting the car seat on and off etc and they can answer any questions you have. I definitely recommend you go in there and have a play! Good luck on choosing :)
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 11:59
thanks ladies!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 11:19
Car seat I'm another maxi cosi fan have the newborn seat also forward facing one for my 2 yr old.... I think it's quite handy when u get a pushchair that also fits the maxi cosi carc seat so u not have to wake the newborn up just get the seat out and pop it in the buggy... We have the quinney buzz that does this.... But now my little one is 2 yrs old I use my maclaren more as it's light and folds up like umbrella style brill for toddlers ... But comfort wise quinney is better.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 10:09
I chose my stroller from what a few of my friends back home had. They travel heaps, as do we, and they all raved about how easy and wonderful their stroller was. I bought the same and so happy I did, so much so I now have 2 of them! :D With the car seat, again I followed what most of my friends here chose, went into Just kidding and spoke to the staff who were awesome with their product knowledge and made my purchase. Again, very happy with our decision. Happy shopping!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 10:08
well i still find it very difficult to choose between strollers and i have a two year old hahaha so do not worry you are def not the only one! well, I like maxicosi car seats and the best place to find more info on them is Just kidding Store..They also have loads of strollers, I believe they are extremely well trained and know their stuff, so go take a look there..they have two shops, one in gold and diamond park and one in Al safa..
 
 

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