Choosing a pram can be
frustrating at times. You think you like one and then you notice something
better on another pram, when will it stop? (well obviously with what price you
are willing to pay for it!)
You need to know what you want
in a pram, how you will use it and how much is the maximum price you would pay,
and try and find a pram within your budget.
Is it worth paying extra to have an extra
feature that you may use?, Like the reversible? Capsule compatible? Toddler 2nd
seat or glider board (like a skateboard and can have a little seat as well) Do
you just want a pram for after 6 months as you want to use a baby carrier
first?
I’ve done research on many
strollers/prams and hopefully it will benefit you, especially if you are also
looking for a pram which has:
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Single pram but
can convert to a double or have a toddle board on it
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Reversible, so
baby can face me or out to the world
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Hand break, I
don’t like the foot break pedal
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Adjustable handle
bar
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Clear view
peekaboo mesh window
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Adjustable foot
rest
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Storage
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Can use as a
travel system (baby capsule)
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Easy one handed
fold
2014 Top three strollers prams
1.
Baby Jogger City
Select ***** 5/5
2. Baby Jogger Versa ***** 5/5
3. Bugaboo Camelon 3 **** 4/5
Other options looked into are:
Stokke Crusi
Flexibility
- Can be used with carry cot, stroller seat, car seats and optional sibling solution.
- 3 parent facing positions: sleep, rest and active, and 2 forward facing positions: rest and active.
- Lockable swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
- Lightweight, robust chassis with large shopping basket is easy to fold and light to carry.
Comfort
- High carry cot and stroller seat position brings the baby closer to mom and dad.
- Spacious carry cot with soft interior lining provides a comfortable environment for the baby.
- Soft, padded seat with an extra cushion that reduces the seat depth to fit the smallest babies.
- Adjustable ergonomic foot rest on the seat eliminates dangling feet.
- Ventilation in hood improves the air quality and reduces the risk of moisture inside the carry cot and stroller seat.
- Ergonomic height and angle adjustable handle provides a wide range of positions.
Travel System
- Stokke offers two car seats that can be used with Stokke strollers without the use of adaptors: The Stokke® iZi Go™ X1 by BeSafe® and the Stokke® iZi Sleep™ X3 by BeSafe™.
Uppababy Alta (Cruz in USA)
Key Features
- largest basket in the market – over 65L
- 3 year warranty
- separate rainshield and bugshield included
- infant car seat compatible (Maxi Cosi or Peg Perego)
- independent suspension on all wheels
- suitable from birth with infant snugseat or bassinet
- large extendable spf 50+ sunshade
- full-size reversible seat
- one-handed 180˚ recline
- easy one-step fold – with or without seat attached
- telescopic handlebar
- two canopy positions to accommodate taller children
- compact design allows for easy manoeuvring through doorways
- can be folded with the seat attached
- suitable from birth up to 23kg
Specifications
Weight: 9.9kg (seat & chassis)
Dimensions (maximum)
56.5cm (w) x 75cm (l) x 100cm (h)
Dimensions Folded (maximum)
56.5cm (w) x 28cm (l) x 94cm (h)
Babystyle Oyster Max
Features:
Compact Oyster Fold for easy storage and transportation
Lockable front swivel wheels
Adjustable handle height
Multiple recline position seat unit including lay flat position
5 Point safety seat unit harness
Adjustable calf support
Extendible hood with viewing window
Bumper bar
Large shopping basket
Foot operated safety brake
Rearward and forward facing seat unit
Pushchair raincover included
Compatible with the Babystyle Oyster Car Seat, Britax Baby Safe Car Seat and the Maxi Cosi Cabrio Fix Car Seat
25 combinations
Dimensions
Seat area W30 x D26cm
Fully reclined seat area L85 x W30cm
Handle height (adjustable) Max 115cm, Min 103cm
Width 60cm
Folded stroller with wheels W60 x D56 x H80cm
Folded stroller without wheels W49 x D48 x H80cm
Wheel diameter (rear) 30cm, (front) 23cm
Chassis with wheels 9kg
Stroller (chassis + seat) 12kg (approx)
Tandem (chassis + 2x seat) 15kg (approx)
Steelcraft Strider Compact
The Strider Compact Stroller is a leaner, lighter and smoother ride, allowing a one or two child capacity with its interchangeable optional accessories.
- The Strider Compact is a Travel System Stroller, accomodating the Strider Compact Bassinet, Strider Compact Second Seat and up to 2 Steelcraft Infant Carriers (all sold separately)
- The dual bearing, quick release, wheels and front, lockable swivel wheels offer a smooth and manoeuvrable ride
- Features a pivoting parent handle, providing centre steering
- Reversible child seat with three position recline and adjustable foot rest
- Features a large sun canopy with parent viewing window and a large shopping basket with front and side access
- Easily folds with or with seats attached
Suitability Stroller Seat: Birth to approximately 20kg Second Seat (sold separately): Birth to approximately 17kg
Dimensions Folded Dimensions: L83 x H34 x W62.5cm Assembeld Dimensions: L92 x H120 x W62.5cm Inside Main Seat Dimensions: H56 x W30 (approx) Stroller Weight: Approximately 12kg
Included Accessories Padded Head Cushion, Reversible Comfort Baby Insert, Storm Cover, UV Sun Shade, Bootcover & Storage Pouch with 2 drink bottle holders
Optional Accessories Second Seat, Bassinet, Steelcraft Infant Carrier
Specifications
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Baby Jogger City Select
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Baby Jogger Versa
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Bugaboo Camelon 3
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Single pram but ability to carry a 2nd
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Yes
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Yes- with glider board only.
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Yes
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Reversible
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Yes- seat is reversible
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Yes- seat is reversible
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Handle moves and seat is reversible
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Glider board or toddler seat attachment
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Yes- glider board and 2nd seat. With 16
combinations! Can be both forward facing, both mummy facing, facing towards
each other, one in a capsule and one in a seat, seat or capsule and toddler
board, its endless! Adapters and 2nd seat required.
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Glider board only
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Yes – seat only
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Hand break (so glider board doesn’t get in the way
when in use, also don’t damage shoes)
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Yes- easy to use!
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Yes – easy to use like City Select!
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Yes- not happy with it though
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Big hood/canopy
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Adjustable handlebar
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Yes – 38.5” to 41.5” from the ground
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Yes – 32”to 42”
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Yes – 39” to 44”
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Storage
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Yes- Huge zipped basket, can fit 2 large diaper bags.
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Yes
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Yes
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Clear window on hood, with mesh preferable
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Yes- magnetic closure
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Yes, 2! - magnetic
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No
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Adjustable foot rest
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Yes- 4 positions
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Yes
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Extra storage
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Yes- Medium size mesh pocket on back of seat to store
phone, wallet and keys. No parent console or cup holder.
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Yes - Medium size mesh pocket on back of seat to store
phone, wallet and keys. No parent console or cup holder.
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No additional storage or cupholder
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Easy to hold, preferable one handed
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Yes- one piece
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Yes- one piece
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No- folds into 2 pieces.
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Weight
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Ok- 28lbs
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Yes- 26 lbs
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Yes – 21 lbs
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Recommended weight
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6 mths to 45lbs
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6 months to 50 lbs
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6mths to 37.5.”
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Length of seat
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12” wide seat and 21” high (back of seat to canopy)
Can get 3” more by adjusting seat.
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12” wide and 24” high. Depth 9.5” to 19.5” adjustable
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13” wide seat and 23” high. Depth is 11”
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Folded dimensions
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Seat on 42”Lx26”Wx12.5”H
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Seat on 33”Lx23”Wx12”H
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Without wheels 35”Lx20”Wx12”H
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Front Wheels
Rear Wheels
Overall Length
Overall Width
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8”
12”
43.5” single, 53” double
25.75”
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8”
8”
39.50”
23.25”
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6”
12”
34”
24”
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Warranty
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Lifetime warranty on frame and 1 year on parts and fabric
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Lifetime warranty on frame and 1 year on parts and fabric
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2 year warranty from original date of purchase and
original owner.
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Colours
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Onyx black, Ruby red, Quartz beige, amethyst purple,
Teal new colour
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Onyx black, Ruby red, Quartz beige, amethyst purple,
Teal new colour
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Black, Orange, red, sand, pink, offwhite, royal blue
and patrol blue.
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Accessories
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2nd seat $, child tray $, bassinet $, car
seat adapter, parent console, skate board , baby capsule
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child tray $,
bassinet $, car seat adapter, parent console, skate board , baby capsule
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INCLUDED bumper bar, raincover and bassinet.
Footmuff, seat liner, umbrella attachment, cupholder, suncanopy, snack tray,
adult console, rough terrain wheels, glider board, mosquito net, car seat adapter,
storage bag
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One hand recline
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Yes- V shape
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Yes- V shape
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Fabric
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Nice, easy to clean and cold machine wash. Not to use
in dyer as will shrink.
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Nice, easy to clean and cold machine wash. Not to use
in dyer as will shrink.
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Nice, easy to clean and cold machine wash. Not to use
in dyer as will shrink.
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5 Point Harness
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Wheels
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2x 8”front and 2x12” rear. Forever ties (never go
flat). Front wheels can be locked into place when going straight in rough
terrain.
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All four 8” Forever ties (never go flat).
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2x12” rear.
Forever ties (never go flat). Turn around handle back going straight in rough
terrain.
- Transforms to 2 wheeler!
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Automatic lock
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No
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Yes
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Can fit a capsule, so a travel system
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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RRP Price
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$949
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$580
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$1,279
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Store
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Baby Bunting
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Pram Warehouse
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Baby Bunting
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Bargain Buy!
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$769 +Delivery
ThinkPram.com.au
$789 PramWarehouse
(at Underwood!)
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Pram Warehouse $580
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Comments
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I really like the hand break system, a bit on the
heavier side of “light”.
PS: It’s not a jogging stroller!
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Very similar to City Select, only main thing is you
can’t have a 2nd seat. But you can have a toddler board, which is
just as good!
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I really disliked the hand breaking system. It felt
hard and I was scared getting my fingers stuck. A bit pricey! Folds into 2 pieces,
also dislike!
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I’m really liking the Baby Jogger City Select or the
Versa. Hopefully, I can buy a brand new one or get one as a gift!! I know
wishful thinking – Black, Teal or Red would be ideal!
I'll do a big review on how well the pram is and close up pictures when I buy it!!!
Another child on board??..... try this as an option!!
You can buy Glider Boards from Pram Warehouse that fit
the Baby Jogger. I would expect that other baby shops will also have this kind
of glider board available. Price range was $100-$200.
Thinkprams.com.au has a Revelo Kid Sit Boards for $189,
which is pretty cool!
Whats your favourite pram/stroller and why did you
choose it?
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