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leetaylor

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Hello All,

I have been looking at Prams for our baby that is due in 3 weeks. Please could I ask for your experiences of what prams are most suitable for HK life? I have looked at Graco models, Bugaboo and Quinny, but I can't decide as they all have pros and cons.

Thank you in adviance for any comments.

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Lee
 
if i was buying again i would definitely get a bugaboo bee - quinny buzz would be second choice. plus maxi cosi car seat which fits on either.
 
There are a lot of variables and you might want to provide more info - where do you live, what is your main mode of transport, do you have a car, etc.

I have a Quinny Zapp with carseat adaptors for quick trips in the car to restaurants, malls, etc. and a Bugaboo Chameleon for neighborhood walks. But, where we live in an area that is pretty low density, not too hilly, has bumpy but wideish sidewalks and we do not take the bub on busses or the MTR ever.

The Bugaboo would be very hard (and heavy) to move around on public transport I wouldn't even consider it for that use. Its actually a bit too big to haul around and I only use it for neighborhood walks, which I love it for - nice ride for baby, easy to push and steer, and looks nice. Didn't use the cot bit for long, even with a newborn and now it just gets in the way in our apartment, taking up way too much storage space. I also think the Chameleon is WAY overpriced in HK though and bought mine on a trip home for much less (almost half the price) that I would have paid here.

I wouldn't have the Quinny Zapp as a primary stroller in HK because its not terribly sturdy, a bit bumpy on HK's sidewalks (no spring suspension) but fine indoors, has NO storage space and you cannot hang a bag off the back. It is totally unsuitable for a newborn without the car seat. But, its great as a second stroller and for short trips in the car and for travelling.

If I lived in a more urban area I would probably opt for the Bugaboo Bee, which many of my friends here use. Its small enough to fold up for transport, sturdy enough and with a bit of storage to carry shopping.
 
I think my first question would be do you have a car? If so you will probably want one with an infant car seat that 'plops' into the pram, at least for the first few months. We had a Graco that we used when an infant, but that was when we had a car and could throw the slightly larger pram part in the trunk. Would be slightly more difficult to manage into a taxi and a bit bigger for a crowded subway.

If you are angling for one with a car seat, look at those that have car seats that can a) use a base, like when in your own car and/or b) can use a standard seat belt for attaching when you are in a taxi or some other car, if you are using taxis often.
 
I've got a quinny buzz and I went on the mtr and he slept through it all. It's a little big but it's doable. Totally love it. We were deciding between a bugaboo bee and quinny buzz but quinny won.
 
I have bugaboo bee and it's really good for taxis - you can unclip the car seat easily. Also goes thru most aisles in shops etc.I take a bus nearly every day and no issues - sometimes the bus driver will tell you to fold the pram if its very busy - I try to avoid the rush hour.
Buy the new version tho as it will last for longer(it's bigger and it has a wider seat)
 
The other oddity I would mention is wheelbase. Our cuurent stroller for a toddler is about 2 inches too wide for the standard MTR gate. This means using the wide handicapped gates or up and over, which can be a pain. You might want to consider a slightly narrower wheelbase if MTR is going to be common.
 
I have a Capella stroller which we bOught secondhand. I don't have a car and mainly use mtr. I was concerned becoz the size of the stroller means I have to use the wider gate to enter the mtr but that hasn't involved much detour so far. I recommend getting a heavier sturdy pram if you're going to walk around. The little I've been out and about I'm happy I went with a pram with bigger wheels.
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penguinsix said:
The other oddity I would mention is wheelbase. Our cuurent stroller for a toddler is about 2 inches too wide for the standard MTR gate. This means using the wide handicapped gates or up and over, which can be a pain. You might want to consider a slightly narrower wheelbase if MTR is going to be common.
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Penguinsix, would you mind telling us which stroller you're using? I'm hoping to avoid making the mistake of buying a stroller with a large wheelbase. Thanks
 
We have a bugaboo bee and had a graco (for when I wandered around by myself). We love the bugaboo bee but out DD who is 3 and only on the 50th centile for size, is already bursting out of the chair and seat belt, so the new bugaboo bee makes more sense as it is a little wider. The graco was good in theory, light enough that I could carry with my DD up and down steps by myself if needed but it is a rough, rough ride with no suspension (the one I bought was less than 3kg all up), the material is not cushioned and my DD refused to sit in it.....so it had to go........
looking at the bugaboo donkey now......due out april 2011!!! exciting
 
mummymoo said:
We have a bugaboo bee and had a graco (for when I wandered around by myself). We love the bugaboo bee but out DD who is 3 and only on the 50th centile for size, is already bursting out of the chair and seat belt, so the new bugaboo bee makes more sense as it is a little wider. The graco was good in theory, light enough that I could carry with my DD up and down steps by myself if needed but it is a rough, rough ride with no suspension (the one I bought was less than 3kg all up), the material is not cushioned and my DD refused to sit in it.....so it had to go........
looking at the bugaboo donkey now......due out april 2011!!! exciting
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It's interesting that you didn't have a good experience with the Graco due to the poor suspension. Tnx for sharing.

On a sidenote, the name "Bugaboo Donkey" is kinda funny!
 
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