X-NYC mama
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We currently own a Bugaboo for our 3 yo. Should we look into a new one for the newborn? Or will a Bjorn suffice for the first few months? Also, what do you advise for after?
Whats a good stroller for HK?
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Have a search for some previous posts, especially about the Bugaboo, as there are very mixed feelings from users about its practicality in Hong Kong.
I do not have one, but the synopsis seems to be that the pros are that it is flexible and can be used as a travel system.
The cons are that it is cumbersome. If you did not have a car you would have trouble folding it up for a taxi each time.
Luckily as you already have one, why not give it a go first? I wanted one, but decided against it for the 'cons' reasons I listed above. Instead I bought a more compact travel system, which was the Quinny Zapp, which fits the Maxi Cosi capsule.
A baby bjorn is certainly the way to go with a new born, if you can, as there are endless steps in Hong Kong. I prefer to take the baby in the capsule when travelling by taxi though, which is why a travel system stroller was a must for me.
Legally you are not bound to use a restraint for your baby / children in Hong Kong though, and so many people swear by the cheap and compact umbrella strollers for ease of use.
I do not have one, but the synopsis seems to be that the pros are that it is flexible and can be used as a travel system.
The cons are that it is cumbersome. If you did not have a car you would have trouble folding it up for a taxi each time.
Luckily as you already have one, why not give it a go first? I wanted one, but decided against it for the 'cons' reasons I listed above. Instead I bought a more compact travel system, which was the Quinny Zapp, which fits the Maxi Cosi capsule.
A baby bjorn is certainly the way to go with a new born, if you can, as there are endless steps in Hong Kong. I prefer to take the baby in the capsule when travelling by taxi though, which is why a travel system stroller was a must for me.
Legally you are not bound to use a restraint for your baby / children in Hong Kong though, and so many people swear by the cheap and compact umbrella strollers for ease of use.
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i have a Bugaboo and a Chicco Ponee XS. love both. Bug is great for neighborhood strolling and getting on and off MTR, but bad for taxis. Chicco is so good for taxi rides. I have the Taiwanese version that doesn't have the red lock so i can hold my son w/ one arm, have diaper bag on another arm. and one hand fold the Chicco stroller all by myself in and out of taxi. there's no way i could have done it w/ the Bug. Still would not trade anything for the Bug though. so easy to steer.
i have a Bugaboo and a Chicco Ponee XS. love both. Bug is great for neighborhood strolling and getting on and off MTR, but bad for taxis. Chicco is so good for taxi rides. I have the Taiwanese version that doesn't have the red lock so i can hold my son w/ one arm, have diaper bag on another arm. and one hand fold the Chicco stroller all by myself in and out of taxi. there's no way i could have done it w/ the Bug. Still would not trade anything for the Bug though. so easy to steer.
pinemarten
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Just wondering how you put something as large as a bugaboo on the mtr? Do you fold it or just leave the baby in?
We were all set to buy a Mclaren when someone pointed out the 19 inch wheel base leaves about 1 inch or so on each side when going through turnstiles. They don't like theirs because of that. If someone hadn't pointed it out we never would have thought of that, which is strange because I curse HK turnstiles every time I try to get luggage through them.
Looked at the Graco City Sport, weighs 4.2 kg, good up to 18kg baby, wheelbase is only around 17 inches. Any thoughts?
Looked at the Graco City Sport, weighs 4.2 kg, good up to 18kg baby, wheelbase is only around 17 inches. Any thoughts?
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Hi,
We have a combi, and my husband really likes it. We used to have a Quinny in Uk but it is just not practical and some combi version comes with a travel system, which I belived is one of the lightest in the market. And they are Japan design which means that they are good in public transportation and by car if you pick the model with the car seat as well.
Cheers,
Lisa
Hi,
We have a combi, and my husband really likes it. We used to have a Quinny in Uk but it is just not practical and some combi version comes with a travel system, which I belived is one of the lightest in the market. And they are Japan design which means that they are good in public transportation and by car if you pick the model with the car seat as well.
Cheers,
Lisa
I've got the Peg Perego Pliko - with the capsule for the car. fantastic. love it even if it took some time to work out how to 'easily' fold it up. my husband still doesn't have the knack - it's very much a one woman stroller. i think the pliko is very similar to the pramette model - just a little bit older. mine is now on child number 2, and my 3 year old still fits into it if need be. i don't find it too heavy to put into the boot of the car, also very easy to stear (essential in HK) and the wheels are large enough to not cause problems on uneven footpaths. it is a little wide in some shops - however when shopping I normally take the bjorn.
Bogaboo is not bad for taxi! That is, at least, my opinion. My baby has grown out of a baby carrier and I feel awful taking a taxi without proper safety seat. However, carrying one big one with you is impossible, as you all know. This is how I have solved a problem: I place Bogaboo stroller's seat on to taxi seat and I put taxi's seatbelt around it very tightly. My doughter is seated on a stroller seat, of course. My doughter has stoller seat seatbelts on and then this taxi's seatbelt keeps the whole seat tighly on its place. Stroller's metallic frame feels firm and supportive and protect a child from getting injured by taxi seatbelt. I know this is not a same as having proper car seat but once I can't use one, this makes me feel much better and it's million time safer to my girl than traveling on my laps without seatbelt. The stroller frame fits to trunk quite nicely. So I don't think using bogaboo in a taxi and in Hong Kong is hard at all. We used to live in New York, Manhattan and I liked my bogaboo there and it also works for us here. We have baby on the way and I am happy she can rest in a bogaboo cod that really gives a good resting position for newborns. I don't like strollers with such a seat that you cannot flip down properly. Not when talking about newborns.
The ultimate test is: can you fold up the buggy by yourself single-handedly with the baby in your other arm while trying to sort out a taxi. We actually tried several buggies in the shop with our poor baby and only found the Maclaren to allow for this operation. It has proved invaluable for our time in HK.
We got a Combi too as it is very simple and light. This is very important for the HK environment as public transportation is very common. There are many steps in MTR or even shopping malls. So it's better to buy something light and easy to carry.
If you seldom use public transport and only drive on your own. May be you can consider other European brand as well. They are normally bigger in size and is more heavy. More suitable for US and Europe environment where people always drive.
If you seldom use public transport and only drive on your own. May be you can consider other European brand as well. They are normally bigger in size and is more heavy. More suitable for US and Europe environment where people always drive.
Absolutley right Andynz, as someone who has worked as a nanny in HK for years, ease of use is the most important thing in this town.
I've used loads of different types of strollers, and by far the best is the Graco EDT.
It's light at only 5 kg, has 1 handed folding, is usable form birth, is comfortable and inexpensive.
Ii's available at Toys R us for $998.
My 5mth old will happily sit, sleep and be fed solids in it when we are out all day long!
I've used loads of different types of strollers, and by far the best is the Graco EDT.
It's light at only 5 kg, has 1 handed folding, is usable form birth, is comfortable and inexpensive.
Ii's available at Toys R us for $998.
My 5mth old will happily sit, sleep and be fed solids in it when we are out all day long!
We brought our Bugaboo from Oz. But found that most MTRs were not as Bug friendly as our public buses and trains in Sydney were. So finally we had to purchase the McLaren Sport and now, we can't live without it! We use that for getting about HK, on and off the buses, MTRs and cabs. The Bug has been demoted for a neighbourhood stroll unless we are out late as it is like being in his cot for our little man.:crib
We have used the bugaboo and although its a little annoying when you get in and out of taxis it means your baby is in a car seat. I personally think its madness to consider putting your baby on your lap in a car, so a little bit of effort is not really a big deal! Also, the wheels are really sturdy and as they are kind of mini tyres they go up and down steps really well.
At present we don't have a car in HK and I would not have been without our bugaboo. When we have been on the MTR I have just kept it as it is. From what I have seen the Quinny is really good too and has the car seat feature too. In all honesty, no pushchair in HK is all that easy, but the way I looked at it is I knew that before we decided to have a baby and although it gets frustrating at times, you just have to get on with it!
At present we don't have a car in HK and I would not have been without our bugaboo. When we have been on the MTR I have just kept it as it is. From what I have seen the Quinny is really good too and has the car seat feature too. In all honesty, no pushchair in HK is all that easy, but the way I looked at it is I knew that before we decided to have a baby and although it gets frustrating at times, you just have to get on with it!
I disagree that no pushchair is easy in HK.
The lite easy fold models are a breeze. Mine is so simple, (Graco EDT)that I rarely have to catch a taxi as it's easy to get on and off buses with.
Steps are no problem as it's so light, you can just pick the whole thing up, baby and all, and walk up or down them.
You can still use a carseat when needed, as long as you don't need to walk for miles when you get out.
It's easy enough to get out of a taxi and carry a carseat into a restaurant for an evening meal etc.
The carseat is used for such a short time before they grow out of it, you have to think carefully whether an expensive complete system is right for you.
People tend to ditch them and buy an eay fold model once they grow out of the carseat.
It also depends where you live and how you'll be using it.
The lite easy fold models are a breeze. Mine is so simple, (Graco EDT)that I rarely have to catch a taxi as it's easy to get on and off buses with.
Steps are no problem as it's so light, you can just pick the whole thing up, baby and all, and walk up or down them.
You can still use a carseat when needed, as long as you don't need to walk for miles when you get out.
It's easy enough to get out of a taxi and carry a carseat into a restaurant for an evening meal etc.
The carseat is used for such a short time before they grow out of it, you have to think carefully whether an expensive complete system is right for you.
People tend to ditch them and buy an eay fold model once they grow out of the carseat.
It also depends where you live and how you'll be using it.