Prams, pushchairs, strollers etc...

I wanted an interchangeable stroller that can be a pram (baby facing you) and a stroller (baby sitting facing out) too.

I ended up getting a Mountain Buggy Urban model stroller which can have a carrycot attachment. There have been the odd ones listed on Trademe but they were in the North Island and I was hesitant about spending lots on goods I haven't seen, so I ended up buying new.

I just shopped around for deals at the main stores, like Farmers, Smiths City, Baby Factory etc. I timed my purchase at New Years so there were good discounts at that time. With Easter coming up there should be good discounts too, sometimes Farmers and Smiths City offer 25-30% off nursery gear.

The main things I've ever buy online are books so can't help you with online shops sorry. All the best in your search for a pram, it's such an individual thing as to what feels easy to manoeuvre, looks good to you, in the right price range etc.

bugaboo says they are the only brand that has the option to face both ways. If you go to bugaboo.com they will give you a list of store locations or you can buy directly from them. They are more pricey than others but supposed to be well worth it.

I'm opting for a P&T Dash and will pop a capsule on there facing me at first. I've checked it out in the shops, now just keeping a close eye on the on line stores for sales as well as sales in the shops. I've heard good things about Winkalotts for on-line purchases. Like you, I wouldn't buy this sort of thing from TradeMe unless I could view it first.

Im actually in the UK at the moment, due to move to Auckland in May this year so Im looking at the websites to see what the options are. we are quite keen on this one, not sure if you guys have anything similar?
http://www.mothercare.com/gp/product/B000QTNXGI/sr=1-3/qid=1239197765/ref=sr_1_3/278-6228090-5782003?ie=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=48767031&mcb=core

Going to do a search now on the "Mountain buggies"

If you're in the UK you have WAY more choice than you would in NZ - and at a better price

We have the Peg Perego Pliko Switch which is exactly the same as the Mamas and Papas Pliko Switch in the UK (not sure why they have the separate branding but anywho..) That has the ability to be front or rear facing, lies down flat for newborn and is compatible with the capsule which also comes with a base if you need it. The umbrella fold is REALLY simple, I use ours in and out of taxis every day and it's light but still a sturdy pram. I our stroller and it's probably my "best buy" of all the baby stuff we have so far.

Have a look on the Mamas and Papas/Peg Perego website and then have a look on Amazon.co.uk for prices. We looked at getting ours shipped from the UK (to Singapore) but had C early so ended up buying everything local. I do know the PPs are more expensive again in Aussie, I imagine if they're available in NZ they will be just as spendy!

There are quite a few stores in the UK that will deliver for free or really cheap so have a good look around before just buying from Mothercare. I will ask my friend which site she ended up using

We just got given a new McLaren MX3 from my parents and assembled it today! its very nice, this is my first so I have nothing else to compare it with but due to having horses an all terrain buggy was the way to go for us. Great value from Baby City as on special for $499 and comes with all the bits and pieces that you need! anyway seems easy to take up and down and I am a bit of a muppet when it comes to these sorts of things.

Oh man I am already confused, I have no idea what I want tho since this is the first baby I think I want one that can become a double one if that makes sense.

Just had a look at www.mountainbuggy.com and am amazed at the models they have on there...all super thin and none of the buggys have babies in them-is almost enough to put me off them haha! How depressing!

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We have a Steelcraft Enigma 4 wheeler. The main reason we chose it was because neither of us like the 3 wheeler mountian buggy type ones. And because we wanted reversable handle cause it's important to me to be able to see bubs. It is a great pram and cant wait to use it when our little girl arrives! We got it from Farmers on a cardholder sale night They also do a 3 wheeler version