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I am looking for a pram, how do I make the right purchase decision?
A good pram is a sensible investment with a long lifespan. Since the choice is enormous nowadays, most parents find it difficult to make a purchase decision. To make this decision as easy as possible for each of you, in this blog post we will answer the most common questions, draw your attention to the most important things and give our best tips.
Especially for first-time parents, it's often even harder to find a pram that's right for them. When searching, it is important to seek advice. The person advising you MUST be familiar with each pram model so that you and your partner have enough information to make the right decision. There are always some important questions to ask and answer during the search. These are: What does my everyday life look like? Is sport an important part of my life? Where do I live? What is my budget/how much do I want to spend? Only when these questions have been answered can the salesperson suggest a few prams and show you their pros and cons.
The pram should fit your lifestyle
You can be sure of one thing - there is a pram to suit every lifestyle. Finding one, however, is often time-consuming and tedious. To buy a pram, you first need to know what you are looking for. You can distinguish between different types of prams such as combi prams, sibling prams, buggies, pushchairs and all-terrain prams.
What is a combi pram?
A combi pram comes with the frame, carrycot and sports seat. Combi pushchairs can be used from the time the child is born. Babies lie in the carrycot until they are about six months old. It is said that the sport seat is used from the sixth month, but of course this varies from person to person. Some children are very curious and as soon as they can sit independently, the sport seat is used so that the little explorers can explore their surroundings during walks. While some are thirsty for knowledge, others prefer to enjoy the time in the carrycot for longer. Since both the carrycot and the sport seat are included in the scope of delivery, a combination pram can be used from birth up to about four years of age.
What is a sibling stroller?
Hmmm, you've probably heard that there are mono and sibling pushchairs. You're probably wondering what the differences are and what's best for your family and you.
What is a mono pram?
As the name suggests, a mono pushchair is designed for one child only. However, there are also mono pushchairs that can later be used as a sibling pushchair. This is the case, for example, with the Bugaboo Donkey 3 mono pram. The Bugaboo Donkey 3 can be perfectly integrated into family life. As a mono pram, it has an XL shopping bag, but you can also use a click-out shopping bag on the side. This makes the Donkey 3 mono pram a perfect pram for those parents who need a lot of storage space. A great advantage of the Bugaboo Donkey3 Mono pram is that the pram can be enlarged in just a few clicks. The shopping bag on the side can be replaced by a carrycot or a sports seat. This is how easily the mono pram transforms into a sibling pram. The biggest advantage with the Donkey 3 Twin and Duo is that it is not much wider than the mono pram. The Donkey 3 is one of the few sibling pushchairs that fits through any door and is just as easy to store as a mono pushchair.
What is a sibling pushchair?
With a sibling pram, you have several options when it comes to seating arrangements. Each of these options has advantages as well as disadvantages. There are prams where the sports seats or carrycots are next to each other. This type of pushchair is particularly popular with parents who have twins. When the twins are still in the carrycot, it is easier for you to keep track of them. When the babies are older and sitting in a sport seat, the two of them can go for walks next to each other and enjoy the surroundings in a relaxed way. The twin pushchairs are often a little wider than the others, which means you need more space to stow the pushchair. This is not the case with the Donkey 3, which is often the deciding factor for parents when buying a sibling pushchair. Let's move on to the second option - the children sit one behind the other. If you decide on this option, we can recommend the ABC Design Zoom sibling pushchair, which can be used with twins or with children of different ages. The advantage of such prams is that the pram is relatively narrow. This makes it easy to move around while shopping or in the city. The disadvantage of these prams is that if they are used as twin prams, the children sit behind each other and the person sitting behind them has no view to the front. If the same child always sits in front, the person sitting behind may not enjoy the walks. The last, and for most parents also the most practical variant, is that the seats are one under the other. The freedom of movement of such pushchairs is often the decisive advantage in the purchase decision. However, with this variant of the sibling pushchair, the baby tubs are often somewhat smaller than in the normal case, except with the Thule Sleek pushchair. Like the Donkey 3 mono pushchair, this is primarily designed for one child only. However, it can easily be supplemented with a carrycot or sibling seat.
What is a buggy?
Buggies are actually intended for children from the age of six months, i.e. for those who can already sit independently. However, we also have buggies that can be used from birth in combination with a carrycot. Because a buggy is compact, small, light and manoeuvrable, it is an ideal travel companion.
What is a jogging stroller?
A jogging stroller is like a combination pushchair, except that the carrycot is not included. In contrast to a buggy, the sports pushchair is much more robust and the sports seat of the sports pushchair can be rotated in most cases. Of course, a sports pushchair, like some buggies, can also be used in combination with a carrycot or carrycot from birth.
What is an all terrain pushchair?
If sports play an enormous role in your life or you often find yourself on uneven terrain, we also have something suitable for you. Such prams usually have 3 wheels. A question that often comes up here is whether such pushchairs are then unstable and unsafe. No! 3-wheel pushchairs are just as stable and safe as 4-wheel pushchairs. If you go jogging several times a week, the Thule Glide 2 is a good choice. For hilly terrain, the Urban Glide 2 is a favourite because it has a handbrake. This gives parents the control they want over the pram.
I would also like to use my bicycle trailer as a pushchair - is that possible?
Yes, in our range you will also find bicycle trailers that do their job as pushchairs just as well. You can even use a Thule bike trailer from the first months of life with a suitable baby seat.
How much money should I spend on my pram?
Everyone should decide for themselves how much money they can/will spend. A good pram does not necessarily have to be very expensive. The manufacturers Moon and ABC Design offer high-quality, robust and stylish prams that are affordable for everyone.
Should I buy an electric pram?
Although an electric pushchair is often very practical and can make your life easier, it is not a must-have. For parents who live in hilly terrain and often have to push the pram uphill, an electric pram is without question, a tremendous help. If you are looking for an electric pram, we can recommend the stylish and flexible travel companion, the Cybex ePRIAM.
Is it possible to fit the car seat on my pram?
Babies often like to sleep in the car and it would be a shame to have to wake them up every time a short pram ride is coming up. With the help of certain adapters, a baby car seat can be attached to the frame of the pram without any effort. Because the baby car seat can be attached to the frame with just one click and it is not at all time-consuming, you don't necessarily need to take the carrycot with you everywhere and at all times.
What are the most important pram accessories?
Since not only the choice of prams is huge, but also that of accessories, most parents are lost when it comes to buying accessories. With so much to choose from, everyone quickly loses track of what's available. The most important accessories are:
Matching adapters
In order to attach the infant carrier to the frame of the pushchair, the FIT adapters are needed. The adapters can be easily clicked onto the frame of the pushchair in seconds. The baby car seat is then attached to the frame with just one click and you and your child can enjoy the walk. The baby car seat and adapters can be removed from the frame with the same ease.
A footmuff
Parents should not do without a footmuff, especially in winter and in the transitional period. A footmuff provides optimal comfort and cosy warmth for your child. Even when talking about a footmuff, you should not forget to mention that you can also distinguish between several models and prices. Usually the footmuff is available in the same colour as the pram. Of course, there are also universal footmuffs that can be used for different pram makes and models. When buying a footmuff, however, always check whether it is suitable for a carrycot, a sport seat or a baby car seat.
Rain cover
A rain cover is needed so that you can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air in any weather. The rain cover can easily be stowed in the shopping basket of the pushchair. So you are always prepared for a rain shower. Attaching and removing the rain cover is quick and easy.
Mosquito net
In the beginning you don't know how your child will react to an insect bite. The mosquito nets are there to protect the child from the annoying insects. It is not only possible to buy an insect screen for a pram, but also for the baby car seat and travel cot. To ensure that little ones can enjoy walks, holidays and car journeys to the maximum, an insect net is a must.
Sheets for mattress
We all know that little "accidents" happen on the way and often something goes wrong. To keep the mattress in the pram clean even in such cases, mattress covers are there. When buying a mattress cover, you should pay attention to a few things. The most important thing is that the sheet offers protection against moisture.
Changing bag
A diaper bag or backpack is, so to speak, a must-have. Whether it's just a walk, a long car journey or visits to the grandparents, there are utensils that always need to be taken along. You have enough bags at home, why should you also buy a diaper bag? Your bags may be big enough for all the things you need to take on the go, but diaper bags and backpacks have handy compartments. As a result, you can put nappies, creams and bottles in separate compartments. Since everything is nicely separated from each other, you can keep track of everything and have everything at hand when you need it.
Is sun protection a must?
No, definitely not. Most prams have an extendable sun canopy, so a parasol is not a must. If you choose a pushchair without an extendable sun canopy, it would be advisable to buy a sunshade.
Good to know
Find out how big the pram is when folded. Especially those who have a small boot or do not have much storage space in the flat or house should also take this fact into account. In our specialist shop, we always show our customers how to fold and unfold the stroller. If you buy the pushchair online, you can check the product description to see what the dimensions of the pushchair are. Our pushchair buying guide will recommend 2-3 perfect pushchairs for you.
Still have questions?
Write us an email, give us a call or visit us in our shop. Our pram experts will be happy to advise you!