What pushchair?

Question

Is it really worth spending the extra money on a Bugaboo system? The other pushchair I am considering is a Maclaren Techno, which is much cheaper and lighter.

Answer 1

It's definatley worth spending decent money, your baby needs to be safe! Mamas and Papas do some lovely buggys too, have a look :

http://www.mamasandpapas.co.uk/

Answer 2

As someone who works in the nursery industry, I would say you get what you pay for. The Maclaren Techno is lightweight, but not the sturdiest model available. I usually ask my customers to consider their lifestyle when purchasing a new buggy or pram. Do you walk a lot, use public transport, or are you mainly using a car. All these have a bearing on which buggy is best for you. Bugaboo are expensive and there are other brands which are just as good but not so costly, however comparing them with Maclaren is like comparing oranges and apples. I suggest that you visit a reputable retailer, not purchase on-line, because then you can try the buggy out, how it folds, how heavy, etc. Also, even though on-line may seem cheaper, after sales service, which is very important, is hit and miss.

Answer 3

The Bugaboo is very popular as it is very stylish. You are correct the Maclaren Techno is much lighter. You are considering two very different pushchairs. Please read comments and reviews made by parents and if possible try them both at your local store. Take a look at http://www.mypushchair.co.uk which has customer reviews, price comparisons and lists all features so you can compare all releevant info. Good luck - hope you make the right choice!

Answer 4

I have had the Maclaren Techno XT and i must agree that it is a lovely buggy, lightweight and easy to push, although the Maclaren Techno Classic has more features which would be suitable for a newborn baby, such as more padding and a neck rest

Good luck on whatever you choose x

Answer 5

The maclaren Techno is a brilliant buggy, I wanted that but couldn't afford it. Ended up buying one for £79 because it was £50 off in the sale and I hate it, I'm stuck with it now for at least the next two years. I bought the Cossatto Ice Breaker, cheap flimsy rubbish.

Answer 6

with both my boys i spent lots of money buying a huge travel system only to be fed up of it after 4 months then i bought a smaller maclaren buggy that was suitable from birth any way. so i suggest buying the lighter cheaper version

Answer 7

No it is not worth it! In less than a years time you'll want to get rid of it for a lighter more convenient model (a stroller)! That first answer you got was ridiculous, pushchairs aren't unsafe, would they sell them if they were?!

Answer 8

to be honest- if the Maclaren one suits your needs get that one- they get mucky so fast that it would break your heart to see an expensive pushchair covered in - god only knows what!!
they all do the same job at the end of the day- get what you are happy with!

Answer 9

i have had big chuncky push chairs for both my kids when they where first born but as soon as they got bigger that was it. push chair was traded in for a lighter one. because you have the weight of your child/baby the weight of any shopping you dont want to end up with monkey arms. if you walk every where your push chair will last for 9 months or even longer my daughter has had hers for 9 months and the wheels are starting to wear down now after all this time and miles of walking. the lighter they are the easier they are to push and steer and you wont be taking out peoples ankles.

Answer 10

first u should think about how long ur going to use it for, if is it only 4 a cple of mths then get the cheaper one but if u have a young baby then consider the other 1 then youl get ur moneys worth!