NO idea! Please help...

[Floopy21]

...Hi, I'm expecting our first & have no idea at all when it comes to pushchairs/prams, etc. Just wondered if anyone could give me some advice?

Live in the countryside, so needs to fit in the boot of a car & be sturdy on uneven ground. Is there is difference between three & four wheels? Are travel systems a good investment? I'm 5.4" & would be the main 'pusher', DH is 6" - does that make a difference?

Have been looking at pictures, but none the wiser at all! Please Help! Thank you very much.

[notasausage]

There are loads of threads on here that should give you some tips. Can't beat getting to a decent sized Mothercare, John Lewis or independent baby retailer to have a look.

Basically this is what I would suggest you consider

Adjustable handles for you and your DH.
Single bar is easier to push one handed if you want to grab a few bits in the supermarket, hold onto a dog etc.
3 wheels cope better with rough ground than 4.
Big front wheel is better if you're going to walk on anything other than fairly even unsurfaced paths - BUT those often don't allow the seat unit to face you and only face forward - facing you is supposed to be better for development but we only used it like this for about 5 months as DD was too nosey!.

I bought a travel system with hard bodied carry cot rather than the softer ones that sit on the seat of the pushchair. This meant that I didn't need to take the pushchair unit with me in the car - just the wheels and carry cot and as I had a winter baby I felt it gave her more weather protection. I personally wouldn't have used a lay flat pushchair from birth as I don't think they look particularly comfy or protective for a tiny newborn.
Get a decent rain cover and footmuff.

If the sales assistant struggles to remember how to collapse it or attach bits it tells you a lot about how easy it might be to use!

There was another thread on here recommending Mountain buggy for off road. Was only a few days ago so should be easy to find.

[Floopy21]

Thank you so much, some really good things to think about. Never thought it would be so difficult to choose!