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To bee or not to bee

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PGWomble · 26/10/2010 10:24

Groan...I know, could resist [hwink]

I am expecting DC1 in February and like so many first timers am absolutely gobsmacked and overwhelmed at the choice of pushchairs.

I popped into John Lewis yesterday in the hope that speaking to a real life person would ease my aching head. The sales advisor ruled out the Bugaboo Cameleon (I live in London and she noted it wasn't good on public transport), and has helped me narrow the choices down to the Bugaboo Bee of iCandy Cherry (not that I'm really sure what the difference between all of the iCandy range is...).

Then to add to my confusion I read on here that 'everyone ends up with a Maclaren eventually, whatever they buy first'!

My main criteria are: suitable from birth, good on public transport, space to carry shopping, adjustable handles as DH is tall.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thank you!!

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MonsterseyeofNewtPunch · 26/10/2010 10:27

The bee is good and i loath Maclarens!! :o

The chameleon is fine on public transport but the dual element to it can get annoying when storing/packing into car.

The Loola Up is also good.

Re Shopping - most have a 5kg basket limit which equals very little shopping in reality.

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5andahead · 26/10/2010 10:28

Bugaboo folds in one piece, iirc, Icandy cherry does not.

I'd never get a Maclaren for a newborn though, something about umberella strollers I don;t find suitable for little ones.

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FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 26/10/2010 10:31

Everyone I know has ended up with a Maclaran - except the people who bought a bee in the first place! I love my Bee.

I also live in London and it's brilliant - so easy on buses, trains - the icandy cherry is much wider. And uglier, in my opinion. We used it from birth and it was fine, the only thing I would say is that it's not as closed in as a lot of the prams with a carrycot - DD was totally snuggly in her babynest, but I think as she got older she struggled to sleep in it because she could see out much more easily.

Also, I have heard that babies can grow out of them quite quickly. My dd is only 8mo, so I can't comment on that one, but she is tall, so I guess that could be a problem.

But would definately recommend. We'll only get rid of ours if we need a double.

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PGWomble · 26/10/2010 10:34

Thanks everyone!

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Purplebuns · 26/10/2010 15:29

My Dd is 18mo, I have the Bee+ and it is fabulous! Maclarens are awful looking! I do have the cameleon and once you have the knack it is great.. But the Bee for a city, and in your situation would be great!

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MonkeysPunk · 26/10/2010 21:25

Your child is most unlikely to outgrow the bee plus. It's an excellent option. You can fit a lot of shopping in the basket once your dc can sit up and the seat is rear facing in particular. The bee is much nicer than a Maclaren to use. Both for you and for the baby. The only other alternative i would consider would be a baby jogger city mini. However it is not rear facing but really good for public transport and all baby's whether tiny or huge. Much better than any Maclaren. Better basket. Better wheels. Better suspension. Better seat. Better hood. Better quality! Better value for money.

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ENormaSnob · 27/10/2010 12:47

Get a bee.

I loathe my maclaren but love my bee.

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cupcake75 · 28/10/2010 19:06

I have a Bee + and a Quest. I use the Quest for the nursery run and traveling only. Even though the Quest is 2 kilos lighter than the Bee, I'd choose the Bee over it any day. Also live in London.

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