https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:07:50 +0000 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:44:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11355 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=230334&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#230334 Author: monster
Subject: 11355
Posted: 16 October 2007 at 9:44am

Thanks babystuff.]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:44:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=230334&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#230334 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=230266&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#230266 Author: babystuff
Subject: 11355
Posted: 15 October 2007 at 9:44pm

hi there,
Milano do quite a few nice travel systems. It just depends on if you want a capsule with a base for the car or not. Phil & Ted's are awesome as far as functionality goes for a second child option. Maclaren are just about to release a new model 3 wheel which is much better than the old, they have gone back to a pump up wheel and they are very comfortable to push.

Steelcraft also have some very nice 3 wheelers.



]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:44:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=230266&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#230266 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228131&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228131 Author: monster
Subject: 11355
Posted: 11 October 2007 at 7:55pm

Wow - thanks GandT! I'll have a look through all that stuff now.

Oh, and I didn't mean that I didn't want the consumer reviews - it's just that I'm not signed up so if someone suggested looking I wouldn't be able to see any of the useful info. I didn't think about the fact that people might already have that info - whoops.

Babystuff - do you know anything about Milano? We've had a look at their travel system thing. But we're open to any other brands.]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:55:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228131&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228131 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228075&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228075 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11355
Posted: 11 October 2007 at 6:11pm

oh and this is also from their test of different buggies. (hope i am allowed to copy and paste it here)


The "road" test
Our families found difficulties with a couple of the strollers. They commented that the Steelcraft Terrain was poorly balanced and didn't handle corners or rough terrain well. The Mother's Choice stroller also didn't find favour because its centre of balance was too far forward, making it fairly difficult to get up and down stairs and kerbs and hills.

The families checked ease of use for each stroller - how easy it was to fold and unfold the strollers, apply the brakes, and how well they fitted into their car boot. They also checked the operation of the safety harness, seat adjustment and storm cover.

Safety tests
The lab carried out construction tests and performance tests.

Construction tests looked for places where small fingers could get trapped, removable parts a child could swallow, brakes, locking devices to stop the stroller folding on the child, and the harness system.

There were a few problems. The device that locked the Phil & Teds stroller in its normal position failed the safety test. There are two levers that need to be operated simultaneously to allow the frame to fold.

In our test model one of the levers was broken, so a child restrained in the harness could reach the functioning lever and make the stroller collapse, possibly sustaining injury. We checked other Phil & Teds strollers in stores and found both levers working properly.

Performance tests checked for sharp edges and points, strength of the chassis, efficiency and durability of the brakes, stability, strength of the harness, and security of wheels and locking devices.

The headrest of the Valco stroller could allow the head of an unharnessed child to slip through the back when the seat was reclined.

The Mother's Choice stroller failed the test for durability of the parking device. A lug of one of the brake cogs broke, and the adjustable straps on the harness slipped under pressure by more than the standard allowed.



]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:11:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228075&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228075 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228074&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228074 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11355
Posted: 11 October 2007 at 6:08pm

oh and not sure why you dont want consumer reviews but here is there best buys recommendations from them.

Mountain Buggy Urban Elite
Price: $699
Good points
Best ease of use. Users found it well-balanced and easily manoeuvrable when cornering and up and down steps and kerbs. Best off-road stroller. Comes with pump, seat liner, and nappy bag. Kiddy Board available ($99).
But
Expensive. The longest stroller in our test - one user found it needed manoeuvring, to get into the boot.
Extra costs
Storm cover ($39.95), bumper bar ($34.95).



Bertini Jet 476
Price: $400
Good points
Moderate price. Very easy to adjust seat angles and to apply the brakes. Comes with pump and sleeping bag.
But
Heaviest stroller in the test. Fitting the harness was awkward. Bulky - it took up much of the car boot.


Edited by GandT]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:08:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228074&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228074 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228068&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228068 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11355
Posted: 11 October 2007 at 6:02pm

we had an urban mountain buggy and it was okay... the front wheel was supposed to be able to be locked or swivel but every now and then it would undo itself and lock up - a real pain in the rear... it was easy to collapse etc but quite wide...and it didnt take a toddler seat.

i prefer my much cheaper childcare stroller... ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:02:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=228068&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#228068 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=227578&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#227578 Author: babystuff
Subject: 11355
Posted: 10 October 2007 at 8:53pm

hi there
are there any brands models that you like the look of?]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:53:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=227578&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#227578 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226803&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226803 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 11355
Posted: 09 October 2007 at 4:28pm

I would highly reccomend Phil & Teds Sports!! we love ours to bits!! ]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:28:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226803&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226803 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226783&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226783 Author: monster
Subject: 11355
Posted: 09 October 2007 at 3:44pm

babystuff - any info you have would be greatly appreciated. The sooner I can narrow down my choices the better!]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:44:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226783&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226783 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226274&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226274 Author: babystuff
Subject: 11355
Posted: 08 October 2007 at 8:29pm

Hi ya
I am happy to give you any inside info on the brands that we have. Pro's and Con's etc
]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:29:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226274&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226274 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226131&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226131 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 11355
Posted: 08 October 2007 at 4:58pm

Not sure of any websites, but I have seen a few reviews in preggy mags, eg cosmo pregnancy mag, and the little treasures one. I always think its best to ask someone who has a certain type of buggy what they think of it before you buy one. They can tell you the things they don't like about it, or the things they love about it etc. The poeple in the shops are often helpfull too (although often try to sell the most expensive buggy)]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:58:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226131&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226131 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226089&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226089 Author: monster
Subject: 11355
Posted: 08 October 2007 at 4:01pm

I've had a look at some threads on here, but am after something with a a bit more to compare when buggy shopping.

Does anybody know of good websites for (preferably nz) reviews (apart from consumer)? ]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:01:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11355&PID=226089&title=pram-buggy-review-websites#226089