https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:25:45 +0000 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:04:20 +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=26107 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=26107&PID=670325&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670325 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 26107
Posted: 25 April 2009 at 10:04am

we have just sold a sports and bought a dash. Our sports had a VERY sticky brake and was painful on the foot to put on and off!! i not sure if its been fixed bcos the ones i have tried in the shops recently are still quite sticky!!.

The dash had a problem with the brake but has been resolved in the newer prams, i was told that the old "faulty" (but not always!) ones have grey brake buttons and the newer ones have red brake buttons.

The 2 handed brake thing doesnt bother me but i can def understand how it might for some people.

I had a pram for Bay that had a brake button in the middle of the handle and it was a PITA to drive one handed as Lilfatty said...not that i was running with it tho! lol but walking and holding something in other hand!

the vibe does have alot of extras that the other P&Ts dont have.]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:04:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670325&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670325 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670143&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670143 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:46pm

The older versions of P&T had the sticky brake. That was the deciding factor for us not getting one (everything else was good) as I bruised my foot trying to put it on and then take it off again - and I was wearing shoes.

But yeah, I think they've changed it now like LF said.

We had a strap in capsule and it wasn't too hard once you got the hang of it. Your absolute best option is to find a capsule that goes in a base but can also be strapped in. Then you can have it in your car and also take it in other people's cars too. There are some around but sorry I don't know the brands.]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:46:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670143&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670143 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670133&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670133 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:32pm

No worries .. you can go down to baby city or another stockist near you and play with all of them .. you will soon figure out which one you prefer.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:32:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670133&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670133 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670132&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670132 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:30pm

Thanks LF!! You've been a huge help ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:30:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670132&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670132 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670128&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670128 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:25pm

Im not sure about "bad" the sport brake is "sticky" apparently (its a foot brake)

The dash has a brake on the handle but you need two hands to work it (which IMO is a PITA). The Vibe brake is on the centre of the handlebar .. which needs only one hand, but my DH says its in a stupid place if you want to run as he likes to run pushing the pram with one hand (and the brake is where that one hand would naturally go)]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:25:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670128&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670128 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670110&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670110 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:14pm

Thanks LF and Hannibil! Is there any of the P&Ts you should avoid? I heard something about a bad brake on one of them??]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:14:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670110&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670110 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670105&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670105 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:12pm

bexandantz wrote: Do both come with the toddler seat option? Which P&T do you have/recommend?

The MB dont do a toddler seat .. they have a kiddie board (kind of like a skateboard that you attach at the back)

P&T have a toddler seat.

I personally have a Vibe and we find it great (and I think its pretty lol)]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:12:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670105&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670105 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670027&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670027 Author: hannibal
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 8:23pm

Hi,

Definately look at a pram that the capsule can click into - great as you don't have to wake bubs up. Also when looking we brought a brand that can fit a toddler seat onto as well. Definately have a good go at collapsing the pram - 1st time out I just about threw the thing over the side of the carpark building as I couldn't get it down! Also try it in your boot as they can be quite bulky and hard to lift. I am just about to go back to the full size pram after using a Snap and Go - these I can't say enough about they are AWESOME (again no waking bubs) and so light and easy to get in and out of the car and I have hired mine from Baby on the Move for six months for a total of $60. I wish I had consulted with Baby on the Move for my capsule and pram instead of just going to Baby City and purchasing without knowing what I really needed - I'll definately be using to purchase my car seat! And the snap base in the car is so much easier and safer too.


Edited by hannibal]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:23:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670027&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670027 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670005&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670005 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 8:06pm

Do both come with the toddler seat option? Which P&T do you have/recommend?]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:06:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670005&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670005 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670002&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670002 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 8:02pm

I love my P&T and iv heard others rave about MB so maybe have a good look at those 2 and decide which you prefer. phil and teds or mountain buggy.]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:02:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=670002&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#670002 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669977&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669977 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 7:34pm

Well DP's mum just told me shes gunna make DPs dad go halves with her, and to make sure i pick whatever pram is going to be the best! Cant complain about that lol!! So any ideas on what i should go for? We may look at a second in a couple of years so something that can have a toddler seat would be good. Dont wanna go too overboard coz i know DP's ma will be buying lots of stuff coz she cant help herself.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:34:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669977&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669977 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669689&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669689 Author: Adeedee
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 2:24pm

Definitely go and try it out. I tried that pram and didnt like it, found it to heavy and also did not fit in my car boot.
I ended up with a Mountain Buggy with no regrets at all. Oh and like mentioned above, the capsule that clicks into the base is great. I hired one for 6 months for $60. ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:24:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669689&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669689 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669604&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669604 Author: Febgirl
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 12:49pm

Yeah, you really need to go into a shop and test drive a few to see how you like them.

The most popular brands are Mountain Buggies and Phil & Teds so make sure you compare any pram you're looking at to these ones. ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:49:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669604&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669604 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669404&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669404 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 26107
Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:32am

The only thing I would say is that if you are planning on having another, I would look for one that you can add a toddler seat to at a later stage.

We NEVER thought of that when we bought our first pram, and then ended up having to sell it to get another for the arrival of number two.

Also ...

Quite a lot of Mums prefer a capsule that has a base attachment. It means the base stays in the car and the capsule clicks in and out (so you dont have to strap it in each time), so you might want to consider that point too.

Lots of prams have attachments that you can put the capsule on the actual pram (Phil and Teds do for example) .. or you could just get some snap and go wheels .. which are far lighter than trying to cart a full sized pram around with you.

And finally .. (man I can rave on)

I would go down to the baby factory and check to see the pram fits in your boot! And that it can be collapsed easily.]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:32:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669404&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669404 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669139&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669139 Author: Henna79
Subject: 26107
Posted: 23 April 2009 at 9:09pm

looks like a good deal to me! One thing I never looked into with Alex was the whole carseat in pram thing and looking back if I had got one I would have used it all the time. ]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:09:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669139&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669139 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669033&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669033 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 26107
Posted: 23 April 2009 at 7:52pm

Hi Ladies

Am just hoping to get a few opinions on whether this is a good pram/deal.

http://www.babyfactory.co.nz/products/group/17/page/1/style/66945a/]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:52:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26107&PID=669033&title=advice-on-a-pram-please#669033