Double Buggy!

mummylissy · May 6th, 2009, 05:37 AM

Hi I thought this would be the best place to post this.
My DS is 5 months & I'm 16 wks pregnant with no 2 which means that DS will only be 11 months when no 2 is born I was wondering if you could help me with buggies. It needs to be fairly lightweight and easy to get on a bus with 2young babies as that's my only form of transport.
I've seen the phil & teds and quite like it and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on it.
Thanks x

emma2009 · May 6th, 2009, 12:39 PM

hi i used a maclaren for my twins very easy to get on and off the bus with no problems at all and light in weight compared to all the others out there!!

i found that doubles ones that are not side by side or have car seats were always a lot heavier than the maclaren that i used

karenshaz · May 9th, 2009, 15:41 PM

Hey,
The pram you would be looking for and one which is suitable for twins are quite different. No idea really about phil and teds because both seats arent suitable for newborns. Though I will say that my pram (icandy)'s downside is that one baby has to be lower than the other, and I believe that this is even worse with phil and teds as the baby would be underneath almost.

Another consideration is whether you want your baby to be able to face you or not?

In terms of getting about and on buses etc I couldnt deal with a side by side buggy and imo tandem is best choice. However be mindful of the length because that can be quite awkward on public transport.

Dont know how helpful I've been lol. Hopefully its some food for thought.

Xxxxxxxxx

Lisalovesbean · May 10th, 2009, 07:52 AM

First Wheels City Elite Twin, it's a side by side that you can attach a carrycot to for the newborn and also has pushchair seats that you can face in and outwardly.....

John Lewis and Mothercare stock this item, but Mothercare do not keep this product instore to view but John Lewis do, so you could view it it there in person!

Good Luck!

Kirstin · May 10th, 2009, 09:40 AM

I have heard reports about the phil and teds as the child on the bottom can put their fingers in the spokes in the wheel and they can get trapped when the wheels move.

What about the mamas and papas aria?

Mamafy · May 10th, 2009, 16:28 PM

The firstwheels city twin is gorgeous as I had one but I didn't keep it for long

There is simply no way it would fit on a bus, it is a bus

plus the weight of it is awful

**Wobbles** · May 10th, 2009, 17:34 PM

I still don't have one for my girls

mummylissy · May 12th, 2009, 15:42 PM

Thanks for the replies! I was thinking of using my Buzz for Oscar for the first few months and using a sling for the baby but Oscar loves the sling as well and I don't want him to be jealous of the new baby!
I'll have a look at the one's you've all suggested.

mummylissy · May 12th, 2009, 15:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisalovesbean

First Wheels City Elite Twin, it's a side by side that you can attach a carrycot to for the newborn and also has pushchair seats that you can face in and outwardly.....

John Lewis and Mothercare stock this item, but Mothercare do not keep this product instore to view but John Lewis do, so you could view it it there in person!

Good Luck!

OMG! I've just fallen in love with this pram!! Can I persuade DF to buy it? Hmm...... maybe if we sell the Buzz and save up for a bit? My grandparents have said they want to buy us something for the baby, which they've done for all their great-grandchildren so I may just ask them to put a bit toward it for us! I may have to stop using the buses and walk everywhere which isn't such a bad idea actually!!
Thank You so much for suggesting this pram!!

embo216 · May 13th, 2009, 05:32 AM

Sorry I don't want to rock the boat but have you seen the reviews for this pram? I really liked the look of it too and how you can have a carrycot and the seat facing you too. There are hardly any positive reviews

May 6th, 2009, 05:37 AM	#1
mummylissy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South-West England Posts: 23	Double Buggy! Hi I thought this would be the best place to post this. My DS is 5 months & I'm 16 wks pregnant with no 2 which means that DS will only be 11 months when no 2 is born I was wondering if you could help me with buggies. It needs to be fairly lightweight and easy to get on a bus with 2young babies as that's my only form of transport. I've seen the phil & teds and quite like it and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on it. Thanks x

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May 6th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#2
emma2009 Mum (Mom) New BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6	hi i used a maclaren for my twins very easy to get on and off the bus with no problems at all and light in weight compared to all the others out there!! i found that doubles ones that are not side by side or have car seats were always a lot heavier than the maclaren that i used

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May 9th, 2009, 15:41 PM	#3
karenshaz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: east london Posts: 63	Hey, The pram you would be looking for and one which is suitable for twins are quite different. No idea really about phil and teds because both seats arent suitable for newborns. Though I will say that my pram (icandy)'s downside is that one baby has to be lower than the other, and I believe that this is even worse with phil and teds as the baby would be underneath almost. Another consideration is whether you want your baby to be able to face you or not? In terms of getting about and on buses etc I couldnt deal with a side by side buggy and imo tandem is best choice. However be mindful of the length because that can be quite awkward on public transport. Dont know how helpful I've been lol. Hopefully its some food for thought. Xxxxxxxxx

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May 10th, 2009, 07:52 AM	#4
Lisalovesbean Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wirral Posts: 2,257	First Wheels City Elite Twin, it's a side by side that you can attach a carrycot to for the newborn and also has pushchair seats that you can face in and outwardly..... John Lewis and Mothercare stock this item, but Mothercare do not keep this product instore to view but John Lewis do, so you could view it it there in person! Good Luck!

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May 10th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#5
Kirstin Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,157	I have heard reports about the phil and teds as the child on the bottom can put their fingers in the spokes in the wheel and they can get trapped when the wheels move. What about the mamas and papas aria?

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May 10th, 2009, 16:28 PM	#6
Mamafy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,536	The firstwheels city twin is gorgeous as I had one but I didn't keep it for long There is simply no way it would fit on a bus, it is a bus plus the weight of it is awful

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May 10th, 2009, 17:34 PM	#7
Wobbles Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chester Gal By Heart Posts: 50,081	I still don't have one for my girls
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May 12th, 2009, 15:42 PM	#8
mummylissy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South-West England Posts: 23	Thanks for the replies! I was thinking of using my Buzz for Oscar for the first few months and using a sling for the baby but Oscar loves the sling as well and I don't want him to be jealous of the new baby! I'll have a look at the one's you've all suggested.

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May 13th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#10
embo216 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 6,913	Sorry I don't want to rock the boat but have you seen the reviews for this pram? I really liked the look of it too and how you can have a carrycot and the seat facing you too. There are hardly any positive reviews

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