We skipped the bucket seat completely. We have used the same car seat from birth until now (almost 2) and will continue using it for years. It’s the baby jogger city turn.
As for stroller, we got the silver cross dune because we live in a city and needed something durable but not too large. We got the bassinet attachment for it and whenever baby was in the stroller for months 0-3, he was in that bassinet. It was so great because I’m not a fan of having LO in the car seat for extended periods of time.
We got the silver cross exactly because of the bassinet option, it felt like such premium fabric. I was adamant about not using the car seat out of the car so the bassinet served us well.
We originally had the Silver Cross Dune, but it broke after 6 months and had a nightmare dealing with Silver Cross customer service. Honestly shocking given they're considered the "Rolls Royce" of prams.
Eventually we got a refund, and switched to the Joolz Aer+ and have been so impressed with it - very small and light when it's folded, and the best folding mechanism I've come across on a pram. Can go in the overhead locker on a plane, and much easier to fold and more comfortable to push than the Yoyo.
Also comes with a 10 year transferable warranty - which we've not had to test yet in the ~8 months we've had it, but gives me confidence that the company stands by their products.
Honestly 20/10 pram, I really can't fault it, and unless you need off-road capabilities I honestly can't see why you'd go for anything else!
I also have a Kia picanto and I got a silver cross dune. I can fit the chassis and the nappy bag in the boot and then I have to put the bassinet or seat on the front seat and my boyfriend sits in the back with our daughter. It has small wheels so it is able to fit in the boot but it means it isn't great on rough terrain. When she was 9 months I got a silver cross pop which fits in the boot with the nappy bag as well. I use it in the summer or just for quick trips or rougher ground.
My daughter is 21 months and we're still using the dune. I could see us getting a good bit more use out of it but I'm not due baby 2 in March so I have no idea what we're doing but I do know that I need a bigger car before then! 😅
Never been happy with Silvercross. We’ve had the Silvercross full bundle - car seat was rubbish and the pram was heavy and impractical. Rucksack and hand warmers were a nice touch. I would avoid any Silvercross products based on my experience.
We’ve had the Bugaboo double (side by side, called donkey I think?!) - it’s good but a bit unwieldy, Doona one that converts to a car seat (useful but heavy and uncomfortable for child), Babyzen yo-yo (useful for travel but limited) and the Joolz aer which is great for travel (can get on a plane) and more versatile than the Babyzen so it can be used more like a normal pram - it’s been my favourite travel pram.
On a side note, the Cybex car seats that rotate are amazing.
Cx3 and using a redsbaby skip 3. Although I should mention that’s our secondary pram and only for indoor use eg at the shops, main pram is a silver cross that goes in my partner’s car
Do not recommend silver cross ❌
I have the bugaboo fox five and absolutely love it. I find it really easy to fold and the fact that it really is all terrain has been really handy for me as we do lots of walking on the beach, on walking tracks, asphalt, hiking etc etc I like that it has an extendable hood or however you would describe it. I’ve lost my mind but you can basically bring the cover all the way down to the baby’s toes. Has a few airflow flaps.
The 3 mums that have silver crosses in my mum’s group have all had major issues with them. Two of them had to get replacement parts and one of them literally has a whole second pram pretty much sitting there because there were massive issues with it. All 3 had issues with their brakes. That was enough for me to put me off for life. In saying that I have a vintage silver cross sitting in my attic that was built to withstand anything!! one of those Mum‘s recently got a bugaboo because she’s having a second baby and keeps commenting how much smoother it is to roll. That’s what I found with my fox. It just feels so comfortable for both city and cross country.
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Travel-friendly, city-nimble, but tiny storage and struggles off-pavement.
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