Prams! Prams! Prams!

There are so many factors to consider when you are buying a pram.  

My first suggestion would be to either have a browse online, or go to a store which you know stocks a lot of different styles of prams. 

Once again, www.babytrain.com.au was so great for this, as they have such a wide variety and I found instead of trying to sell me the most expensive pram on the market, the ladies actually helped me with what suited my life style & budget.

Have a look around & feel for the type of pram you like & what your style is.

I found these were my most commonly asked questions when I was looking.

1. How much does it weigh?
   This is really important, especially if you have a caesarian and have restricted movement. The last thing you want to be doing is putting baby in the car, bending down and struggling to pick up the pram.
2. Is it easy to fold down and pick up?
   Same points as above.
3. How big is the storage underneath?
   I found myself staring at all these prams thinking - but where does my handbag go? Where do the nappies go? Where do Mums manage to put everything?!? Does the nappy bag hang over the handles? What if the pram falls over? Big storage underneath was a massive MUST HAVE for me.
4. How easy is it to manoeuvre?
   I feel like this is really important, especially if you are a social butterfly like myself and know you will be taking your little one everywhere. How will I walk down the aisles in my favourite stores with a huge, chunky pram?
5. Is there room to have a second bassinet/seat put on later down the track if there's baby no. 2?
   I know I wanted to make sure I could fit a toddler seat and a second bassinet into the pram if I needed to - you just never know what the future holds!
6. Can I adjust the handle height?
   Pretty simple - tall husband - small wife.
7. Are the wheels compatible with any type of terrain?
   Important for Mums who enjoy walking, running and exercise. Don't want to pop a tyre!
8. Will it fit easily in my car?
   If you drive a hatch ...my suggestion would not be the biggest, baddest pram you find.
9. Where's the price tag?
   Figure out your budget, although a pram is really something I believe is worth spending the extra pennies on.

I'd narrow it down to 2 or 3 prams, and then jump online and have a look at the reviews.

These are my favourites in the $1,000 or less price range:

Mountain Buggy Cosmopolitan
Pro & Con - Tyres are puncture proof . Small & not very secure storage underneath.

Jane Epic Stroller
Pro & Con - Stylish looking pram. Teeny tiny storage underneath & needs bassinet added or cannot be used with newborn.

Baby Jogger City Elite
Pro & Con - Three wheels and great tyres for all types of terrain. Cannot have second seat added in future.

These are my favourites in the $1,000 plus price range:

Bugaboo Buffalo:

Pro & Con - Great storage underneath with string draw for security, also sits higher as a pram, so no need to bend down too far. Can't fit a second seat.

Joolz Geo Mono

Pro & Con - Amazing XL storage underneath, and a really great looking pram. Can't fit two seats, leather on underside of handles rubs against skin and is pretty irritating. Really bulky & heavy pram. 

iCandy Peach 3

Love this pram, had every feature I needed and I ended up buying it! 

I chose the iCandy Peach 3 in Jet Black (of course - it will need to match my very black wardrobe!) 

I just found it to be the one that fits me. 

It's compact & super stylish, and can fit a second seat when necessary. It can be folded down with one hand and is super light, it includes a rain cover, adjustable leg rest & handles, and it has a tonne of room underneath. 

All up the cost of the pram was around $1,500 - this included the pram & the bassinet (as an extra).

I'm very, very happy with my purchase! 

Good luck ladies and I hope this helps!