Posted by
cheeky
16 yrs ago
Feeling slightly overwhelmed at the choice and options for prams/travel systems so would appreciate your feedback!
Due in June, hope to travel to the UK 6-8 weeks after delivery then back to HK 6 weeks later.
I would prefer something lightweight as the trip to the UK I will do by myself but will also need to be suitable for travel in a car.
I'm mostly confused by the fact that the baby has to lie flat - can a travel system that has a detachable carrycot allow this?
I also plan to use a sling (Baby Bjorn seems favourite) - when can I start to use this?
I don't see myself using a pram so often unless we are going to a restaurant and need somewhere for the baby to sit/lie.
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No, the detachable carrycot does not allow lying flat. Many parents ignore this requirement and the poor baby sits in a car seat for hours each day. Car seats are not flat because that is not the safest position in the car.
You can start to use a BB after 6-8 weeks, but only short periods to start with. However you can use a different kind of sling, where the baby lies down, from birth.
If you're not walking around that much, one great option is one of the Quinny models. They is relatively lightweight, fold up small, and some come with a bassinet so your baby can life flat for the first six months. You can also mount certain car seats.
Other optsions are the Bugaboo Bee. It is not quite flat, but close. You can also go with a MacLaren Techno XT, although here, again, you won't get true lie flat. The Techno XT is also a bit "rickety" for really small kids in my opinion.
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788
16 yrs ago
I would highly recommend the Ergo carrier with a infant insert rather than Baby Bjorn where the baby is upright. Its a bit cumbersome because of the insert but I found it great for my back and the baby was in a more natural position. We have the Bugaboo Bee with the Maxi cosi car seat combination and have been very happy with it. Buying a flat carrier which is only used for the first few months was not something I wanted to spend on. Plus, I planned on wearing the baby anyway so it was mostly Ergo for all our traveling. (We did 2 international trips at 6 hours@6 weeks and 18 hours @9 weeks) It can also be used by your partner and it was great as we did not have to carry stuff while traveling. We used Maxi cosi infant car seat back in HK till the baby was about 3 months and then the Bee- both are not flat- it worked very well for small walks, going to restaurants or for car travel as well. The baby was never in them for hours. Baby won't be able to sit at this time (they just kind of topple over) nor should you try to prop him/her- their lower back control and neck muscles aren't developed yet.
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As 788 says about sitting. It takes until at least 4 months before they can sit unsupported, and it's not really comfortable for them until several months later.
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Z
16 yrs ago
I'll second the rec for the Ergo carrier. My kid outgrew the infant insert almost immediately, but was still very comfy in the BB position [chest to chest] and the hood gave some neck support. Plus, it is comfy to carry our 3yo in the backpack position, so it lasts for years.
When our #2 was an infant, he loved the lay down seat in our Phil&Ted double stroller [it's quite clever as the second seat can either go on top when the baby is in full recline or in the back once baby can sit up by himself]. There was a short period where #2 didn't like the P&T -- too big to want to be hidden away underneath, but not quite steady enough to sit up in the add-on seat. If you are only putting one kid in, the front seat is great b/c very adjustable as they are gettting stronger [flat, slight incline, higher incline, sitting...]
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Phil & Ted's rocks. Of our three strollers, it is the one that has had the most use. If you're planning on a second kid within 2 years deffo consider it.
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Thank you for all the replies! I went to Mothercare today and the Bugaboo Bee certainly seemed to tick the boxes (one of the lightest for sure) and you can add the maxi cosi carseat for travel.
I'll investigate the Ergo carrier now too!
Cheers
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