Brands & things

[kmalia]

i do have a car, but realize it will be inevitable to have to take taxis (when getting home from central, etc).

we did buy an 'infant system' which is an infant carseat (or 'pod') which detaches from the base (which stays in the car), and also locks onto a stroller base. BUT, if you don't own a car, these types of systems can get expensive as 1/2 of the cost is for the carseat and base.

I have heard that even with a proper carseat, most people don't strap the babies in while in taxis anyway as 1) some taxi seatbelts don't work or are too short and 2) the rides are too short to bother.

I think if I must go into central and take a taxi home, we're just going to see how it goes with the sling/carrier - even though it certainly doesn't meet safety standards...

 

[Tigerlily]

prams and car sets

Hi
I am in the middle of buying a pram and i have the same concern as you.
For what I have heard we should really go for the lightest, smallest and easy to fold one.
I have already narrowed my choice down to the Bugaboo Bee and the Quiny Buzz. On both you can use the maxicosi car seat (you have to buy the adaptors tho) which is suitable from new born till 13kg, which means you can detach the maxicosi (with the baby still on it), buckle it in the car (no need of adaptors or platform) ans simply fold the frame...hope I managed to give you an idea!

The prams I have mentioned are quite expensive tho, far above the average (i.e. Combi, Aprica or Peg Perego) but they are very versitile and you can use since the baby is 3 or 4 years.

Hope this helps!

 

[PurpleFlower]

We didn't look at the Quinny buzz but the Bugaboo Bee doesn't stand up when folded.... Not sure if that's a problem?

 

[ninahh]

does anyone know where i can buy nursing covers?

 

[Smiles]

I've read somewhere here on geobaby about 'babe au lait' nursing covers (not sure how to spell it) but I think they have to be ordered from overseas.

 

[ninahh]

yes found that one too, they have to be ordered. but they have a shop in macao, but do i really wanna go to macao for a nursery cover???

 

[kmalia]

I have a bebe au lait nursing cover (gift from a friend). It is nice, with a built-in wire so it creates a 'tent' for the baby and you always have a clear hands-free view down there. If you want to check it out first and then order from www.doubibou.com

let me know if you want to see it!

 

[TreenJ]

prams and taxis

Hi, thanks for the thoughts on prams and taxis (sorry for delayed response, on holidays at moment).

will look into the pram suggestions. when i complained to hubby that the pram thing was so complicated, his helpful comment was "they make do without prams and car seats in developing countries"!
I had to point out they also make do without flat screen TVs and sports on demand channels...
mmm, not looking forward to the pram shopping trip..

Treens

 

[ninahh]

bebe au lait is exactly what i want. tried to order from doubibou, but i cant find the nursing covers there. maybe they ran out of stock. any other advises?
thanks nina

 

[carang]

as a mother of two, both born in hk, you NEED something VERY lightweight that can be folded with one hand.

we didn't have a car when we had one child but got a car after #2 was born, so i've done both.

if you don't go for something light and foldable, then order online a sit'n'stroll. it is convertable from stroller into carseat
and makes life SOOOOO much simpler! they are expensive though, the shipping is almost as much as the stroller itself. but if you are going for an expensive stroller anyway, then you might as well go for this one. if you get this one, then you can get a second cheaper stroller for days that you don't take taxis.

good luck!