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We currently own a Bugaboo for our 3 yo. Should we look into a new one for the newborn? Or will a Bjorn suffice for the first few months? Also, what do you advise for after?
Whats a good stroller for HK?
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Have a search for some previous posts, especially about the Bugaboo, as there are very mixed feelings from users about its practicality in Hong Kong.
I do not have one, but the synopsis seems to be that the pros are that it is flexible and can be used as a travel system.
The cons are that it is cumbersome. If you did not have a car you would have trouble folding it up for a taxi each time.
Luckily as you already have one, why not give it a go first? I wanted one, but decided against it for the 'cons' reasons I listed above. Instead I bought a more compact travel system, which was the Quinny Zapp, which fits the Maxi Cosi capsule.
A baby bjorn is certainly the way to go with a new born, if you can, as there are endless steps in Hong Kong. I prefer to take the baby in the capsule when travelling by taxi though, which is why a travel system stroller was a must for me.
Legally you are not bound to use a restraint for your baby / children in Hong Kong though, and so many people swear by the cheap and compact umbrella strollers for ease of use.
I do not have one, but the synopsis seems to be that the pros are that it is flexible and can be used as a travel system.
The cons are that it is cumbersome. If you did not have a car you would have trouble folding it up for a taxi each time.
Luckily as you already have one, why not give it a go first? I wanted one, but decided against it for the 'cons' reasons I listed above. Instead I bought a more compact travel system, which was the Quinny Zapp, which fits the Maxi Cosi capsule.
A baby bjorn is certainly the way to go with a new born, if you can, as there are endless steps in Hong Kong. I prefer to take the baby in the capsule when travelling by taxi though, which is why a travel system stroller was a must for me.
Legally you are not bound to use a restraint for your baby / children in Hong Kong though, and so many people swear by the cheap and compact umbrella strollers for ease of use.
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i have a Bugaboo and a Chicco Ponee XS. love both. Bug is great for neighborhood strolling and getting on and off MTR, but bad for taxis. Chicco is so good for taxi rides. I have the Taiwanese version that doesn't have the red lock so i can hold my son w/ one arm, have diaper bag on another arm. and one hand fold the Chicco stroller all by myself in and out of taxi. there's no way i could have done it w/ the Bug. Still would not trade anything for the Bug though. so easy to steer.
i have a Bugaboo and a Chicco Ponee XS. love both. Bug is great for neighborhood strolling and getting on and off MTR, but bad for taxis. Chicco is so good for taxi rides. I have the Taiwanese version that doesn't have the red lock so i can hold my son w/ one arm, have diaper bag on another arm. and one hand fold the Chicco stroller all by myself in and out of taxi. there's no way i could have done it w/ the Bug. Still would not trade anything for the Bug though. so easy to steer.
We were all set to buy a Mclaren when someone pointed out the 19 inch wheel base leaves about 1 inch or so on each side when going through turnstiles. They don't like theirs because of that. If someone hadn't pointed it out we never would have thought of that, which is strange because I curse HK turnstiles every time I try to get luggage through them.
Looked at the Graco City Sport, weighs 4.2 kg, good up to 18kg baby, wheelbase is only around 17 inches. Any thoughts?
Looked at the Graco City Sport, weighs 4.2 kg, good up to 18kg baby, wheelbase is only around 17 inches. Any thoughts?
Best stroller
Hi,
We have a combi, and my husband really likes it. We used to have a Quinny in Uk but it is just not practical and some combi version comes with a travel system, which I belived is one of the lightest in the market. And they are Japan design which means that they are good in public transportation and by car if you pick the model with the car seat as well.
Cheers,
Lisa
Hi,
We have a combi, and my husband really likes it. We used to have a Quinny in Uk but it is just not practical and some combi version comes with a travel system, which I belived is one of the lightest in the market. And they are Japan design which means that they are good in public transportation and by car if you pick the model with the car seat as well.
Cheers,
Lisa
I've got the Peg Perego Pliko - with the capsule for the car. fantastic. love it even if it took some time to work out how to 'easily' fold it up. my husband still doesn't have the knack - it's very much a one woman stroller. i think the pliko is very similar to the pramette model - just a little bit older. mine is now on child number 2, and my 3 year old still fits into it if need be. i don't find it too heavy to put into the boot of the car, also very easy to stear (essential in HK) and the wheels are large enough to not cause problems on uneven footpaths. it is a little wide in some shops - however when shopping I normally take the bjorn.