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Post by natalyakir » Mon, 16 May 2011 1:55 pm

poodlek wrote:
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Mad Scientist wrote: Try Combi. light weight and flat bed. Made in Japan. Smaller wheels compare to three wheel stroller. Foldable

http://www.taising.com/combi.html
As I just said it is not sturdy and I don't trrust the strollers that are shaking, even if it is meant for always shaking Japan. :P
Well you got your suggestions. Going back to my previous post, perhaps you should go to the warehouse and look at a bunch of different models and see if you can find one to meet all of your specifications.
Surely I will. :)
I just wanted to know if those who used these strollers I mentioned could tell me pros or cons using it specifically in Singapore but maybe this forum is not that popular among expats though there are so many of them in Singapore...

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 16 May 2011 3:39 pm

Why would Singapore be any different than any other major metropolitan area with public transport and taxis and sidewalks and, and........ :???:

A lot of the responses you will get here are in direct proportion to the attitude you display....... :-|
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers

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Post by ev-disinfection » Mon, 16 May 2011 3:59 pm

FYI, this forum is the most popular with the Singapore expat community...
most of the regulars here will view your topic post, and if someone else reply with the best solution, no one else will post anymore, as in your case.

Everyone will have different requirements for the baby's transportation, and if someone suggested something that suits your needs, are you going to order over the phone? or go to the shop and see / try it first?

There are just too many types:
Strollers for jogging, double / triple strollers, strollers with detachable baby car seats, baby seats / trailers for bicycles, facing front or facing back seats, different colours, brands, prices.... etc
so the best way is to visit a large shop and try all of them out, to see which fit your requirements.

And if you call any shops, they would also advise you to go down and try it for yourself...

Hope that you find what you are looking for.
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Post by Mad Scientist » Mon, 16 May 2011 6:23 pm

poodlek wrote:
sundaymorningstaple wrote:Congratulations Pooklek! Guess the Power that Be will be sending you a gratis PR invitation now! Baby Boys are bargaining chips! :wink:
Hahaha thanks but no thanks. We'll be on our way back to N. America (Montreal if I get my druthers) by June 2012. If I could pass on my bargaining chip to someone who needs it more I would!
@Poodlek. ; Baby No. 1 ? No wonder you say you want to try again and let Mary Rauff be the Gynae.

Anyway, Congrats and May the Force be with YOU !!
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Post by gravida » Mon, 16 May 2011 8:58 pm

We have the complete set of Quinny Buzz 3:

- dreami, which is a newborn bassinet (I completely understand what you mean telling that a newborn needs to have a proper carrycot, I was looking for it as well)
- Maxi Cosi Pebble
- regular Buzz seating

After using it for half a year in Singapore (Well, SMS, it makes a difference that it is here - the weather, the fact that non folded prams are not allowed in the buses, the other fact that in most stores the alleys are so narrow etc.) I have few comments:

- overall it is a good system

however:
- a bit too wide for most of the supermarket alleys AND some of the escalators (unfortunately they still have here the narrow ones in some places)
- sometimes it is hard to put the MC car seat, as some of the taxis (i.e. the red combi type) have too short seat belts. I mean, you will be able to buckle it, but only after a while of struggle
- the regular seat cover is not too good for this type of weather - my little one is perspiring at the back of his head leaving some wet marks on the textile
- lack of storage space, just a small compartment underneath the seat

but here are the pros:

- easily foldable
- you can steer it without problems with one hand
- dreami is not too hot at all, as I mentioned my baby is sweating much more in the regular seating than he did in the bassinet

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Post by natalyakir » Tue, 17 May 2011 10:12 am

gravida wrote:We have the complete set of Quinny Buzz 3:

- dreami, which is a newborn bassinet (I completely understand what you mean telling that a newborn needs to have a proper carrycot, I was looking for it as well)
- Maxi Cosi Pebble
- regular Buzz seating

After using it for half a year in Singapore (Well, SMS, it makes a difference that it is here - the weather, the fact that non folded prams are not allowed in the buses, the other fact that in most stores the alleys are so narrow etc.) I have few comments:

- overall it is a good system

however:
- a bit too wide for most of the supermarket alleys AND some of the escalators (unfortunately they still have here the narrow ones in some places)
- sometimes it is hard to put the MC car seat, as some of the taxis (i.e. the red combi type) have too short seat belts. I mean, you will be able to buckle it, but only after a while of struggle
- the regular seat cover is not too good for this type of weather - my little one is perspiring at the back of his head leaving some wet marks on the textile
- lack of storage space, just a small compartment underneath the seat

but here are the pros:

- easily foldable
- you can steer it without problems with one hand
- dreami is not too hot at all, as I mentioned my baby is sweating much more in the regular seating than he did in the bassinet
Thank you very much, Gravida, very useful comment.
I was wondering, how you would understand if a pram would fit into supermarket alleys just looking at the stroller in the shops. That's a lottery.
I was asking about particular brands and pros and cons using it in Singapore to exclude Maclarens ( I used it already), combi and similar too lightweight brands as I am not interested in them much.
And my attitude is positive. :-)
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Post by Mad Scientist » Wed, 18 May 2011 5:14 am

natalyakir wrote:
Mad Scientist wrote: Try Combi. light weight and flat bed. Made in Japan. Smaller wheels compare to three wheel stroller. Foldable

http://www.taising.com/combi.html
As I just said it is not sturdy and I don't trrust the strollers that are shaking, even if it is meant for always shaking Japan. :P
You are asking for the people here on what they think and we have responded. Instead of being grateful, you keep on pushing and being picky. We gave answer based on what we think is best. I have four kids. I only use ONE COMBI stroller and it works and last the four of them. You should take it from there. You are not a first time mom. The prams available here is based on what suits the condition, demands and weather here. If this is not what you are looking for then you should consider going back to your home country.
Stop being pushy and I think the one that best work for you is a bull cart.
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Post by natalyakir » Wed, 18 May 2011 8:24 am

Mad Scientist wrote:
natalyakir wrote:
Mad Scientist wrote: Try Combi. light weight and flat bed. Made in Japan. Smaller wheels compare to three wheel stroller. Foldable

http://www.taising.com/combi.html
As I just said it is not sturdy and I don't trrust the strollers that are shaking, even if it is meant for always shaking Japan. :P
You are asking for the people here on what they think and we have responded. Instead of being grateful, you keep on pushing and being picky. We gave answer based on what we think is best. I have four kids. I only use ONE COMBI stroller and it works and last the four of them. You should take it from there. You are not a first time mom. The prams available here is based on what suits the condition, demands and weather here. If this is not what you are looking for then you should consider going back to your home country.
Stop being pushy and I think the one that best work for you is a bull cart.
I always thought that combi's users mainly are locals. I basecally think that combi is not safe, if somebody will bump onto it then it will fall with a baby in it, besides i find that they are too low to bend and their handles are to low which makes it perfect for not-so-high locals. That's just my opinion. I am just looking for golden middle. ^^ And I am not pushing, just asking if somebody's using the brands I am interesting in.

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Post by beppi » Wed, 18 May 2011 1:07 pm

Use a baby carrier instead of pram/pushcart!
That way, you have no problems manouvering steps, buses, narrow isles, etc. and it is also better for your baby (or so at least some studies claim) to constantly feel your warmth and hear your heartbeat.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Wed, 18 May 2011 2:28 pm

^^^^

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Post by aargon » Wed, 18 May 2011 4:34 pm

beppi wrote:Use a baby carrier instead of pram/pushcart!
That way, you have no problems manouvering steps, buses, narrow isles, etc. and it is also better for your baby (or so at least some studies claim) to constantly feel your warmth and hear your heartbeat.
Speaking from experience, it wont be just the warmth your baby feels, but your sweat as well - and lots of it in this Singapore heat.
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Post by natalyakir » Wed, 18 May 2011 5:56 pm

aargon wrote:
beppi wrote:Use a baby carrier instead of pram/pushcart!
That way, you have no problems manouvering steps, buses, narrow isles, etc. and it is also better for your baby (or so at least some studies claim) to constantly feel your warmth and hear your heartbeat.
Speaking from experience, it wont be just the warmth your baby feels, but your sweat as well - and lots of it in this Singapore heat.
I always prefered to push rather than carry on myself, babies become heavier and we need to think about our poor back. :-)

By the way, my pregnant friend and I went to see different prams and strollers on Kaki Bukit today and we found a wonderful new stroller PegPerego Avio. I consider buying it, it is light, narrow but handle is not reversible, or the seat (only bassinet) but we'll see, what else I can find...
But this stroller is gorgeous! :-)

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Post by aargon » Wed, 18 May 2011 6:16 pm

I have two Maclaren's - one grey, one black.

Enuff said. :cool:
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Post by thirdeagle » Fri, 20 May 2011 1:43 am

natalyakir wrote: I always thought that combi's users mainly are locals. I basecally think that combi is not safe, if somebody will bump onto it then it will fall with a baby in it, besides i find that they are too low to bend and their handles are to low which makes it perfect for not-so-high locals. That's just my opinion. I am just looking for golden middle. ^^ And I am not pushing, just asking if somebody's using the brands I am interesting in.
I bought my combi for my oldest kid in the US. Has been used for many years for multiple kids by tall caucasian men with no problem, and hasn't dumped a kid yet.

I saw a Buggaboo bee recently - acquaintance in SFO had one - seemed to like it and seemed to meet your needs (I wasn't paying too much attention because I'm no longer in the market for a stroller). Some online reviews say that its not very durable and ironically dumped one users kid on the sidewalk because its shocks were too springy or something. Good luck deciding.

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Post by Mad Scientist » Fri, 20 May 2011 4:40 am

thirdeagle wrote:
natalyakir wrote: I always thought that combi's users mainly are locals. I basecally think that combi is not safe, if somebody will bump onto it then it will fall with a baby in it, besides i find that they are too low to bend and their handles are to low which makes it perfect for not-so-high locals. That's just my opinion. I am just looking for golden middle. ^^ And I am not pushing, just asking if somebody's using the brands I am interesting in.
I bought my combi for my oldest kid in the US. Has been used for many years for multiple kids by tall caucasian men with no problem, and hasn't dumped a kid yet.

I saw a Buggaboo bee recently - acquaintance in SFO had one - seemed to like it and seemed to meet your needs (I wasn't paying too much attention because I'm no longer in the market for a stroller). Some online reviews say that its not very durable and ironically dumped one users kid on the sidewalk because its shocks were too springy or something. Good luck deciding.
^^^^^ + 1 Mate !! / Wifey is caucasion and she is bigger than me and she has no problem. OP was getting picky , picking our brains !!!
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