Hi, Eli,
I want to state at the beginning that I know there's nothing like an IDEAL pram in the literal sense... but I would like to, at least, come close to that, and that's why I am looking for your advice.
We expect our baby in December, and so we would like a pram that will be spacious enough for the baby plus a footmuff, blanket inside... Some recommend a 2in1/3in1 system, some a carrycot-only option, and later a separate pushchair... I don't know, please helo me here.
Our requirements would be:
a practical, lightweight, compact model that manipulates well, for short as well as long walks, wit at least some suspension to tackle different kinds of surfaces; the chassis being able to accept a car seat and a seat unit - I mean, such that I can put everything on it... and, ideally, an adjustable handlebar - because my hubby is taller than me.
I don't want a model that I will want to sell after a few months because it doesn't suit me - and then, repeat the same with the next one... I would love to find something I will use from birth until I can, ideally the longest possible, maybe until the end. A system that will 'grow with the child', and maybe one that we could keep for the next baby too...
BUT - I don't want to pay crazy much for some kind of ultra-modern ro a super-stylish one that just looks good; I don't even need a brand new one, I'll be ok with a second-hand one if the features will be what I need. But there's so much to choose from that I don't know where to look first as a first-time mum.
I sincerely hope for some good advice, and I'll be very grateful for any input. I hope I am not too idealist in my expectations and there will be at least a handful of options for us 🙂
Thank you.