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Chariots of Fire

09.03.2010

The best prams out there

New to the game and or looking to upgrade from your current clunker? Prams, strollers, walkers, buggies, whatever you call them, your choice of chariot will affect your little one's safety, sleep-time, and your sanity! Here's our take on the four-wheel question. The Quinny - you've seen them round. Everywhere. Pretty good all-rounders. But our verdict? Too wide and too heavy. There's a problem when you need driving lessons to negotiate the supermarket aisles. Frequent traveller? We love the practical McLaren XLR model, easy to get up, down, in and out. But not so hot on the reclining options or the Maxi Cosi adaptors for that easy car seat convenience. We say go with a basic MacLaren Volo strollers . Cheap, light, and a perfect second stroller. Family planning? Phil and Ted's Vibe is perfect if you plan on more than one. Our only gripe - the double doesn't have a g ...