Baby Pram

April 302009

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Can anyone recommend a good baby travel system (capsule and pram) in Australia?

Or if any overseas brands will ship not for a fortune.

Hello Khadija. Through my experience, i avoided doing the baby capsule thing as it cost too much money for only a short period of time. Instead, i opted for a SAFE N' SOUND car seat for newborns to 15kgs. It cost me about $300.00 (Australian). I didnt mind paying this as it is an investment in my child's safety. It starts in reverse (newborn faces the rear of the vehicle) and fully reclines. When your baby reaches 9kgs (by Aust. law) you are then able to turn it around and face the front of the vehicle. It is appropriate to use up until they reach the 15kg mark then you need to look at switching to another type of car seat. As i was so happy with the Safe n' Sound brand, i stuck with it right through.

As for a pram, i feel one that you are able to fully recline for your newborn is fantastic, then as your child grows, you are able to pull the seat up. The pram i used was "Bertini" it was a four wheel, pneumatic tyres (pump up ones) and it came with a wind sock, weather shield, and was able to adapt as the children grew. It was r.r.p of $600.00 at the time, (far too expensive) but i was able to pick it up second hand for a steal!! Try looking on the internet (like eBay) or The newspaper appropriate for whichever state you are in. Trading Post, The Advertiser etc. Hope that helped!!

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