Pram panic - Uppababy Vista V2 or iCandy Peach 7 or something totally different?

I’m in the same panic as you. Loved the icandy after seeing it in store - saw it in another store and they told me though it’s an additional £250 to convert the icandy to a double which the first store failed to mention! I think it’s only £60 to convert the Uppababy. Was considering the egg2, extra adapters to convert are only £15 but now been reading the icandy and egg2 are very bulky and heavy and people have buyers remorse once using it. It’s a minefield 🤯

I just noticed your in NI too - I’m planning on booking an appointment with Mamas and Papas to spend time going over the different options loaded with all my questions 🤪 my friends recommended it, you can try out the different prams/ configurations etc and car seats x

Check out Cybex Gazelle for another great option for converting to double! We were torn between uppababy and Cybex. Choices choices 🤩

I bought the peach 7, mostly the same reason the fabric was more padded and high end than others I saw! Liked the fact it can be used for overnight sleeping too if we went away - but I don’t need it as a double!

Have you looked at the icandy core? This is what I’ve gone for and it also folds with the seat on 😄 (I didn’t even know that wasn’t standard until buying one as all new to me but I see the benefit now).
Also helps that it is a stunning pram - the colour of the chassis is 👌🏼 xx

I haven't actually looked at Cybex. What one did you end up going for?

@Aimée @Madeline Do you know what the iCandy is like for walks in forests and beaches? We have a wee dog we will be taking out a lit and want to make sure we can keep up with him.

I did see the Bugaboo Donkey but it is so big as a single I think we would struggle to take it anywhere 🙈

I haven't - does it have the option to convert to a double if needed?

@Rachel we didn't either, until we were sold on their car seat and checked out their prams too. We got the Gazelle because it converts to double and seems less bulky than uppababy. Its so hard choosing though 😬. Mama's and Papa's do a good bundle for it 😊

I live in the countryside and have a dog and think the icandy will be good for that!

We went for the uppa baby vista 2. Friends of myn have used the double version and love it. Every store we went to they suggested Vista as we have a dog and live in the countryside, it was also more lightweight than some of the other bigger prams. I personally like the huge shopping space underneath as I am near the town x

just had a look and it doesn’t! Sorry - only has a ride on board by the looks of it xx

I’ve been recommended the gazelle by Cybex as easiest to fold down as a double without removing anything apparently x

We just had an appointment at John Lewis and tested them all out. I found the icandy looked amazing but was really heavy in comparison to the others. We’ve gone for the bugaboo fox package with car seat! So easy on all terrain, looks good and is pretty light. Suspension is incredible.
It’s pretty spenny but will do until 3 years old and will get 20% off at John Lewis

how did you go about getting this discount please? Do you book it through the website?x

thanks so much! The website says it expires on the 31st July so going to give them a call and hopefully they can still put it through!

I had an appt yesterday and they still gave me a code to use valid for 2 months.

Before going I had been recommended the Cybex gazelle.

I found the gazelle and the I candy peach such a faff too fold. Silver cross extremely bulky and ended up with uppababy vista 2 xx

okay I better book mine soon then!

I’m thinking of going for the peach 7 but will try out more during my appointment. Still trying to decide if I want the maxi cosi or cloud z2 car seat to go with it!