Wholly molly why is buying a pram so difficult!

So I have a list of things in my head that I need to get before Tiny Human comes into the world.

• Cot: done! We had this for caring :)
• High chair: done! And this too
• Change table with drawers: done! Thanks to Gumtree
• Bassinet: done (to be borrowed from Cee)
• Pram: ... so not done!

Who would have thought buying a pram would be so difficult and expensive! I think it is more confusing than buying a car!At leaast when it comes to the kind of car you want you have a choice of maybe 10 that fit the category. In prams there are 200 categories all with 600 choices within them and surprise surpoise, no pram does it all... To get one feature you have to sacrifice another! I am negotiating with prams for the best outcome and still beyond confuzzelled.

Here is my list (so far);

• 1. Peg Perego Book Pop Up: this is a great modular pram that can grow with Tiny Human. 
• The car seat, bassinet and toddler seat all attach into it really easily. 
• It weighs just over 10kg and folds into a standing position that is easy to lift. 
• It folds with the toddler seat and bassinet attached. 
• Lots of gorgeous colour choices!
• BUT: you can't attach a second seat to it if another baby comes into the family. 
• BUT: for the whole system (yeah I think of them like a system) it will cost about $1500.

• 2. Peg Perego Skate (yeah I think this brand): again is a modular pram that has all the connections and features of the Book. 
• This is an older model from 2011 and isn't manufactured anymore but comes up on Gumtree and Ebay for great prices (less tan $500). 
• The good thing about this model is that that the jumper seat can be attached with no fuss. 
• BUT: it is an older model so doesn't have as many perks and may be more likely to have wear and tear issues. Plus, buying it second hand limits colour choice.
• BUT: it does not fold as simply as the Book. 
• BUT: the storage is a little small - however it is is a removable basket that means you can take it out and use the are without being confined to the basket.

• 4. Bugaboo Chameleon: I get the impression this is a really popular brand and pram.
• Lots of colour choices! My favourite is the dark denim. So pretty.
• It has good quality suspension and the pram can flip so the big tyres go at the front making it easier on tougher terrain.
• Weighs under 10kg
• 3 year warranty
• BUT: it is more much pricey than the Peg Perego models - before the accessories and the car seat is purchased you have spent about $1500.

• 4. Baby jogger city select
• second seat attachment is easy
• is the complete system like all of the above
• handle bar break
• designed to be a great double pram
• BUT: not auto lock fold and inst standing when folded. Also isn't too good when folded with seats on it.
• BUT: there are quite a few reviews that the front wheels cause problems even in the warranty period, like wobbling and squeaking

• 3. Chicco Bravo Ombra
• a budget option
• built in mummy tray
• one hand fold
• only $500
• BUT: no bassinet option
• BUT: not as attractive to the eye - boring red, blue or black colour options (usually only available in black)

So here I am drowning in options, YouTube videos and online reviews that don't help to put anything in perspective. Help is welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!