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(Review ID: 711)
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almost perfect stroller, February 21, 2006
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Reviewer: cushy from Northern New Jersey
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cushy
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Overall Grade
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(9) |
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Pros:
bassinette feature, one hand fold, takes carseat
Cons:
short handle, bulky when folded
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The first stroller I saw and fell in love with was the bugaboo. Not wanting to spend $700 on a stroller, I had to find a suitable replacement, and ended up getting the A3 Pramette. I actually think this is much better than the bugaboo and for me, is almost the perfect stroller. I love the pram feature because I can see my son and I think he's more comfortable seeing me. He's four months old and still lays in it- I haven't used the stroller side yet. The pram has been good in the winter because the walls protect him from the wind. An infant Bundle Me fits in there perfectly and he stays nice and snug and falls asleep easily. When he was a newborn I used the stroller as a bassinette downstairs when he fell asleep, rather than having to keep bringing him upstairs. I also just used this feature as a changing table in a pinch. I was in a store with no changing table, so I used a dressing room and put the changing pad on the pram.The stroller also takes a carseat. I have the Graco Snugride, which stays on via a strap. The strap can reach around from under the padding even when it's in pram mode, so I don't have to reconvert the stroller every time I go out, which is very convenient. This stroller handles amazingly well. I've been a bit surprised at how well it turns in really tight spots. The one hand fold is very easy and quick for getting into and out of the car and the stand alone feature is helpful too. The basket is huge, but a little inaccessible when in pram mode.The things I don't like- the handle is too short for me. It is also a bit bulky, but that is not a problem for me now, since I got a bigger car. I also wish it had a cupholder on the handle. I tried an after-market one, but it didn't work because of how the stroller folds- the cupholder got in the way.This stoller is still a little expensive, but the other stroller I considered was the Maclaren Techno. If I'd gotten that, I still would've needed/wanted a snap 'n go, and those two strollers would've added up to the same amount I paid for the A3.Overall, I think this is a really great stroller.
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(Review ID: 851)
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4 of
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Almost a perfect stroller, May 9, 2006
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Reviewer: pbj from Philadelphia, PA
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pbj
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Overall Grade
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(9) |
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Pros:
Pram feature, sturdy, huge hood, big basket, many features
Cons:
big bulky fold
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I really love this stroller and after doing exhaustive research I am very pleased with my purchase. The feature that sold me was the pram feature of course. I think I'll be really sad when my baby outgrows it, though the A3 set up as a "normal" stroller is still very feature-packed and I know it will be used for a long time.
We do a lot of walking on 100+ year old city siedwalks so that means cobblestone, brick, cracked pavement and cement, you name it. It handles really well over all these surfaces and the baby seems to enjoy the bumps without being jostled around too badly. The wheels though plastic go right over juts in the cements and bricks just fine. I was very concerned that I'd need an air-tire stroller to walk around my neighborhood but the A3 has been great.
The only con is the bulky fold. It's a very easy fold/unfold, but bulky. Still, I have no problem putting it in the trunk of my Corolla when I need to.
I got a 2005 model when the 2006 ones were released and paid $299.
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