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Icandy Apple - worth it??
Hi,
I'm only 13 weeks but have decided to start thinking about what kind of pram I would like (we won't buy it until closer to time). The only one I've seen so far that I really like is the Icandy Apple but have had a sharp intake of breath at some of the prices I've seen - taking account of the extras such as carry cot, car seat etc.
I'm just wondering what your opinions are if you have or have had one - are they worth it?
Also what's the cheapest you got it all for? Is it worth looking on ebay?
And lastly are there any other makes out there that have a similar look and design as the icandy apple?
Thanks for any advice
xx
I'm only 13 weeks but have decided to start thinking about what kind of pram I would like (we won't buy it until closer to time). The only one I've seen so far that I really like is the Icandy Apple but have had a sharp intake of breath at some of the prices I've seen - taking account of the extras such as carry cot, car seat etc.
I'm just wondering what your opinions are if you have or have had one - are they worth it?
Also what's the cheapest you got it all for? Is it worth looking on ebay?
And lastly are there any other makes out there that have a similar look and design as the icandy apple?
Thanks for any advice
xx
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Alex is nearly 16 weeks and we use it every day it handles really well and looks great x I would say that it's quite heavy and big but we don't have a car so it's hardly ever folded down x
We decided on the apple because it can convert to a double if we have another baby soon x
In the end we got ours from john lewis and for the whole lot excluding car seat we were ??560 x I think that independent retailera might do you a better deal but we left it late to buy x
Good luck in deciding and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy x
I love my apple too! I would definitely recommend it, though only if you have space for it - like babybum says, it is big and heavy - we have big cars & so just keep it in the boot out of the way which works well for us. It handles brilliantly, looks great & Benjamin (who is 3 months old) seems to love it! The only negative I have found so far is the parasol which is a pain in the bum, but I think that is a universal problem with parasols.
I think whether or not it is worth the money depends on how easily you can afford it - if it is going to leave you short of money then I would say you can probably get prams which are pretty much as good for less money. However, if it just means that you will miss out on a few luxuries that month then I would say it is worth it....
I hope that doesn't sound intrusive, that's just the way I would judge it. We got ours from John Lewis too but I know you can get it for less elsewhere, but that's just somewhere local to me (Manchester). The pip adaptor was the clincher for us as we don't want a huge gap between #1 & #2 (if we're lucky enough to have a #2) and they look amazing as a double!
Good luck & enjoy your pregnancy,
Ruth x
The size isn't a worry as we have 2 big cars ( a freelander and an estate) and I too like the fact it can become a double buggy in the future.
We can afford it by just giving up a few luxuries but I'm the kind of person who hates spending lots of money on things if I can get the same for less (I'm a proper skinflint!!).
I've seen one other that I like which is the babystyle oyster and for pram, carrycot and car seat it is about ??400 but I can't seem to find a 3 wheel version (we want the apple jogger as do a lot of walking and running).
Think I will keep looking to see if there are any other similar designs I like the look of but I keep going back to the apple.
By the way - what's the main differences between the cherry, peach and apple??
xx
DD is almost 9 months, we use it every day and I have absolutely no plans to trade it in for a stroller.
Yes, it's a bit bulky when collapsing it but as you've got a Freelander it'll be fine (we've got a Disco 3 and my Mum's got a Freelander and no problems at all).
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.
Believe me I've bought some rubbish, but this was one of my best purchases!
xx