Are prams a fashion accessory in the UK?

[WTTMommy]

It seems in the UK, prams (or strollers) are a huge deal. Is it me or is this not the case in North America (to that extent)? Reading through a few threads regarding prams, I can't help but think you guys take it very very seriously Like a good quality stroller is nice, but I think it's a bigger deal on your side of the pond? Does that sound somewhat accurate?

I hope I'm making sense.

 

[Arcanegirl]

I think you would be right, yea

 

[jen1604]

Yup I would say youre definitely right.
I think in the UK theyre a bit of a status symbol and a fashion accessory xxx

 

[Rach276]

Yep!

 

[v2007]

yip, yip, yip!!!

My lo is 5 months nxt week and im already eyein up her 4th pram

Vxxx

 

[polo_princess]

Well i wouldnt want to push my baby around in a pile of crap she deserves as much luxury and comfort as i can give her and if it means spending £££'s then so be it.

 

[sparkswillfly]

It is a big deal yes! Im constantly checking out other peoples prams!

 

[Dizzy321]

Yep sure is...x

 

[HannahGraceee]

Yeh, im always looking at new ones!!

 

[lesleyann]

yeah is it i have 6prams now lol and im always looking at new ones and other people lol

 

[princess_bump]

i just love prams! and i wanted/want maddi to have the perfect one for us, regardless of price x x

 

[PeanutBean]

Hmmm. Apparently I'm not with the masses as I don't care what he's in as long as it moves and is safe! I have two prams, a big travel system that was from birth and a light summer pushchair but sticking in the car. Not quite the minimum necessary technically I suppose for our purposes it is. They're not fancy brands either and they were both fairly cheap.

I don't get paying loads of money for essentially nothing.

 

[DizzyMoo]

To me i don't see them as a fashion thing, I think that's daft. Of course you want one that looks nice, but more importantly has to offer certain things for baby. I don't understand how people pay for over the odds prams..in my opinion over the odds is over £500 ... i think over £400 is expensive but i understand most of these come with everything. I guess its all about each persons budget too.
Alot of people defo see them as a fashion item though .

 

[xJG30]

Hmmm. Apparently I'm not with the masses as I don't care what he's in as long as it moves and is safe! I have two prams, a big travel system that was from birth and a light summer pushchair but sticking in the car. Not quite the minimum necessary technically I suppose for our purposes it is. They're not fancy brands either and they were both fairly cheap.

I don't get paying loads of money for essentially nothing.

I agree, I can't find myself spending £600 for something that'll only be used for a few months.

 

[JayleighAnn]

Yup, Halen is 10 weeks old and has....3 ok none of them where bought new, all second hand and one was a freebie, but yeah 3. We have 2 high end pushchairs (m&p pliko and quinny buzz) and a cheapy chicco stroller for holiday. I couldn't imagine pushing Halen round in something that was cheap and tacky. Shallow I know but my pushchair is like a fashion accessory

 

[BlackBerry25]

That's what I think too Helena is 11 months and still has the same stroller as the day she was born.

 

[Pyrrhic]

Its something I use everyday of my LOs life so yes, I want to be happy with all aspects of it including design and how it looks. The most I'd ever spend on a pram is £400 though.

 

[jenny82]

Have to admit that I got a high-end buggie - a quinny :/

I didn't actually realise they were a fashion accessory though! I was recommended the quinny and figured it would be good also for some jogging in the park - I realise now how wildly optimistic I was with the jogging though lol!

 

[WTTMommy]

Well I appreciate everyone's honesty!

 

[mommyof3co]

I have noticed that too. It also seems like your basic ones are much nicer than ours. Like I have one of our nicer ones here, but it's a Chicco which seems to not be nearly as nice and modern as some cheaper than that there lol