Hi ladies
Clare and Qiuen,
The one that we like is
http://global.pegperego.com/babyproducts-catalog/2010/Si+Classico - the Si Classico. We tried this and Si Completo.
Si Classico is single-wheeler but it is very light, easy to navigate (real easy!), Italian made (so very durable), easy for us Mums to open, close and even transport to boot of car alone.
The Si Completo is double-wheeler , more stable and steady..but also more bulky.
Both are from 0 to 4 years old.
Combi ones are also economical and good, but I think not that durable. Just my opinion. Quinny way to heavy for me. Hubby also dun like.
They say Britex car seats (made from Australia) is the only one that has booster protection. Good brand. The other one is Inglesina. (about $400 plus, now got 15% discount). Britex price, I forgot.
So far, noone to hand me down stuff, except my MIL is buying my cot/playpen for me and I can get most baby basic clothes from an aunt. (who has 5 teenaged kids). So, my purchases so far are breast pump, stroller, car seat.
Friends say better go Taka Baby Fair, supposedly out in Feb or March. Better than Spore Expo fair, because from experience, they say Spore expo fair, messy, a lot of people and sometimes the stuff they sell is old stuff, clear stock one.
Ok, this is what I think.
I would buy stroller and car seat from Kaki Bukit, it's cheaper, and more variety.
Cot/playpen also from Kaki Bukit. I saw one that is $119, all included. Except must buy bedding. They deliver free. Actually, all the shops we saw at Kaki Bukit, they deliver our stuff for free.
Actually, can purchase now, they deliver closer to our due date. And the warranty starts from when we show them baby's birth cert.
I bought breast pump already.
I am planning to buy, wash and prepare everything by April, so I can relax by May. So, Feb and March will be my purchasing months.