Out n About Double Buggy €406

elWizard

For the tiny minority currently in the market for a double buggy, Boots.ie is now selling the Out n About Double Nipper v3 for €405.99. Have been looking into these lately, they are well-reviewed and usually cost €499, so that's a pretty solid saving. The offer lasts until the end of the month I believe. Also they give you 1620 points if you've a loyalty card with them.

http://www.boots.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10552&langId=-1&catalogId=19051&stReq=1&searchTerm=nipper+double&newDepSearch=&x=0&y=0#container

n0brain3r

Check it out before you buy. We have one and I hate it. The shopping basket is useless it's under the buggy and practically unusable , it's awkward to fold and unfold either you suspend the whole thing in the air with one arm or let bits of it drag on ground while trying. However I'll give it this it is brilliant when not in doors and going for long walks is a pleasure but not so trying to negotiate shop doors aisles etc. So if that's your intention then go for it

elWizard

n0brain3r wrote: »

Check it out before you buy. We have one and I hate it. The shopping basket is useless it's under the buggy and practically unusable , it's awkward to fold and unfold either you suspend the whole thing in the air with one arm or let bits of it drag on ground while trying. However I'll give it this it is brilliant when not in doors and going for long walks is a pleasure but not so trying to negotiate shop doors aisles etc. So if that's your intention then go for it

ah ok, we tried one briefly and it seemed OK but there's nothing like some real-world experience: really appreciate your feedback, thanks!

Mac0783

Any recommendations for other buggys on special at the moment? My head is melted trying to pick one. We're looking for one that's isofix and will take two children at some point in the future...

g0g

Mac0783 wrote: »

Any recommendations for other buggys on special at the moment? My head is melted trying to pick one. We're looking for one that's isofix and will take two children at some point in the future...

Phil & Teds Navigator (new version) plus double kit and rain cover €549 in Bellababy seemed like a good price. I did come across a UK site called bambino direct or something with incredible prices but just thought handier pay a bit more for local in case any problems.

g0g

Mac0783 wrote: »

Any recommendations for other buggys on special at the moment? My head is melted trying to pick one. We're looking for one that's isofix and will take two children at some point in the future...

Meant to say you can use Maxicosi seat which will go on Isofix Base in your car. Amazon was best pricing I could find for seat or base.

A2LUE42

Still have the single version of this and it is great for being out and about.

n0brain3r

Just took another look and I think ours might be the v2. If you're looking at this check out how it folds up it just kind of flattens down and takes up a lot of space, is awkward and won't stand up folded has to lean against something but if you have the space and will use it for walks rather then shops I'd say its pretty good.

beauf

n0brain3r wrote: »

Check it out before you buy. We have one and I hate it. The shopping basket is useless it's under the buggy and practically unusable , it's awkward to fold and unfold either you suspend the whole thing in the air with one arm or let bits of it drag on ground while trying. However I'll give it this it is brilliant when not in doors and going for long walks is a pleasure but not so trying to negotiate shop doors aisles etc. So if that's your intention then go for it

We had one and found it brilliant. But as you say its suits people who fold and shop less often. Though we didn't find it any hassle to fold, or use the bag underneath. It also take a much heavier load than other buggies which is useful, as its so light to push. We traded down to a single one, we liked it so much.

We overlapped with a Graco Duo which was much better at the shopping (front and back rather than side by side) etc but was useless for long walks. But it was cheap and thus brilliant value. We had a Phil and Ted on loan for a while too, but didn't really like it. Though many swear by them. If we were in and out if car more often, we might have liked it more.

Different people like different things. It will also depend on the size of your boot, access to your house, if you walk or drive to school, or shopping.

Some buggies you can get lots of spare parts for it. So if you get a grubby one left to you, or a broken wheel on a cheap 2nd hand one/ You can change the canvas, or wheels easily. Something to consider.

TheDriver

A2LUE42 wrote: »

Still have the single version of this and it is great for being out and about.

I hope the brake is on.......

Mac0783

I've seen two i like, but both seemed very expensive, one was €1149 and the other the best we can get it for is €850..

Draculaura

I had the Out and About double version 2 also, and I have to disagree with previous comments and say I found it brilliant! Yes, it takes up space in the boot of a car, but I found it no problem to fold, and it was so simple to push, never had any problem getting in and out any doors and it could spin on a coin!!!

I've had a few buggies in my day,and did a lot of research before buying and this was by far the best!!

A2LUE42

TheDriver wrote: »

I hope the brake is on.......

Have to agree with most of the comments.

They are a bit bulky to store.
They are as light as a feather to push.
Great for rough terrain.
Not great for city centre shopping or tight spaces.
Can be pushed on beaches and soft sand without getting stuck.

BionicRasher

Not a bad deal here in Mothercare for a Baby Jogger City Mini double
https://www.mothercare.ie/baby-jogger-city-mini-twin-double-stroller-black.html

We did a lot of research and the Out n About was our 2nd choice however the Baby Jogger is class

Easily foldable
Light
sturdy
compact
can be used from birth
can add car seat adaptors

its a joy really and I would recommend highly

See more details here

Soarer

Draculaura wrote: »

I had the Out and About double version 2 also, and I have to disagree with previous comments and say I found it brilliant! Yes, it takes up space in the boot of a car, but I found it no problem to fold, and it was so simple to push, never had any problem getting in and out any doors and it could spin on a coin!!!

I've had a few buggies in my day,and did a lot of research before buying and this was by far the best!!

Yup, go along with that.

The wife loves our one. So much so that she'd even bring it out instead of our single seater.
It is big, a bit heavy, and can be awkward when folding. But the wheels click off with ease to free up space.

schemingbohemia

Surely there must be a lot of second hand ones about? Or do they tend to stay within families/friends?

BionicRasher

Soarer wrote: »

It is big, a bit heavy, and can be awkward when folding.

The perfect buggy!
As long as the missus is happy then we will put up with anything!

Glenbhoy

I've got to give these the major thumbs up - we got the out an about nipper 3 years ago, brilliant buy. Maybe not the best for shops, but it's fine for shopping centres etc, anywhere outdoors is where it really comes into it's own - the big wheels are all terrain, light as can be and many's a time, I've pushed three on it (the eldest sits on the bumper at the front, we'll not comment on the safety aspects!!).
Re folding etc, my wife (who is tiny) has never had a problem lifting it in and out of the car etc and we find it pretty user friendly.

We paid €370 from an online irish site http://www.littleangels.ie/ - I haven't checked, but maybe it's worth ringing them to see what the situation is now.

elWizard

schemingbohemia wrote: »

Surely there must be a lot of second hand ones about? Or do they tend to stay within families/friends?

There's only a few on Adverts for about the €200 mark and a couple on DoneDeal for (imo crazily) quite close to the price of a new one. We were going to go that route ourselves until I saw the Boots price.

There's a version issue as well. The one I linked in the OP is 72cm wide, but a lot of the older ones are 76cm wide, which can apparently make it harder to get through certain doors and into car boots etc.

Draculaura

The second hand ones seem to retain their value quite well. I had a lot of enquiries about mine when I was selling it, and sold it for €250. I was sorry to see it go, I must say!

beauf

The older one fits though a standard door just barely. You can always pull off a wheel easily if its an issue.

That said ours mainly came through the side gate and in the back door.

BionicRasher

tui0hcg wrote: »

Not a bad deal here in Mothercare for a Baby Jogger City Mini double
https://www.mothercare.ie/baby-jogger-city-mini-twin-double-stroller-black.html

We did a lot of research and the Out n About was our 2nd choice however the Baby Jogger is class

Easily foldable
Light
sturdy
compact
can be used from birth
can add car seat adaptors

its a joy really and I would recommend highly

See more details here

Sorry to keep harping on about this one but it is a a great bit of kit. Some of the advantages we found over the Nipper were

• Independent seats and canopies (helps in that my toddler cant puck the head off the small baby next to him)
• Non foam handle (we had another buggy and the foam handle was torn easily)
• Lighter than Nipper
• Non air filled wheels so no flats!
• Easy fold (wife has a bad back and this is a breeze to fold – you just lift 2 handles and it folds in half very easy) The single version of this buggy is foldable with one hand in one motion
• Fits in the car
• Fits in most doors
• you can have toddler in one seat and the isofix carseat attached to the other seat at the same time
• We are not ones to be heading out in the wild so the Baby Jogger seemed much more suited to town, city and shopping and the rough and tumble of throwing it in and out of cars than the Nipper


Again just our reasons behind going for that model but its worth a look
They also seem to hold their value second hand too.

beauf

Its a completely different type of buggy to a nipper. Its like comparing a Micra to a Landrover.

BionicRasher

beauf wrote: »

Its a completely different type of buggy to a nipper. Its like comparing a Micra to a Landrover.

Not that different really as they both are around the same price and are both doing the exact same job really but someone did ask as per below

Mac0783 wrote: »

Any recommendations for other buggys on special at the moment? My head is melted trying to pick one. We're looking for one that's isofix and will take two children at some point in the future...

p225886

Have to agree with the folks who like the Nipper. We have version 2 and it fits through most doors (is just under the width required for wheelchairs so most modern buildings comply)

It is a bit tricky around the shops with extra displays etc. in the aisles but it really comes into its own in the outdoors.
We really liked the weight (my wife has back issues and is able to lift it into the boot) and the age it goes up to. I can't remember exactly the maximum weight recommendations, but we have a one-year old and a three-year old and they are both comfortable and we hope to get another few months from it. Some of the other brands we looked at only went up to max of two years for both children.

hth

beauf

tui0hcg wrote: »

Not that different really as they both are around the same price and are both doing the exact same job really but someone did ask as per below

No not the exact same job. You might use them the same, but thats missing the point.

You might be able to use a Land Rover or Micra to drop the kids to school, but your not going to be able to drive into a muddy field and drop a couple of sheep in the micra.

So for example the difference in pushing a buggy with air filled tyres over solid tyres is vast especially with a lot of weight and on rough terrain. You either need the higher weight load (bigger - older kids) or you don't.

Moonbeam

It is a brilliant buggy , I have being using it for 3 years and 4 kids from newborn to a 4 year old that sits on the front and I really can not recommend it enough .
We used to walk over 5 miles every week day with it , took it on holidays multiple times and bring it everywhere really
I can not deal with the weight or balancing issues of a Phil and teds .
The baby jogger doubles are supposed to be excellent too .
It fits in most boots as it folds flat .

BionicRasher

beauf wrote: »

No not the exact same job. You might use them the same, but thats missing the point.

You might be able to use a Land Rover or Micra to drop the kids to school, but your not going to be able to drive into a muddy field and drop a couple of sheep in the micra.

So for example the difference in pushing a buggy with air filled tyres over solid tyres is vast especially with a lot of weight and on rough terrain. You either need the higher weight load (bigger - older kids) or you don't.

Yup and thats why I said we dont use it out in a field as thats not what we would use a buggy for on a typical day. It is doing the exact same job for us that the Nipper would do and thats to carry our children.
The Baby Jogger has solid composite wheels so they are soft to the touch and with the suspension its a breeze to push a 2 year old and a 16 week old baby up steep hills. We have a single version of the Baby Jogger also and my wife has joined a running class and goes out with the 16 week old in the buggy and runs some laps of a tarmac track without any issue. I would imagine she could do it with the double version also if needed.
If your in need of something for the outdoors and in rough terrain then maybe the Nipper is the job but for everyday use in and about town and chucking the buggy in and out of cars we found the Baby Jogger to be a much better experience and its on special in Mothercare at the moment