Phil & Teds Dash
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Good at first. Didn't last – The pram was great at first. Easy to turn, one handed operation. The zip broke the first time we used it. The sun visor never sat straight. The fold-down clip snapped at about 6 months. All these were non-terminal problems, however, the wheel (suspension) has failed and has bottomed out, and this is a non-warranty component. The stats show it's… Read more
rated to 25kg for single seat operation and an additional 15kg(?) for the second. We only used the one seat / one child who maxed out at 17kgs. Clearly under-engineered cheap junk in fancy clothing. I recommend avoiding Phil & Ted products.
Absolutely hate it – I want to burn this pram in a ceremonial bonfire when I have finished using it. I have always been a Bugaboo girl and only got it because I needed a double. It is heavy, difficult to manoeuvre, the front wheel randomly locks, it is hard to steer and even harder on smooth surfaces i.e. shop floors, it locks when it is folded up, the hood fades… Read more
quickly, it steers badly when the tires are even a little soft, its huge when folded (takes entire back boot).. the list could go on. Would never, ever buy this brand again.
Positive reviews
Love this pram – I have just upgraded from the e3 which I loved. The dash is everything and more, I was nervous after reading some bad reviews but I'm happy. I like the break system, while I've read that it being a two handed process is annoying for some people, I don't see it as a big deal. It folds smoothly every time. It fits my two children easily, they look… Read more
comfortable. The harness is easy to strap child in and out. Its lovely to push. While the basket underneath isn't huge and it is and it is a little heavy to lift in and out of the car I'm not fussed by those things. It fits through all checkouts and can steer well in tight places. All this coming from a women who wasn't ever going to own a three wheel pram! By the third child and numerous prams I know I've found the one! Great to use, easy to fold, takes two children comfortably. Basket a little small, hood could be larger.
Could be great with improved brake & handle bar – When we were expecting baby no 2 and baby no 1 was still <2 years old, we started investigating double prams/strollers. While there are a few out there, it still seemed everyone had a Phil & Teds. Reviews seemed to be mixed but as we decided to purchase a second hand one to save money, it was Phil & Teds that were readily available. So we kept an… Read more
eye on ebay and ended up purchasing a Phil & Teds Dash with Double Seat in really good condition for $150 off ebay.
The stroller is attractive in black and grey (comes in other colours) and pretty much every cover is removable for washing which we just did in the washing macine and it all came up a treat!
For the most part the stroller handles well, as long as your tyres are well inflated. As soon as they start to deflate, it's like having a dodgy trolley at the supermarket.
Our baby didn't last long in the lay down position as he is a very long baby, however, one benefit of the Dash double seat is that it can recline by undoing a zip. He seems to be comfortable enough in there. The main seat is also a reasonable size and our tall 2 year old fits well.
My main complaint with the stroller, and I feel it is a deal breaker to be honest (if I were to buy one again) is the brake is in the handle bar ie you lower the handle to put the brake on. It means you need both hands to put the brake on and it also means you have limited space when trying to get your baby in the second seat (due to lowered handle bar). I have knocked my baby's head on the handle a few times despite my best efforts not to. This is really such a poor design and not well thought out at all.
The other issue is that the handle bar isn't long/tall enough to give you enough room to walk behind the stroller when the baby seat is reclined, so I often find I have to walk to the side to avoid knocking the baby seat.
The stroller is quite heavy and can be diffult to collapse at times.I am lucky my car is big enough (Rav4) to fit the double pram without having to remove a seat but I doubt this would be the case in most cars.
The stroller does not come with a drink holder so you need to purchase this separately. We got the P&T Hang Bag for approx $30 but it's not great as a drink holder, more just for holding keys etc...
The stroller also doesn't come with rain or sun covers or even a canopy for the second seat. They can be purchased but the double covers are quite expensive so we only purchased a canopy for the second seat which is $30 from the P&T website. This has been very handy and I feel should come as standard with the double seat.
The stroller is doing the job for us but if I could afford a new one, I would be looking for one that had a single hand or foot brake and one that comfortably allowed you to walk behind with baby & toddler. Seats a decent size, looks good, easy to clean, inflatable tyres good for off road, parts are readily available from P&T site. Brake is very poorly designed, no room to walk behind pram when baby seat reclined (in use with toddler seat), very difficult to push when tyres deflate, very heavy, can be difficult to collapse.
Phil and Teds making life easier for mums – I absolutely love the Phil and Teds Dash, definitely value for money. This pram is light and slim line, folds down small and grows with your family. Even with the double/ twin adaptions on it its still one of the lighter and slimmest prams Ive trialed. Both children where happy and comfortable no matter what positions we had them in and going for… Read more
walks in the pram is no longer a struggle with the toddler. Is on the expensive side but definitely value for money and guaranteed to last you a few years and kids. Small and compact, fits in standard family sedan easily, folds up and assembles in a matter of clicks. Both children comfortable and happy when using it.
Negative reviews
Very disappointed. Pricey with poor design – We originally purchased the Dash because we liked that it fitted through the shopping center checkouts (something a lot of pram manufacturers forget to consider) and it appeared durable and versatile. It is quite pricey for a pram but we figured we could get the extra use out of it when our next baby came. You have to buy the attachments such as… Read more
the rain cover and the sunshade separately but should note that the only way you will have proper coverage is if you buy the double version as there is no back to the pram when bubs is lying down, it is all open. Need to ensure you are there when bubs wakes up as mine has tried to crawl out the back upon waking up and with a big hole the only thing stopping her was her seat belt. With the open back there is nothing to stop the cold wind or weather without the added protection. Small basket under pram which is very difficult to access if baby is asleep or second seat attached to back. Amount in basket under pram will determine how far you can recline seat. Seat back can only be repositioned manually with two hands as one hand needs to push the button and the other pulls the chord. A horrible, frustrating design when you are trying to do it quickly. Putting the seat back up is even more frustrating as you need to hold the seat in the upright position with your elbow whilst your hand holds the button and the other hand pulls the chord. Not easy to do when you are also trying to support the baby's weight whilst doing it. Brake is just as frustrating as you need to coordinate with two hands. Impossible to do quickly, therefore, you would be in a lot of trouble if you needed to do it in an emergency. Pram is very heavy. No cupholders or snack holders, you need to buy the attachment bag which is expensive. Attachments are expensive, as are the replacement inner tubes if you get a puncture. Expected more for the cost of the pram. Very disappointed in overall performance. Fit through the checkout aisles Cost, design, functionality
Don't like it – Hi. After owning a mountain buggy, which I loved, I needed a two seater for a toddler and infant. The only thing I like about this pram is the shade cover, it fits nicely. Also the second seat attachment versatility. I can go for a run and now that baby is in the second seat I can have both children shaded. Also the shade covers are nice and… Read more
soft and flowey, not like regular rigid ones. Also the opening at the back of the seat, we live in the tropics and this allows nice air flow through, also good for running.
I hate that the brake needs two hands. If my toddler is walking I have to let him go so I can put the brake on. If I'm carrying the nappy bag I need to put that down and I don't like putting it down in the ground. U might be carrying my baby cause he's crying (like u do) and I have to put him down. It's the same for taking the brake off. Its a serious safety concern. The brake on these prams needs to be convenient and easy to use so people will use them all the time as these prams roll easily!
To adjust the seat upwards while the child is in the pram, it seems like I need THREE hands. Which I done have :0/. So I kind of have to use my head or elbow to push the seat up and use both hands to adjust the straps.
Sometimes baby rolls to one side in the seat. So both seat straps need to be adjusted one slightly longer than the other.
The steering is heavy. It wouldn't steer at all whe we first got it but hubby greased the front wheel which made it useable, but it's still not as good as the mountain buggy.
Lastly the handle grip is foam. So it absorbs all my sweat from running. The mountain buggy has a rubber grip which can be wiped clean. Looks good, shade covers
I HATE IT – First: This pram weighs just slightly less than a small planet. No really, the weight is staggering. I think it’s been forged from solid lead… I’ve owned cars that weigh less. Secondly: the size of this pram is massive. It folds down into a SLIGHTLY smaller version of itself that will take up the entire boot of a family sized sedan. It’s… Read more
basically useless if you need to travel anywhere.
Thirdly: the Brake is RUBBISH… I’m not sure if this product was designed by an actual industrial designer, or if they just farmed the job out to oDesk or something, but it’s rubbish… mankind invented the wheel ten thousand years ago, surely Phil and Ted can handle a brake pedal that can actually be operated by your foot.
Forth: while on the subject of wheels… WHY do you need pneumatic tires? It’s a pram not a freaking quad bike - This strikes me as a stupid gimmick - I’m not taking this thing around the Nürburgring – Hard Plastic would have been fine… It’s a major pain when you get a puncture and you have to fit a new inner-tube… and I’m forever having to wheel my pram down to the service station to get them pumped up with air, and the wheels are so small it’s almost impossible to get the air connector in between the spokes, it’s truly the stuff of nightmares.
Fifth, and this is the real deal-braker… this pram is absolutely deadly. The pivot points on this thing close with the force of 10,000 bolt-cutters. If you aren’t careful and have your hand in the wrong place when you collapse this pram down, it will quite easily shatter every bone in your hand and I’m not even kidding. If you were in a car accident and were trapped in your vehicle, this pram could easily be used as a makeshift pair of Jaws-Of-Life to cut you out. It’s actually frightening how much force they close with. Overpriced and very poorly designed… get something else. It has lots of room for kids and stuff too much!
Recent reviews
Excellent manouverabilty – This pram has been a dream, my missus loves it for it's ease of manouverabilty and that it's possible to actually run with the pram without tripping over. It folds up easy and locks easy when folded. It's simple to unlock it and fold it out in absolutely no time like doing a magic trick! The tyres are proper tube tyres like a bicycle has and… Read more
this is great for less vibrations going through the pram but a very slight pain to change a tube that has popped. Anyone that can change a bicycle inner tube will have no problems at all.
Completely unsafe & very inconvenient – This pram is very inconvenient and completely unsafe. I can't believe that it is sold in Australia or complies with any safety regulations. There are many reasons to gripe about this pram but the main concern is the brake. It is very difficult to lock in place and requires two hands at the best of times. Brakes should be accessible via the feet… Read more
because there are countless situations where you simply don't have two hands free to struggle with it.
An example of dangerous situations include:
- Walking to your car laden with all your shopping bags, or holding your child's hand across the road, or carrying a child etc etc etc. The basket isn't big enough for even two bags of groceries (especially if you have a second child in the bottom seat), which then necessities the need to carry stuff . I can't tell you how many times I have had to use my foot to prevent the pram from rolling, whilst packing the car with groceries and putting my children in their carseats.
- Travelling on an escalator. It is so heavy it threatens to roll back or roll forward, potentially causing serious injury to yourself, your children and those around you. IF (IF!) you manage to activate the brake quickly before it crushes you or others, you then have to watch anxiously for the approaching end of the escalator, and scramble around trying to unlock the bloody thing so you don't cause a blockage or collision. Most times I can never actually get the lock in and I just have to hold on to the pram with all my strength hoping that it doesn't become the reason for a serious injury.
- Recently had a situation where my baby was in the pram, and suddenly another child was in a dangerous situation prompting me to run to them. Not having time to battle with brake, and having the pram on a relatively flat surface, I ran to the other child only to watch in horror, as my pram rolled near to the road with my baby inside. Thank God another lady chased it. I don't even want to think about the possible consequences had she not been there. Yes, I should have ensured the pram was locked, but my point is, it is very difficult to lock, even with two hands. Extremely unsafe. Should be taken off market.
Also if you have a young infant in the back laying down, it is impossible to get them out because the locked brake completely prevents you from doing so. So yet again, you have to juggle to get the baby out of the pram, and then use your foot to keep the pram still so you can put baby in capsule.
The brakes, The weight- so heavy, dangerous to lift if pregnant. No where to hang bags, Minimal storage space,
Not worth the pricetag – I use this pram mostly in tandem mode with the two seats, so my review is suited to two children, but obviously some things pertain to single mode too. Considering the price of this pram you would probably expect something a bit better. Let me start with the good features of the pram 1. It's fairly narrow and easy to fit through small spaces … Read more
2. Good multi-terrain pram - works well on grass, uneven surfaces and can go up and down curbs quite well.
3. Decent suspension
4. comfortable seats
5. Fairly nice looking, the sunshade is nice.
6. Big air filled wheels which are quite good for going over bumps ....but
Negatives:
1. The wheels need pumping fairly often, especially after having two kids in them.
2. It's a pain to put the brake on, requires two hands and can be quite finicky pushing the two buttons in.
3. Too heavy - the frame is made out of very heavy metal which doesn't seem necessary. It's hard to lift when going UP curves, going down is fine. It's not so much the actual stroller weight that bothers me, it's the way that the weight doesn't come off when pushing it, like other 3 wheel strollers.
4.. Constantly kicking the back seat when the youngest is sitting in there (poor thing). I am fairly petite and have short strides so this would be more of a problem for taller mums/dads perhaps.
5. No sunshade for child in back seat!! Not good in Aussie for my little pasty kids!
6.The basket is small, and very hard to get to. When the back seat is attached it becomes the foot-rest for the child in the back, meaning virtually no storage space. Everything gets squished. It's hard to get to anything without pulling the back seat off.
7. Hard to get child in and out of back seat
8. quite prone to tipping backwards if child in front seat gets out first and weight shifts - badly thought out.
9. The small pouch on the back of the front chair is too small and hard to get your hand into. Not much point
This pram would be best for the dads honestly, or mums with more strength to lug it up hills. I won't buy a tandem stroller like this again, the side by side ones are a go.
Overall I would never buy this pram again. I would advise against it. Use the money to buy a cheaper, lighter 3 wheeler from one of the department stores!!! skinny, good on tough surfaces, good going downhill round corners heavy to push, always need two hands, A MILLION OTHER THINGS
Did you realise that you can purchase a double kit sunhood for $30 on the phil and teds website? external link
No good for a toddler and a newborn – I had a lot of trouble with this pram. I bought it just before I had my 2nd child and it was so hard to use. My 23mth old was already too tall for the toddler seat so we couldn't use the lay down option (and she was very average height), then the baby HATED being in underneath as it is such a tiny area in there. My wheel now has a problem with it… Read more
and will only turn occasionally and I now need to get it repaired by phil and teds. Im just hoping they won't charge me much to get it fixed! :( It did the job... once I was able to put the toddler seat at the back... No hood for child in toddler seat, Toddler seat is too small (at least for my toddler), Front wheel now needs fixing, Small area where newborn goes (my 2nd daughter would scream until i took her out), if you don't realise that the tyres are going flat, the rubber goes wonky and it is very difficult to put it right.
OK – I bought this pram to suit a newborn and 2yo toddler and it wasnt suitable. The newborn was to go in the main seat and the toddler in the toddler seat, on top. Whilst the toddler seat is meant to hold 20kg, my toddler of only 13kg was squashing my newborn. My toddler of average height, also did not fit under the pram hood and so I ended up… Read more
rendering the pram useless for 5 months until the newborn was old enough to sit in the rear seat and toddler in the main seat. Very disappointing for someone who walks every single day.
Now as the newborn is 5 months old, the pram is suitable.
The hole at the back of the pram is annoying as when there is wind/sun/cold, it goes straight through. There is a wind cover but there isnt something that protects from the incoming light adequately (there is a sunshade but its bulky), so when bubs is sleeping I have to use a blanket.
Folding is fairly easy.
Care is fairly easy.
The basket is easily accessible as long as the main seat isnt flat down.
Customer service from the manufacturer, in my opinion was terrible when I reported the squashing issue.
Im in 2 minds on whether to recommend this pram.
Certainly not for a newborn and toddler (as the lightest baby must always be in the back seat, therefore either in the main seat with toddlerseat on top or in the toddlerseat at the back with the toddler in the main seat - refer to their website)
For a 5/6 month old and a toddler yes, but if your toddler likes to be upright then buy a cushion to make up the extra % angle that is required. Easy to push with one hand. * Unable to use it with a newborn and toddler until baby reaches approx 5 months old because baby gets squashed by toddler.
* Front Swivel wheel is wonky. They have a fix for this ( a washer is sent to you if you request it) but why have a fix when its clearly a fault in manufacturing.
* The main seat goes to flat but not to fully upright, which is annoying to a toddler.
* Customer service from the manufacturer.
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Bad – wouldnt recomend a phil and ted. very disapointed with it seen as thou phild and ted are suppose to be a repuitable brand. not at all worth the large price tag. narrow allowing to get throu small spaces. can be pushed one handed. the fabric is very cheap and thin, ive had the main seat replaced once already due to it ripping at the base even thou… Read more
my oldest child is only 4yrs & 16kg and my youngest is 18months. the back rest bows so does not give the child any back support as they hunch over or flop to the side when sitting in it. i am on my second seat now and it has done the same thing. the seat underneth is not much good for a child older than 10months due to the fact that their head hits the bar and you cant put anything in the basket coz their legs get in the way. the hood isnt big enough. the hand break sucks as it is hard to use and you have to take your bag off the handle to use the break. the front wheel sticks from time to time. the tires continualy go flat, even thou i was told by phil and ted it is coz i keep it in the car and the tires get hot, funny enough this never happened with my old pram. the locking system doesnt always work when folding it and when unfolding i quite often jams closed. my husband doesnt have a problem folding it or unfolding it but me being short finds it difficalt. all these problems happened befor it wa 12months old.
Great Concept but poor quality – I have tried very hard to love this pram but everytime I thought we were on the right track something else would break. I have used our Phil and Teds Dash for almost 3 years in which time almost all components have been replaced (only the hood and foot rest are original). Phil and Teds have replaced some under warranty and the rest we have had… Read more
to pay for. Recently the collapse mechanism broke and this has left the pram unrepairable.
I love the phil and teds concept but the DASH seems to be full of design faults and is less durable than the original models. From friends experience I would choose a sport if I had my time again. Easy to maneuver, versatile for two kids, huge basket underneath, easy to fold and compact in car. Poor quality, things just needed repairing constantly. First problem involed the entire frame being replaced after only one month and now after 3 years and countless other parts replaced (some under warranty) the pram is unrepairable. Faded fast. Main seat is to reclined and slouchy in the up right position. Second seat is two short for a toddler (head rests on metal bar). Brake can he hard to engage especially if both hands are not free.
I HATE this pram! – I've had this pram for 2 months and can't wait to get rid of it. As far as doubles go you can fo a lot better. The kids don't seem to mind sitting in it. It looks fairly smart. I absolutely hate this pram. The maneuverability is terrible and you need 2 hands on the handle at all times - impossible to drink a coffee and push at the same time. Even… Read more
with 2 hands the front wheel goes every whivh way but straight. With a newborn you have to have it configured with the newborn flat in the main seat and the toddler in front in the toddler seat and in that configuration you can't access the basket without ramming your newborn upwards into the back of the toddler seat above and you can't hang your bag off the handle or it whacks the baby in the head. There's no pockets anywhere on the pram. All this means you have to either carry all your gear on your shoulder or shove it in the basket where you can't get at it. I also hate the fact that the brake is in the handle - makes it even more difficult to hang your bag from it without giving your child a brain injury and also means you can't attach a cup holder to shove your coffee so that you can wrangle this beast with both hands.
Does a good job in getting kids from A to B – When number 2 came along I was sad to garage my expensive single stroller, to be replaced by this one. For a double pram it is of reasonable weight, easy to fold up and fits easily into my sedan's boot. The toddler can climb easily in and out of the bottom seat, but likes to kick the (older) baby sitting in front of him. The stiff folding… Read more
mechanism, while reliable, is fiddly and annoying, needing 2 hands to activate which can be a safety concern when trying to stop the pram and chase after another child.
There is generous basketroom for groceries. Folds compactly, sturdy Stiff brakes
I love my Dash – I loved my Dash for my first born i used the cocoon in the pram so i didnt have to buy a bassinet! when bub 2 came a long we did the same. My 20 month old loved being up high as bub slept underneath away from the wind and sun i found it easy to get her in and out aswell:) love the size, easy to fold, easy to puck off road. i had a issue with the frame and another was replaced within a week. my almost 3 yo is to tall for the back seat!
Bad – All of the cons listed above have left me in search of a new pram that is easier to use. This is really disappointing as the Phil & Ted's pram was a gift from grandparents. I think this is a stylish pram that is easy and comfortable to push and is quite narrow allowing you to get into most shops. There are 3 things I would like say about this… Read more
pram, 1. Having a hand brake that requires two hands to use the brake is dangerous, there should always be a one-handed or foot brake, 2. The sun shade with the peek-a-boo window is not nearly long enough therefore allows the sun straight onto the baby's face, and 3. when you collapse the pram, it closes on the handle, so if its a wet or muddy ground, this gets all over your handle. One more thing, you need two hands to recline the seat or put up - this is the most frustrating thing.
Bad – I have had this pram now for just over 12 months with my first baby. I will not be buying the toddler attachment for any subsequent children and instead on-selling to just get rid of this useless, expensive, excuse for a pram. I bought after my sister had a Sport, thinking this this had a few more handy features, a step up, if you like. … Read more
However, my 11 month old has difficulty seeing out and is always trying to sit forward, the seat does not come up high enough. It's heavy to get in & out of the car - I have scratched the car because I can't lift it high enough. The brake can be tricky to engage, having to use two hands and being short makes this difficult, but manageable. To open the pram, I have to lay it on it's side on the ground, squeeze it together to release and shake to open. Really bad if it's wet or muddy. And the steering...
If for no other reason, avoid this pram due to it's steering ability - or lack there of. The front wheel, whilst in swivel position, and particularly on lino, tiles & in general slippery shopping centre floors, has no grip ability or too much, I can't figure out which. Tyres are always pumped to specified psi but the front wheel grips and slides, refusing to swivel. Most times you have to get in front of it and kick the wheel into the direction you want to go. I have had this pram suddenly change direction on me, injuring myself, my husband and the dog on separate occasions. Have complained to Phil&Teds and they are sending me a washer they claim will fix this issue. We'll see. Be warned! *Looks good
*Ability to add toddler seat *Steering
*Main seat is too reclined when fully up so baby can't see as well
*Brake can be tricky to engage
*Have to wrestle with pram on ground to put up and collapse
*Heavy. I am petite so is difficult to lift.
Good – we brought our pram second hand off ebay, it was a couple of month old only & was almost brand new. When we got it the front wheel kept on jamming, the pram would go off to one side making us run into people in the shops, basically the pram was unusable. My husband took all the wheels off & greased them, now the pram run's really nice & smooth. I… Read more
love it now. I think that's why they sold the pram. I would recommend any one with the same problem to try some grease. I would recommend this pram to others. can carry 2 kiddies at once, how heavy pram is, I have nearly Dropped it a couple of times trying to get it into my boot.
Excellent – BEST PRAM!!! I had one problem with it at the start with the zips on the main seat, but it got fixed straight away. no problems since. i buy universal covers as i dont like the phil and teds ones, and i think they work much better :) ive been through about 15 prams, im picky and want a pram thats safe for my son. ive found that this is the ONLY… Read more
one that ive felt safe with. its not flimsy, wheels are good, and huge basket stylish - i have the graffiti model, get so many comments, my son loves it, goes up to age 5, study, can have two kids, good size basket.
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A good pram that can take two babies (baby and toddler) – The phil and teds dash, we found to be a good pram that takes two children, it's not perfect, but most prams or strollers that are design to take more than one child at the same time will have some minor issues. We have had no problems with wheels etc, all the items on pram are still working and we use our all the time, at the moment we have a 3… Read more
year old and an nine month old, and soon to have another in 2 months time, which is why we went for phil and ted pram, we didn't want side by side because they tend to be wider and wont fit in certain shops etc, also we wanted a pram that can go off road and this can really well. I have a light weight stroller too, which is great, but you cant fit two children in, and also can flip if bags are put on handles, so again no stroller is always going to be perfect. I also like that the phil and ted can be fold as one, if the toddler or baby seat is put onto front, if on back you have to take it off first to fold. I have heard that people have found the folding hard, or the released button hard, so far I haven't, but I have found doing one side at a time, so lifting leaver or clip and pressing button on left side first, once the click sound is made then with the other hand press red button on other side of pram handle and then fold. I like the brake system on it, although different and some people don't like not having the foot, or one press method, I like this because I make effort by using both hands, I never forget to put brake on, I don't mean effort in being hard, it just you have to use two hands i.e fold down the handle till it clicks on breaks. Another words I am always aware of putting on the break. We were given a rockstar baby pram a few years back for our first and it was a shocker, felled to bits and foot break was so hard that one it was down the only way for me to released it was to bend down and doing it using my hand. For one child light weight stroller are great, but for two I think I want something that isn't going tip and can go off road, so we not buying double of one that goes off road and one for town shopping, already feel sorry for my mum and dad that went got us the rockstar baby pram, as at the time I was only going to have one child, as it was our second after we lost our first baby, a year before. So best of luck with pram shopping all the people out there, keep in mind no pram is really perfect and also sometimes you have to test and item over time to no what you like and don't like. Takes two children, great off road, narrow so can be used at the shops, sound price for two baby inline pram heavy but I have used a friend valco rebel three wheeler and that was worst. I can manage to put our phil and ted dash in by myself and I'm short and not that strong, not when I'm preg.
Excellent – easy to push my daughter hates prams but loves this one she sits high in the pram and when pushed up to a table she is at the same height.Easy to fold and is compact for a pram.Good sized basket big sunshade A great pram highly recommended
Excellent – When I was looking for a pram I wasn't sure which style or brand I wanted but I was happy that I purchased this pram. My first instinct was this pram is ugly in terms of other prams but now that I have it, i love it! It is so EASY to fold up into the car and it takes up little room too. You can push this pram with one hand, use the large basket… Read more
for just about anything and the extra padding on the seat gives baby an enjoyable ride. This pram fits EVERYWHERE - narrow shopping isles, check outs, small shops, narrow door ways and the turn circle is so tight that you will be able to go anywhere, trust me this pram is great!! There is so much more I can say about this pram, but you will just have to take my word on it, it's great :) - Easy to steer with one hand
- Comes in 2 great colours
- Easy to fold down into the car
- Fits every where you can imagine due to it's slender size
- Large basket underneath
- Two kids in one pram with a tandem seat
- Safety cord Not a cheap pram, all accessories are extra $$$
Excellent – Great buy for families that have two kids under 5:) Easy to use stylish, Easy to put together, nice folding mechanism. Awesome pram easy to manuvere nearly as good as our bugaboo, easy fold mechanism, dual seat is awesome our newborn and 2 year old toddler love it. None really :) except that you cant face baby towards you
OK – This pram is great for when we go to the dog park (mostly off-road) and when i am walking/jogging. It is a terrible pram for going to cafes, restaurants, shops or city walking. It is far far to heavy, i had an emergency C-section and i couldnt use this pram without having my husband around to set it up due to its weight. I became unwilling to… Read more
go to the shops on my own as the lock sticks when i am trying to set it up. I got another lightweight pram and now i am out and about much more. Overall i wouldnt buy another Phil and Teds pram. Good for off road and long walks
Baby seems to find it comfortable
Narrow
Easy to steer
Good sized basket underneath
Like the top flap to see what baby is doing Very very heavy!
Difficult to unlock and set up
Inside mattress seems to fold in on itself
Cant be steered with one hand
Bad – I finally snapped and bought a Steelcraft Eden stroller -easy to use, lightweight, and CHEAP! Have not looked back. Phil and Teds is so so so not worth the money - would never recommend to anyone. Hope this helped! Was very good to steer in the beginning until the front wheel went stupid, sturdy and nice to look at. Nice big basket stored lots.… Read more
After reading through previous user reviews, I have a lot of the same problems with this pram. My poor husband almost lost the plot trying to assemble this thing together - the user manual was completely pathetic. Also had issues trying to attach the 'peanut' capsule for our newborn, as the base of the peanut would collapse on itself everytime we unhooked it from the pram. Was also not the quickest process to have to constantly attach and unattach everytime we needed to get it in and out of the car. Was perfectly fine to steer for the first few weeks, then I noticed the front wheel became 'sticky' and very very hard to manouvre. After another week or so, the front wheel 'locked' on me several times rendering it completely unwheelable. This is not fun when baby is crying and you need to get out of the shopping centre! Ended up having to lift pram into the air and use back 2 wheels only. Tried pumping tyres to 'exactly 22 psi' (read on philandteds.com advice section) but this did not work - plus am I really supposed to keep checking the tyres daily? As they lose air so quickly, I would have to check and recheck constantly. Huge design flaw. Also the side locking mechanism (to lock the pram into closed position) got completely jammed and had to be pressed down SOOO hard, I was constantly asking random strong men to help press the button for me. Lucky I am attractive, or I would have been screwed :P There are so many other flaws, but they have already been mentioned in other reviews. I agree with all of them!
OK – We live in the city so this pram has been good for what we need as we dont need to get it in and out of the car very often. I can use the basket below to stock up all my shopping. I love the zip on sun cover and get lots of comments regarding how practical it is. I also get comments on how great the pram looks. If I was living out in the… Read more
suburbs I would probably not enjoy having to get this pram in and out of the car due to the weight. * Can be converted to a double pram
* Looks great
* Lots of great accessories
* Plenty of room for shopping in the bottom basket
* The dash has a plastic point where the childs feet sit so its easy to clean unlike their other models. * Too Heavy
* Way to expensive for what you get
Excellent – I think this is a great pram. It is expensive compared to some other prams on the market but it is very good quality and is well worth the investment. The Dash looks great and is easy to steer. It has a toddler seat attachment which allows the older child to sleep in a proper seat as opposed to some of the basket style toddler seat attachments in… Read more
other prams. It is narrower than most of the three wheel prams on the market which makes it easier to get around in shops. We like how easy it is to recline the seat and raise the seat. I also like the way the brakes are on the handle as opposed to a foot mechanism. The harness has padded straps and is very secure. The storage basket under the pram is a good size. The accessories have to be purchased separately.
Bad – Waste of money, too many problems with the wheels - too expensive there are better prams out there for less money with more accessories looks good, thinner than other doubles, Phil and Ted's customer service is pretty good with faults pretty much everything else - had problems with the wheels making it impossible to steer, accessories are way too… Read more
expensive for what they are, rain cover and sun cover are optional and cost over $100 for the 2. Not worth the money
OK – i wouldn't recommend this pram as we have had to get both the slings replaced in the first 6 months, its heavy and 3 wheelers are really annoying to steer. if you are tall get a different pram and try it before you buy it- even borrow a child to test it out! it looks stylish, rolls well on uneven ground, is good as a single pram without the… Read more
toddler attachment. very roomy seat. the handbrake- cannot do with one hand, it seems hard to operate- feeling stuck alot of the time. it is heavy to push with 2 kids in it. we kick our legs into the toddler seat and there is no handlebar attachment to solve this problem so we kind of have to walk next to the pram and not behind it. the basket is too small and you can't really access it with the toddler seat on. its really difficult to put the newborn in with the toddler seat attached on the front and i agree it is like 'sliding in a pizza' to get them in position. it is expensive and the accessories are expensive and all separate. we use a twin stroller instead and it is so much easier.
Good – I did a lot of reasearch into prams and brought this one because it is one of the best if you are having 2 babies close together as it converts into a double pram. a lot of the other prams with a toddler seat have the baby sitting bolt upright which means they cant nap. the cheaper phil and teds models have a foot break which is hard to put on and… Read more
even harder if there is a todler seat down below. I brought this on sale and although it is expensive the pram is worth the money as its good quality. You can buy saddle bags for more storage when the toddler seat is in use but it makes the pram wider and hard to fit through doors. we have had to buy the shade cover, wet weather cover and the drink cup holder seperately. We hope to be able to use this pram for all our children and not have to buy another one. Hand brake instead of foot brake. coverts to double pram with toddler seat. very easy to steer and push, even one handed. stylish. easy to clean. suitable from newborn up. pump up tires for smooth ride. narrow pram fits down shop aisles very easily. good resell value. good quality. handles adjust higher for my tall husband. Sometimes the hand break gets stuck. expensive. heavy. accessories can be expensive. no cup holders, had to buy an accessory to have somewhere to put my drink. basket gets filled with toddlers feet when the toddler seat is getting used. cant hang nappy bag from handles when seat is fully reclined.
Bad – I disliked it as a newborn/toddler pram because it was difficult to get my newborn in. I liked it briefly with him on the back when he got older, but I am so sick of taking the attachment on and off. It is also difficult to get him in under the handle. I paid stupid amounts of money for this pram, sure it was perfect. It is good for going… Read more
walking around the neighbourhood, but I find when I go to the shops more often than not my 22 month old goes in the basket of a trolley with the baby bag and my 8 month old goes in the seat, because I really cant be bothered lifting it out and setting it up, let alone folding it and trying to get it back in the car later.
If I had my time again, I would have bought a good double layback stroller, and then later a good single layback stroller and a hitch hiker board, in total costing me about $500. Still far cheaper than what I paid for the P&T and most of them come with covers.
I read all the reviews and decided that I knew better. Please, I implore you, don't waste your money on such a poorly designed product. I hate to think what the unsupportive backrest has done to my toddlers spine, and I only use it when I have to. Get a good layback stroller - with a buggy board if you have a baby and an older toddler, or a double layback stroller if you have a newborn and a younger toddler. Even a good single layback and a sling for the newborn.. Just dont waste your money on this. I like that I can use it for both children, and that the toddler seat reclines. It looks nice, can be a single or double, I quite like the hand brake, and I like that it goes completely flat. Turns and steers well. There are so many things. Its heavy, its a pain in the bum to fold up and assemble, especially with the seat on the back which has to be removed for it to be folded down, it only just fits in my boot, it wont fit through a Woolworths checkout properly (without me having to shove and lift it several times) the reclining toddler seat is useless as my son has been too tall to fit under the top bar since he was 5 months old. Its hard to get a newborn in with it in newborn/toddler configuration, you have to lean in (uncomfortable) and then shake them off your arms like a pizza, or get someone to reach through the front and pull their ankles. There is no support in the main seat, so my children are always slumped, especially if it is reclined even the smallest amount. I cant have the main seat reclined with the back seat on, even a little. I cant really use the basket if both kids are in the pram. The accessories are NOT included and are stupidly expensive (like upward of $60 each). It DOES NOT come with a pump and the tyres constantly go flat, even just using the pram in the shopping centre. The company's customer service leaves alot to be desired re:waiting times. It is overpriced. The seat is incredibly hard to sit back up with the child in it if you use the toggle to recline it, you need about 4 hands to do it. I have to carry my baby bag so it doesn't wipe out my younger child. It is covered in scratches because it folds onto a metal bar, not onto wheels. No sun protection on my younger child. Whn in single baby mode and reclined you need at least 2-3 large wraps over it to keep light out so they can sleepm so it looks like you are wheeling around a clothes horse. There is so much to dislike about the pram.
Excellent – I think this is a great stroller - I'm yet to find a perfect pram that ticks every box, but the P&T Dash came closest for us (and we were very picky when choosing a pram and had lots of pre-requisites). Excellent design, looks great, narrower than a lot of 3 wheelers, easy & smooth to steer and manouvre. Accessories are quite expensive and have to be bought separately.
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I agree. Plus, when you want to buy spare parts , such as the foam replacement for the handles,… Read more