Phil & Teds Vibe

I could not hate this pram more – I bought this pram and the second seat brand new about fifteen months ago. It cost me nearly a thousand dollars, which I thought would be worth it for a double that folds in one piece. Every single time I get it out I tell someone how much I truly hate it. It is very difficult to fold with the second seat attached so its entire purpose for us was… Read more

wasted. The sun hood does not adequately cover the child. I wrote Phil and Teds immediately about this and all they could do is say I could buy additional accessories. Unacceptable. A pram hood should adequately cover the child and this one needs one more 'fold' in it. My baby was always getting crushed underneath in the newborn section, they sent us pics of how to set this up correctly but it looked the same as we had it and we never worked out how to remedy this so had to use a different pram until he grew big enough for the second seat. The hood keeps coming off when we fold it and due to this when packed separetely in the car once one of the clips snapped and broke, so resale of this would be an issue, not that I'd feel good reselling this to anyone. With the second seat on there is no chance of storage underneath. The two zips on the side continually catch and get stuck. So often we have woken up a sleeping child whilst trying to fiddle with these zips. We have had three prams and this is the most expensive and the worst. I would suggest staying well away from phil and teds. I should have fought for a refund before the first year was up but have had a very rough year and time just passed with too many other priorities before I got a chance. Do not waste your money on this pram.

Fantastic all round option for a double pram – After reading some of the reviews on this page I was a little apprehensive about purchasing this pram, however I still liked the look of them and as my current pram, a mountain buggy swift had no option for a toddler seat and I had trialed a friend's Strider Plus (which I found way too bulky and the wheels not good enough for taking on all… Read more

terrain), I felt that the Phil & Ted's Vibe was worth a try. I managed to pick mine up second hand (2010) and have found it to be fantastic. It is light, folds easily and is so versatile. It is easy to push my toddler (2.5) and my 3 month old around in, whether on the road, in shopping centres or out and about in the park. I walk everyday with the pram and my two dogs in tow and have no problem, I am often steering one handed as it is so easy to do. I can't believe the negative reviews on this site as this pram has provided everything I need and more. Sure the toddler seat only reclines slightly but my youngest has always looked comfortable and slept well in the seat. My eldest loves the larger seat at the front, he is very tall for his age but says the seat is comfy and loves hopping in the pram. There is not alot of space under the seat for a nappy bag as my youngest grows but I didnt feel that it was worth that much that I needed a bulky pram. I love the hand brake, so easy to use and the sunhood is fantastic. The seat inserts are great and easy to wash and keep clean. I love the pneumatic tyres too, they provide a smoother ride for the kids. All in all I dont think there is a perfect solution when you are after a pram for two children, however this is definitley a fantastic option in terms of practicality and functionality. Easy to steer, manouvres well on all terrain, light, compact for a double, great sunhood, stylish look, comfortable seats Not as stable as a four wheeler but this wasn't a huge issue, Not a lot of shopping bag space

Highly recommend – I did lots of research before taking the plunge and buying a Vibe in Jan 2010. There were quite a few negative reviews but I decided the benefits would (hopefully) outweigh the negatives. They did - big time. I love the pram. It was a godsend while I was on maternity leave. We went on very long walks every day and sometimes in the pouring… Read more

rain with the raincover on, which works brilliantly.

Apparently they changed the design of the front wheel a couple of years ago and they no longer have the same problems of some of the earlier reviews. That said, we did have a problem when we first bought it. We took it back to the shop and it was repaired (or replaced?) quickly - we had a loan pram in the meantime. We didn't have a problem subsequently.

Bub no. 2 is due in October so we will see how it goes as a double then! Sturdy and reliable on any surface. Flexible accessories. They are big prams. I reluctantly purchased a cheapo stroller for zipping around the city to get to childcare etc.

Very good. Easy to use – This pram is easy to use. Easy to push it and steer with one hand. Brakes are very very good on it. Its a bit fiddly trying to fold up with the second seat attached. Otherwise easy to fold with just the one seat. Wheels are very smooth. My baby loves it and so do we.  Show details

Great pram – I love the Phil and Teds Vibe. I initially had the Phil and Teds Sport but it had a lot of problems with folding and stiff brakes. The Vibe is very easy to fold, no part of the pram touches the ground other than the wheels so there is no wear to the handlebar or fabric. It can also be folded with the second seat attached which is very practical.… Read more

The shade visor is adjustable so baby can always be shaded. The break is a simple one touch system, no need for shoes or bending. Comfortable padded seats. All the attachments are easy to clip on or off, better system than on Sport model. Only down side, front wheel wobbles when going fast or when pram is empty; didn't bother me as I only walk with the pram. Easy folding, simple brake system, comfortable, versatile Front wheel wobbles when going fast or pram is empty

well engineered – I've been using this stroller for my twins for over a year now, and it has been perfect. It's pretty stylish for a stroller, but the most amazing feature is the fold. It folds down really compactly, with the second seat attached. This is great for us as we drive most places and have a fairly small car. With twins, you need double the gear, so the… Read more

more room the stroller doesn't take up, the better!

Love the canopy, which is not attached at the back so can be adjusted forward if the sun's low. I also love the brake, which is a small button on the handle bar - really easy to put on and off. I'm not a fan of foot brakes as I wear flip flops a lot.

Overall, the Vibe is a fantastic stroller, totally stylish and functional. Reliable, compact fold, stylish, quality materials, adjustable canopy, handbrake, comfy seat liners Wish it could take 2 car seats at once

Tyres keep wearing out and expensive to replace – The Tyres wear out too quickly and too expensive at $60 EACH to replace when there is 3 wheels at least to a pram - to keep replacing. No warranty on tyres either so customer service tells me. Very bulky to fold down to put in boot - could be smaller.  Show details

I do love it but have had problems – Brought this have had it a few weeks was second hand. I'm in love with the actual stroller itself easy to push easy to run with. BUT after two days of having it the pin in my front wheel bust had to take it to be fixed. THEN the second seat clip broke so I've had to unscrew and screw on the seat every time I want to use it. My left wheel also squeeks. But all in all as a single stroller when second seat is not needed it's brilliant.  Show details

Great stroller, horrible tires – I've had the pram for 6 months and I had to put the 2nd set of new tires on already because they wear out ridiculously fast. The stroller is really easy to use and really good for 2 kids, but the money you spend on new tires, you can better use to buy a different stroller. Customer service doesn't seem to care and plays it down to "wear and tear from the products". I really wish I'd believed the other reviews about the tires.  Show details

Loved this double pram – I owned a Phil and reds vibe red double pram for 3 years. It was awesome, was to push and use even was to fold up. I would recommend it for any mums that have two little children aged under 4.  Show details

Great looking pram – Have had quite a few comments about how good the pram looks, which is true! The silver frame scratches easily though and it's annoying that the handles touch the ground when opening and closing. It's very easy to steer & I love the brake on the handle, so much easier than the old kick brakes. Overall I'd buy this pram again.  Show details

Wanted to love the vibe – Vibe review I wanted so badly to love this stroller. My neighbors have an older P&T inline, and two of my good friends have older models as well maybe (navigators or explorers?). Their only complaint is universally that the tires pop frequently and occasionally one child doesn't want to sit in the back. That's not so bad considering the use… Read more

our strollers get in the city. They're our life-line; how we grocery shop, get to school, classes...essentially our SUV.

Love the concept of the vibe. It's a beautiful stroller. Convenient size. Definitely prefer an inline stroller for our urban life and this stroller looks great and feels nice initially. It folds fairly compact for a double as well although I still struggle with it as it is cumbersome and I have to fold and unfold atleast daily, occasionally more.

Customer service at P&T has been wonderful - Can't be beat. All that being said, this stroller sucks. I'm on my second vibe. My first one was replaced because after a couple months I got my first flat. Two days after I had the wheel replaced the wheels started sticking and pulling...and it became so incredibly heavy...Then my tire popped again. Sounds like no big deal until your stranded a mile from home with two kids and a giant stroller that won't push. I had the wheel replaced again but the stroller remained insanely difficult to push. My husband worked for a juvenile product company in product development and understands strollers well - He was floored by how tough the vibe became to push. Said it was clearly a defect. P&T kindly shipped us a replacement thinking that perhaps the alignment was off. We always had problems attaching the double kit so it seemed a plausible explanation. Second vibe arrived and felt great. Double kit attached easier. A drastic improvement over the first. After a few weeks we got stuck in a rainstorm and the next day my tires started sticking. I'm not sure if it's related to the rain the day before or not. We did get pretty wet. I got stuck in the middle of the road just after leaving the curb. The front wheel just wouldn't straighten. Id straighten it by hand and as soon as I went to push again it would try and swivel to the side and just get stuck there. I was panicking because I was in the road with two kids. A pedestrian helped me carry it up the curb and after some fussing it started moving again. The next day I got stuck on the platform entering a market, blocking the exit. Again a pedestrian helped me. So embarrassing. Then today I was 2.5miles from home with my two boys, one is 2, the other is 5mos. The stroller just froze up. The front wheel and one of the side wheels. I had several people trying to help me as the baby screamed and the 2yo chatted away through the confusion. Nothing we were doing would get the stroller to move. I called P&T but because I'm EST and it was 10am here I couldn't reach anyone. I sent a frantic email and then eventually had strangers holding my children, center city Philadelphia while I removed the wheels and replaced them. That seemed to do the trick.

So from my experience do not waste your time on this stroller. I'm ready to put mine in the dumpster but first have to find a replacement because I'm home bound without one. Buy an older P&T model or wait until the glitches in this one get worked out. I think P&T is a great company but something is seriously wrong with this stroller. Maybe it's not built for daily use or maybe can't handle the stress of being opened and closed daily??? I simply don't know but It clearly doesn't work for us.

Terrible – I liked the look of this pram and the fact that it was lightweight as I live in a hilly area. My newborn didn't like being underneath in the dark at all and I knew my toddler wouldn't like not having a clear view. My worst issue was replacing tyres every 6 weeks as they were such bad quality, it was costing $90 each time!! Tyres should last years… Read more

and years but mine were wearing down every few km's!! They are not a normal size so you can only buy them from Phil & TEds at an expensive price - a scam I think. It also felt heavy to steer even with no kids in it! Wouldn't recommend this brand at all.

Pretty poor handling – We bought this pram for the 2 seater option, after having the mountain buggy swift which we absolutely loved, we wanted a similar style (aka three wheeler, air filled tyres and not a side by side double). After reading reviews on this site I was unsure whether we should really go for this option, as many friends recommended the city jogger double… Read more

(was unfortunately out of our price range, even second hand!) Take this review with a grain of salt as it was bought second hand, mind you in excellent condition, and according to previous owners they hadn't had it for long.

Ours tends to veer to the right

It's hard to get up curbs - almost impossible with two kid's weight in it which isn't very convenient!

Difficult on grass with the two kids too.

I agree with some of the other reviews, there are times you hit the brakes because it is on the handles and stops you short fast (at least the brakes work well!) but I find the brakes on the top more convenient than the foot brake style.

The basket is quite big, however we haven't used it yet with the second child at the back/bottom (it's pretty clear you won't get much room then!) Although it's fairly big, it's almost impossible to get to when the newborn is in and the seat is dropped all the way back, (you have to squat and push up your newborn from the bottom to get things out - if you're holding your newborn - good luck!

We found the seat when it sits on the top for the toddler a bit short (shoulders) - she isn't tall (she is 2 and 9 months) but her shoulders are over the top of the seat. It is also quite reclined which she finds annoying - but she's gotten used to it now.

When we use it as a single pram it's pretty good as the main seat is really comfy and spacious. it is a bit fiddly to drop up and down (compared to the mountain buggy) but it's tolerable.

I'm not sure I would recommend this pram, I just wish mountain buggy did a compact double!!! Compact and fits 2 children, roomy main seat Poor handling, hard to get up and down curbs, seat up top seems small for toddler

Roomy – My wife and I have 2 kids a 4 year old and a 13 month old. having the ability to push both kids in one stroller is fantastic. the seat size is also great as my 4 year old fits in it great and still has room to grow, but the buggy is not that big over all. great use of space. the other great thing is the quick adjustable seat belts, so if we… Read more

just have the little one we can adjust the bigger seat to fit her in a few seconds.

it is very smooth to push and looks pretty cool with the graffiti seats. The room for bigger kids harder to fit in smaller cars

Big robust buggy – My partner and I inherited this buggy from my sister. It is 4 years old and still pushes around fine. Apparently it has been repaired (the front wheel tightened), we have had no problems with it so far. The brake on the handle is really handy and we like how it folds up to just about nothing - compared to its physical size. Big wheels make… Read more

it easy for us to go anywhere and it is really easy to push up over rough terrain and up kerbs and things like that.

We only use it for one baby, so there is tonnes of room for storage underneath. My wife likes that the most because she can take all of babys stuff and all of her shopping that she may have been doing that day.

She made me say that.

Overall, I would recommend this buggy to anyone that has kids. all terrain, handle brake a little heavy

Not to happy – I bought this pram based on reputation of the company as the first prams they released were excellent quality. This pram has many faults. Hood falls off . Wheels are poor quality and wear out easily. Little bits fall off. Including the back wheel. This is extremely dangerous! As it happened to me while crossing the rd. would not recommend this poor quality product! It looks quite nice.

Love this pram – Easily takes two children and for a long period. Comfortable and a fantastic break. The best break i've used on a pram. Lightweight considering its size. Easy to maneuver. Stylish and great of all terrain. My kids were really tall and they fit in the pram well. The washable seat inserts are fantastic wearing as well. All round really happy. Light weight, easy to fold, takes two children easily

Terrible Pram!!!! – We bought the vibe after our third child was born. A few months later the front wheel buckled. The whole pram was replaced. Next after a further year the suspension went and the frame was replaced!! Then recently the whole frame collapsed!! With the baby in it!! Don't buy waste of money and Dangerous!! Very unhappy!

This was great! Glad I got it – I purchased this pram when it was first released. I used it for two kids and found it to be a great pram to use. My kids slept in the pram comfortably. The seat is wide and the accessories (cocoon) that you can purchase for the vibe were good quality. The brake on the handle were good too. Kids were happy in this pram. Good quality material.… Read more

Expensive, toddler seat attachment is quite small so if the kids are not close in age they wont be able to travel in it together.

Good solid stroller – Has won awards and is made of great materials. Was a little big when baby was newborn but there is an "added extra" that you can buy to alleviate this problem. Is easy to use and doesn't take long to get used to folding it up or down but it is a bit heavy to lift into the car. This will last us from birth to at least 3 or 4, plenty of room for… Read more

growth. The sunshade is really good so is the storm cover, which you purchase separately. I purchased the conversion system so you can put the baby capsule in it, but never used it. The bag for air travel is great and that fact that the wheels can be removed and it used as a trundle bag is brilliant. The thing i've found with this pram is it can do just about everything but you need to buy it all separately. Generally easy to manoeuvre. Easy to use, great "add on extras". Heavy and a little wide.

Excellent – If you take some time to research how to use the pram properly this pram is very user friendly. It is sturdy, supportive and the brake in the handle makes it really safe. I have accidentally bumped the brake a few times, but even so, I think it is one of the best features. I love how sturdy the frame is. It is easy to open/fold- even with the… Read more

doubles kit on! Nice cushiony seats available in different colours. Lts of accessories available. The toddler seat underneath has 2 recline positions, one where the 3-4 month old is slightly reclined and another where they can sit upright. The wheels can be repaired and pumped, it makes such a difference to the steering when the tyres are properly filled! I love the brake in the handle. We had some initial troubles with the front wheel, but a bit of WD40 fixed it and we haven't had any problems since (1.5yrs). It is expensive.

Not ideal for two, hard to handle – We purchased the Vibe for our the arrival of our daughter in 2009. Several friends had recommended it and the baby store was very positive about it (no surprise there...)And we purchased the toddler attachment at the same time for child number 2. We are now going to sell it, as the toddler attachment in entirely impractical. That was the straw… Read more

that broke the camels back in a long list of cons! We're going to look for something more practical now we know what to look for. Light and easy to fold and put in the car, could take out one handed. Wheels easily removed for storage or fixing. Hood is big and movable. Toddler attachment sits in a reclined position, too close to new born area. Hard to steer straight, no peek hole in shade cover, wheels constantly getting punctured, sling seat flimsy,

Dissapointed – I brought the phil and teds vibe shortly after falling pregnant with our second child and was very excited. i had actually read some of the reviews and they were more negative than positive but i liked the look etc so much i was naive enough to buy it anyway. luckily it was on sale and i got a huge discount otherwise i would be even more… Read more

disappointed.. The look is gorgeous, the concept, the second seat, the overall fabrics and materials all great quality. The STEERING, oh my gosh. terrible. if i was out walking i found it was hard to maneuver around corners, on grass, up a curb, on a walking tack anywhere, just downright bad design or something. it seemed like all the weight was on the front end or something and it was just struggling the whole time. if you are looking for a pram to walk with or even just day to day usage i would recommend the phil & teds sports model, it seems to be the pick of the bunch. and take heed of these reviews as i didnt and i wish i had've.

Terrible – The above would not have been so bad if Phil and Teds customer service had responded and assisted to resolve, however I have since had a nightmare of a time getting anyone to help me, and have now had to return the pram and wait for it to be repaired. I am currently seeking help from the department of fair trading to get a refun rather than go… Read more

through waiting for repairs, As I can now see from reading all the reviews that I am not alone with this issue. WOULD NOT BUY A PHIL & TEDS product ever again!!! The look where to start!! within the first week the front wheel started to Jam up while I was walking, a nightmare as a new mum, overtire and still recovering from labour the last thing I needed was a difficult to push pram, especially as my only sanity in the day was a walk! then within 3 weeks the front wheel started to wobble and no matter how we tried to fix it, the problem continued, my little baby was shaken around and it again became difficult to push

Terrible – Looks great when assembled ... but ... 1. You cannot push it except on the rear wheels doing wheelies. 2. Thats if you dont then engage the break. 3. You may find it doesnt fold so you need a ute or trailer to carry it. 4. The child seat has adjustable positions... low or lower and finally.... and worst of all... Completely ridiculous… Read more

and inept customer service from the manufacturer Phil and Teds

This thing is a Nightmare and rip off and completely useless... it may contribute to land fill or if you rip off the aluminum you could probably make something by scrapping it for commodity value to someone in china.

This is to be avoided at all cost...

This phil and teds is no excellent adventure. Hard to compensate for the blemishes... Foldable at times... Can be comfortable when the kids are asleep... otherwise looks tyo be pure misery to them. 1. The zipper on the main seat for height adjustment broke... waiting a month later for replacement while child leans unevenly waiting for the fix.

2. Front wheel ... cactus... just about to go through more phil and teds run around... see where i get sent for a "service"... hope to come back. The thing should be advertised as a two wheeler as thats the only way it works... on the back wheels.

3. Folding ... nigh impossible unless trained by a ninja in finer points of origami. The two seats fold only in one fine aligned conjunction of far away planets every 3 days. It works better when you threaten to leave it in a heap as it somehow then decides to fold itself. The side locks are stiff and the "safety" red latch is a trap for young players... turn away and it re-engages with one hopes no little finger in between.

4. Ah the brake ... it should be called the break cause the frustration with it has just broken this camels back...

OK – I needed this pram because it is the only pram that they can both sleep in and fits everywhere. I love my side by side better because they are more content with each others company and they learn to fall asleep with each other distracting each other. But there are many times when I have doctors, dentists appointments or just lots of shopping to do… Read more

when I NEED to take my phil and teds because the double simply will not fit and is not an option. it is narrow and fits through checkouts,doorways, in between tables at restaurants etc. it is also easy to steer (when the tyres have enough air). also fits well in the boot of most cars although i've never tried it in a small car only sedans and my rav4. I hated it the first 4 months when my toddler was in the added on seat because he is one that likes to sit right up when he is awake (not lye back) and he sleeps longer if the seat goes down. Now that my baby is 7 months she is starting to complain in the back but when i use my side by side they are both happy. when my baby falls asleep underneath and then my toddler it is hard to pull the baby out if she wakes first because he lays as far back as we can let him (so that he sleeps longer for me that is)

Terrible – Now when you have children, your buggy is everything. You need it for mobility and to go shopping and it is MASSIVELY stressful when you can't leave the house because your buggy is out of action. We have literally been searching world wide for a replacement tire. But because its a special size you can only find a replacements from Phil and Teds.… Read more

Apparently the entire country (Switzerland) has no more spares as other people have had exactly the same problem. Now, we are stranded and desperately trying to find replacement tires. We have tried to buy tires from a bicycle shop but doesn't fit because of the strange size.

PHIL & TEDS if you read this. I'm begging you! PLEASE! Sort out the quality of your tires.

While your at it try adding some disk breaks and shocks. I expect a lot more value for money and LOT LESS STRESS for that price. The Phil and Teds Vibe suited our needs. We have two young children only 18 months apart and needed an inline push chair that could accommodate both children and to allow us to easily get on and off our public transport. We live in Zurich Switzerland (and yes I am an Aussie), similar to NY, driving in Zurich is a nightmare so you either walk everywhere or use public transport. We use to have a TFK (Trend For Kids) and liked that very much but you couldn't accommodate two children, hence the change.

The Vibe it's self is ok. I agree the they could have added shocks absorbers and better breaks. The breaks (which is a little red button in the middle of the hand grip) is extremely sensitive and easy to knock, if you kids aren't strapped in you would think that they would get flung out of the buggy. But you can get use to that and work around the button. The really bad thing are the tires! We've owned the buggy less than 5 months now and we have had 2 tires burst on us. The rubber tread is so soft the it wares right down to the inner tube before it bursts with an all mighty bang. The first time it happened (3 months after we bought it) I got a replacement wheel only after a couple of weeks of ordering it (Thank god we had our TFK still). Thinking we were clever, we straight away ordered an additional 3 new replacement tires, as we could see the tread wearing away on the 2nd tire. 2 months later,Bang!! and still no replacement tires. We sold the TFK since then)

Bad – I wouldn't buy this again. Seems like other Phil and Ted versions have fewer problems and the Vibe is more expensive. good looking, good sun protection, double attachment, good storage basket underneath heavy to fold and get into and out of the car, also on our third set of wheels in a year. First time the store replaced them for free saying it… Read more

was a problem with the Vibe. now they say too bad, not under warranty even though the wheels are only three months old and have worn through just going around the neighborhood.

OK – I agree with the below comments, it might look nice and have cushier seating but the seating is poorly designed, my son sank in it & looked so uncomfortable & unsupported its a pain to lie down too, id rather go with the sport! Cushy seating, great sun coverage. huge, bulky, seat wasnt very supportive

Terrible – Avoid this death-trap of a pram. If you have to buy it then don't buy it from Babies Galore. Honestly, nothing to say positive about this pram. We had to replace the toddler straps twice as they were way too short to fit our 2-year-old. The first replacement took 3 MONTHS during which time the pram was essentially useless to us. Secondly, the… Read more

actual pram we bought had a manufacturing fault that we only disovered when both kids were in it. The toddler section buckled and the baby fell out - fortunately he was not hurt as we were on grass. We thought we had assembled it incorrectly so took it back to Babies Galore who did an inspection and assured us it was not our fault but actually a manufacturing fault. So, 5 MONTHS after buying the pram we are unable to use it and Babies Galore has given us the run-around too - making us take it book to their Chatswood branch who want to send it for repairs!?!? It's not brokn - what are they going to repair? We just want our money back but they refuse.

Good – Hi Sqraf, re the vibe tyres, did you contact the distributer in Switzerland direct? The details are on the phil&teds website under stockists - hope that you are mobile with your children again soon! looks great! hand brake button slightly sensitive, but not a big deal.

Terrible – We bought the pram after having two children 14 months apart. My toddler initially loved being up high in the toddler position, however my newborn never liked been placed in the "parcelshelf spot" and screamed almost continously whilst in it. In retrospect, who would expect anyone to enjoy a ride in the dark,unable to see anyone or anything..with… Read more

your elder brother kicking towards your toes. A pretty poor start in life!

We bought a double mountain buggy and never looked back.... perhaps babies no matter how young need to see and be seen.

I have noticed since how many people buy these phil and ted double prams and and you rarely see more than one child in them! work it out for yourself! Looks good! Unstable with a large toddler reaching out, with a newborn underneath.The brake on the handlebar is difficult to put on and off.Easy to catch the skin on your hands when folding the pram up.

Terrible – I would not recommend buying this pram. I've sent my pram back to Phil and Ted's for repair once as it was under warranty. Now it is just 16 months old (and I take good care of it) and the front wheel (bearing) has the same problem. The pram is no longer under warranty so I have to pay for the repair. I'm told Phil and Ted are not including wheels… Read more

under their warranty.

DON'T BUY THIS PRAM. THERE ARE OTHER PRAMS ON THE MARKET FOR BETTER VALUE AND BETTER WARRANTIES!!! Can fit two children in the pram The front wheel doesn't turn properly. So it's really hard to wheel.