There were several things that primarily we wanted to achieve; 1) a pram that would last the most amount of time i.e. from birth through to a toddler 2) lightweight enough that I could handle (or juggle whilst carrying shopping bags 3) a pram that would manage with the local terrain (bumpy footpaths) AND have smooth maneuverability around a supermarket or shop aisles. 4) Being a bit of a tight wad