Buying Secondhand

One option to get yourself a cheap pram is to buy one second hand (or even find one for free!).  When buying a second hand pram it is recommended you view it before committing to buying it to check you are happy with the condition of the pram.  Make sure you check out the mechanism are all in working order.

However, often, it is possible to pick up real bargain if you are happy to consider a second hand pram.

Here are some options to consider if you want to buy a second hand pram:

Ebay

The worlds biggest online auction site, Ebay always has a large number of prams and pushchairs listed for sale.

Online classified advertisement sites

Sites such as Preloved, Gumtree etc. are great if you don’t want to wait until the end of an auction.  They can be great places to find a cheap pram or pushchair.

NCT Nearly New Sales

NCT is the National Childbirth Trust.  They regular hold sales of used, high quality baby related items (NCT Nearly New Sales).  Over 750 sales are held across the UK each year.  For a sale near you, check out here.

Freecycle

Freecycle is a reuse and recycling network aimed at giving unwanted items a second lease of live.  All items are given away and therefore items worth having do get snapped up very quickly, but you may be lucky and get yourself a free pram or pushchair (it doesn’t get any cheaper than that!).

Charity Shops

It might be worth trawling round the charity shops in your area as they often stock prams and pushchairs that have been donated.  Not only might you pick up a cheap pram, but you will also be helping the charity by doing so.