Okay all of my May moms out there, what are some good stroller recommendations? There are so many out there, and so many reviews that I'm starting to get overwhelmed! I'm thinking I want one that can be rear-facing for when she's a newborn (thoughts?). I'll be taking her for walks all summer, so I'd like something that can handle most terrain (I don't think I need a jogger though...I'll probably just be walking with her), and I'll also use it for mall trips too. I was thinking I might also want one that can be compatible with the infant car seat (what are people's thoughts on this?) I'd like something that's less than $400...preferably $350, but I'd be willing to go to $400 if needed. Also, what are people's thoughts on owning more than one stroller? Do I need more than one, or can I get by with just one stroller?
I apologize if something like this has already been posted! Thanks in advance!
Re: Rear facing stroller/general stroller help needed!
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I bought the BOB Revolution CE jogging stroller. My friends that have it absolutely LOVE it. You can get an adaptor to attach your infant carseat (rear-facing). I bought the stroller on Amazon, it's on sale right now for $325 vs full price $470. I registered for the car seat adaptor at BRU. I already have the stroller and tested it out...opening, closing, lifting, etc. It's very easy to use!
Good luck!
When the car seat attachment is used it is rear facing. It served the same function as a snap and go for me but I used it after the infant car seat, too.
I also have a BOB, which I love, but have found it very heavy and hard to take to indoor settings.
We have an umbrella stroller we got to take on flights because I didn't want to trash the others but retrospectively should have just taken the city mini.
If you don't plan on jogging then I wouldn't get a BOB. They are heavy and don't fit in the aisles at many stores at the mall.
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#1 born December 2011
TTC#2 - Beta #1 -51@10dpo Beta#2 -1353 @16dpo
#2 born May 2013
TTC # 3 June 2014 BFP 12-1-14
#3 born August 2015
#4!!!!!!! due June 2017
You have kind of the same requirements I had. We went with the Uppababy Vista, but that's over your price range. You could check out the Uppababy Cruze or BJ City Versa...I think they're both at $450 but are rear-facing and don't have really flimsy tires like a Snap N Go. Another option might be the Valco Spark...I'm not certain on the price for that one.
https://www.valcobaby.com/products/strollers/model/spark.html
What about the BOB revolution CE? That's the one with the smaller wheels? I mean I'm not opposed to jogging with it...I actually need/want to get back into running. I just don't think running will be my main use for the stroller, that's all. Is there anyone that has a BOB and doesn't jog/run a lot?
Oh, and it works with certain infant carriers.
I have this stroller, as well. It's amazing! The size is perfect fits easily in shops, seat goes from forward facing to rear facing easily, compatible with my infant car seat Maxi Cosi Prezi, and it can be used for all terrain walking or even running. Can't say anything bad about it. : worth every penny!