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JilllyBean
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Lightweight Stroller
JilllyBean
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Hi, I am looking for a good lightweight stroller for my 7 month old. I have an Uppa Baby Cruz now that I love, but would like one that is a bit lighter and easier to fold that I could take on the train and in tighter places (we live in the city). What stroller do you really like? I don't want to spend a million bucks, but am not opposed to spending a decent amount to get something nice since I hope to use it for a long time. What features do you like/dislike about yours?
Off BCP since 1/12
TTC since 3/12
High LH/FSH Ratio 8/12
DX with PCOS 11/12
Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
TTC since 3/12
High LH/FSH Ratio 8/12
DX with PCOS 11/12
Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
DS Born August 14, 2013!
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Re: Lightweight Stroller
I have a Baby Jogger City mini & don't think I'd want to deal with it on the train (narrower than some strollers; great at zoo, nice big sun shade with peek a boo window). To unfold you need both arms & hands. The initial fold is easy. They have an umbrella stroller coming out this Spring. Not sure about the fold for that. I have worn LO the few time we have used a local train. (Am in suburbs & went into city portion twice that way already)
Unfortunately Uppababy didn't have a double stroller so I ended up with a Valco Snap Dual that was lighter weight than the Maclaren. I found out that the single weighs about the same as the G-Luxe so if I were to do it again I may have done the snap because it is super easy to open & close (the double is way easier to use than my single G-luxe-look at it on You Tube),has a huge basket, and one handed push. It also has an amazing parent organization thing on the back and repels dirt. The G-luxe basket is really small and it doesn't push one handed.
Do you know what you want in a lightweight stroller? The Maclarens are nice, I really like the Joovy Groove Ultralight (played with one at a moms group), Bumbleride Flite, & if your looking at used the Aprica Presto is really neat as well. I think it really is going to break down to fold and what your must haves are. There are so many options out there. My advice would be to get something you can open & close in one step easily.
I have the Gluxe and really really like it.
The major things I was looking for..an umbrella that reclined, easy to fold, and good quality. It fit the bill. I like that it also has a kickstand to stand on its own and a shoulder strap to carry over my shoulder.
Our other stroller is the UB Vista. I prefer to Gluxe over it and use it way more
TTC since 3/12
High LH/FSH Ratio 8/12
DX with PCOS 11/12
Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
I have/love Uppa Baby G-lux.
I was actually going to recommend considering the UB G-lite since it is cheaper...but saw you wanted something that reclines.
Only drawback to lightweight strollers is that you can't hang anything off the handlebars unless LO is in the stroller. Otherwise it tips backwards. Everything else I LOVE
TTC since 3/12
High LH/FSH Ratio 8/12
DX with PCOS 11/12
Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
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TTC since 3/12
High LH/FSH Ratio 8/12
DX with PCOS 11/12
Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
TTC since 3/12
High LH/FSH Ratio 8/12
DX with PCOS 11/12
Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
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I opted against the McClaren umbrella (I can't remember the model name) because the UB G-lux was less weight. And, you are right, the UB was a bit less expensive, though that wasn't my deciding factor.
Honestly, since DD passed the 1 year mark we barely use the recline feature. It was nice when she was little, though. I should add that I didn't buy a full size stroll (instead I have a BOB along with the lightweight) so a recline was necessary for me to use this when she was <6mo old.
With a 7-8 month old...I'd get one that reclines.