Way Early Poll: Strollers?

BetchySprout

What do you have your eye on? I am all about the slings (I have an Ergo, a Moby, a Poedaegi, Mei Tai and had a Beco) but this time I want a stroller that I actually like. We are getting a single stroller, since I will babywear with the new baby or put Jack on my back, there is no real need for us. 

I we have a Kolcraft Contours Options and it is the bulkiest heaviest hardest for me to fold thing ever. I like that it comes with the infant seat attachment (it makes kind of a snap-n-go) and the seat can face either way, but it takes up our WHOLE trunk. 

So far I have my eye on the BJ City Mini or Micro and the Quinny Zapp. The fold of the Babyjogger is freaking amazing. The Quinny folds up so small it has a carrying bag. I am going to have to try them out! Any you have your eye on?  

CanuckFan03

Patty, I've been looking at strollers since I started trying to get KU, and the more I look at them, the more hopeless I feel.  So many options and colours.  Hubby wants three wheels, friends recommend the ones that cost 600 bucks, and I have no idea  

City mini, uppababy vista, and peg perago right now are at the top of my list, but I want to go test drive them ALL to really see. And then there's the issue of what car seats can go with which.   So much to think about, and I can't do ANYTHING until 12 weeks.

luvdv8

I loved the hell out of my BJ City Mini and will be getting the double- it's so easy to fold, maneuver, etc! I'm so grateful to my BFF who took me stroller shopping and whizzed me right past the bulky, impossible to deal with travel systems.

jpupillo

CanuckFan03:

Patty, I've been looking at strollers since I started trying to get KU, and the more I look at them, the more hopeless I feel.  So many options and colours.  Hubby wants three wheels, friends recommend the ones that cost 600 bucks, and I have no idea  

City mini, uppababy vista, and peg perago right now are at the top of my list, but I want to go test drive them ALL to really see. And then there's the issue of what car seats can go with which.   So much to think about, and I can't do ANYTHING until 12 weeks.

I feel just as overwhelmed and I haven't even looked at any yet! I am waiting to check everything out until after 1st tri but  I think it would help to get an idea.

pinkflipflops44

I haven't really looked yet but I am unsure.  Where we live I would never use a stroller because the road is too busy for a walk.  Going places I would need it minimally so I don't know how much I want to spend yet and being easy to put up is a huge necessity for me because I suck at stuff like that.  I don't know I should go to a store and practice haha.

jteneback

My sister has a Bumbleride Indie and I adore it.

Pecas13

Love my City Mini!!!

kristas

We have the BJ City Mini and I like it. It is not my favorite out of my 'fleet' but it is great for quick and light weight! I just wish the seat would sit more upright. 

I do love the canopy and the fold though! I can hold my dd and close the stroller without a problem. I also like that it reclines all the way for naps or diaper changes. I might even look into getting the 'jumper seat' that goes on the front so it can be a double when the next baby is here.

We did not go with the micro because of the lack of recline and the lack of canopy (it is HOT in Texas). I also liked the bigger wheels on the mini. My only thing that I did not like about the Quinny was the two handles, I like being able to push with one hand in the middle of the stroller.

Good luck choosing!   

Christine&Chris

I was looking at the Uppababy Vista, but have yet to really "test drive" it. I want something narrow, light, and don't need a lot of extras.  We do a lot of traveling and city walking.  I'm hoping we can share the babywearing duties, but feel better having a backup for long days just in case. I am staying far away from the travel systems - my gf has one that is so heavy she can barely lift it.

Yesterday - I was parking at the mall and waiting for a dad to put his Stokke (or Orbit) stoller in his sedan trunk. It was a serious process, and he knew we were waiting for the spot. He was getting more and more frustrated. He looked like he wanted to fling it across the lot and refused to make eye contact with us.  It ended with him slamming the trunk twice on the stoller and storming to the front to get the mom to help him. I felt so bad but couldn't stop laughing. And I'm making no comment on the brand itself; it was more a "make sure it fits before you buy" learning lesson. :-)

robbie3982

I don't think we'll get another stroller.  We have a Maclaren Volo which I don't love, but I do love how light and small it is.  Like you, I plan to wear #2 and put DS #1 in the stroller.  We also have a snap n go if I need to go out with just the baby and don't/can't wear him or her.

ManiacMcGee

I have trouble choosing toothpaste. I'm not looking forward to all the crazy baby decisions I have to make soon :-/

Amber68W

I'm getting a BJ City Mini Double, and I think the Single would also be great!

camedowncrushing

I have also been researching strollers forever!  Ha ha ha.  I am going to get a Bugaboo Frog.

buboo

Im just impressed that you have 5 slings!

kpips20

We have the Bumbleride Indie for DS but are looking to get a double once new baby comes. While I really really love the Indie the double is gigantic and heavy. DH really wants to get a Sit-n-Stand but I'm not sold on those either since DS will have just turned 2. I'm leaning towards the City Mini double.

Skipperg82

Im getting the City Select!  I know that DS will be a few months shy of three, so I don't know how much use we'll get out of it for being a double stroller, but I'd like to have that option in case we go somewhere crowded.  You can use it as a single stroller too!  I can't wait because our Maclaren (while we love it) is so beat up, so I'm really excited to get a new stroller.

 

 

mchupie

We're going with the BJ city mini

Jules&Matt

We bought the BJ city elite.  It is very easy to fold and it seems to handle very well.  I was originally looking at the uppababy vista but to fold it was just a little more challenging,  We're very happy we went with the BJ city elite.  You can go on their website and it shows you all the BJ strollers and which models do what; I highly suggest checking out the website.

scootRN

I'm planning to baby wear as well. I really love the bugaboo strollers...but spending $1000 on a stroller just isn't happening.

Bree4011

I'm looking into a lightweight sit and stand stroller.  My DD will be 4 when baby is born, so she'll be old enough to walk, but sometimes I'm not patient enough to let her walk.    Also if we go on a long outing or crowded place I want to have the option.

Travel system was nice, but too bulky! Especially if you have a car and not an SUV or truck. 

erbear

I love love love our BOB but it's big and bulky.  We also have two Maclarens, a snap and go for the carseat and a Triumph. Both are great strollers, lightweight and easy to fold.

KYoung13

Wow, I'm ovewhelmed just reading all of these!   Guess I have some research to do!

IU_baby

I love my Bumbleride Indie.  I'm trying to figure out if I'll really need a double stroller, if so, the Indie Twin is high on my list. 

LegalLadyBug

I'm 5'11" and DH is 6'2" and we noticed with 4 year old SIL that her sling strollers and even her Eddie Bauer one were just way too short for us to push comfortably. As such we have been looking for a stroller with adjustable height for the handle and so far have only found one: the Graco Alano Flipit. I also like that not only is it adjustable but you can have baby facing you if you want. I plan on going to a store to check it out once I get farther along and continuing to search for other adjustable handle strollers as well. 

BetchySprout

LegalLadyBug:

I'm 5'11" and DH is 6'2" and we noticed with 4 year old SIL that her sling strollers and even her Eddie Bauer one were just way too short for us to push comfortably. As such we have been looking for a stroller with adjustable height for the handle and so far have only found one: the Graco Alano Flipit. I also like that not only is it adjustable but you can have baby facing you if you want. I plan on going to a store to check it out once I get farther along and continuing to search for other adjustable handle strollers as well. 

There are a few others that are adjustable as well, I just can't think of them.

Umbrella strollers (the "sling" strollers) are horrible. I think they are perfect for someone thati s 5'4". I am 5'6", so using mine is miserable.  

MaybeBaby2

DD will be over 4 YO when this baby is born and is very rarely in a stroller now, so we will buy a single. I'm seriously looking at the Britax B-Ready and the more I look, the more I want it. Though I want to see it in person first.

2coastbride

We're also planning on babywearing and skipping a double stroller.  We have a Bob Revolution that we just LOVE.  Our sidewalks here are spotty, and we often walk trails and the beach.  The only bad thing is that it's large and heavy...I really want a lightweight stroller for quick errands that is small and light enough to live in my smallish trunk.

I've been totally eyeing the BJ mini.  If I could be sure that I could put an after-market platform on it to turn it into a sit and stand to justify the cost for a second stroller, I'd have ordered it already.  It gets excellent reviews, big sunshade, easy and compact fold, and is quite lightweight.  Indeed, it's about the same weight as a Graco snap-n-go frame.  I looked at the micro too because I saw some on sale for $99, but the tiny sunshade, same weight as the mini and not so great reviews really made it a no go, especially in our CA sunshine.

KayteeL82

I see a lot of second time mom's on here buying a new stroller. Is it common to need multiple strollers or a new one for a new baby? I guess I just sort of thought I would get two for my first one (a light weight and then a more serious one) and then just use them through all of my future (hopeful) children.

nikkileigh11

We love the UPPABaby Vista also- it is easy to collapse and I like that it has the bassinet too- we will use that in our room the first few months I think.

 

Andy28

I'm going to do the Chicco Travel system. The only problem I'm going to have to buy two bases, one for me and one for DH. Why do some of you guys have a fleet of strollers? Just curious?

Temp38995750004016

I want an Inglesina pram and I know we'll get a Bob Revolution. We'll probaby also get a McClaren (whatever) umbrella stroller, too.

BetchySprout

KayteeL82:

I see a lot of second time mom's on here buying a new stroller. Is it common to need multiple strollers or a new one for a new baby? I guess I just sort of thought I would get two for my first one (a light weight and then a more serious one) and then just use them through all of my future (hopeful) children.

I am getting a new one because my other one just doesn't work the way I want it to. Just like choosing a diaper brand, you never know what you like until you actually use it in everyday life. This is a chance to hopefully get something I love.  

Skipperg82

Pattypoundcake:

KayteeL82:

I see a lot of second time mom's on here buying a new stroller. Is it common to need multiple strollers or a new one for a new baby? I guess I just sort of thought I would get two for my first one (a light weight and then a more serious one) and then just use them through all of my future (hopeful) children.

I am getting a new one because my other one just doesn't work the way I want it to. Just like choosing a diaper brand, you never know what you like until you actually use it in everyday life. This is a chance to hopefully get something I love.  

Ditto.  And I want the possibility of having the double just in case we need it.  I'm not buying much else for this baby (except new clothes if it's a girl!) so I'd like to spend a little money on something I'll enjoy as much as the baby. 

collyflower

Right now we have a BOB and a Maclaren for DD.  I'm going to hold off on buying a double stroller until after the baby is born to see where our DD is in terms of strollers.  I know I'll be babywearing for a couple months anyways and won't need a stroller during that time.  We'll probably end up getting a cheaper (well cheaper than a BOB Dualie) jogging stroller for our nightly walks.

woolgathered

I already have an Uppababy Vista that I use for my 8 month old, so we're getting the rumble seat that attaches to it. I love that thing. I can still use it as a snap-n-go type stroller because I have the carseat adapter, and with the extra seat we are good to go. I have a few carriers, but if the next baby is anything like my first, they will not like being tied to me.

funkymama

Not too soon!  I've been thinking about strollers since we decided to TTC #2! 

I want a City Select, however DH is refusing its price tag.  Therefore I plan to get the Joovy Ultralight Caboose.  It makes the most sense anyway since DD will be nearly 3 1/2 and likely not wanting to consistently ride in a stroller anymore, yet I still want a way to contain her when I need to.  The cool thing about the ultralight is it has the wheel base of a single stroller and weighs 21 lbs, which seems practical.

Right now we have a BOB Revolution, which we've loved to the point of absurdity with DD, so I'm sure we'll still use it a lot with #2 as well.

mommyintrainning32

We where looking at the Uppababy Vista but when we checked it out at the store we found it to be big and did not love the tires. We fell in love with the Britax B-Ready stroller it's easy to push has a lock on the tires to only go straight and it's so easy to close up. Perfect for a small place like ours and the tires are great for city life. We are set on the Britax which is $200 less than the Uppababy but we plan on getting the Bassinet which will make it $50 less. Research is the key! Also if you can go to the stores and try out the strollers to make sure that's the one for you. We have been checking out everything and so far we know what we want. We are not buying anything until after the shower. Good luck!

  

 

2coastbride

KayteeL82:

I see a lot of second time mom's on here buying a new stroller. Is it common to need multiple strollers or a new one for a new baby? I guess I just sort of thought I would get two for my first one (a light weight and then a more serious one) and then just use them through all of my future (hopeful) children.

I totally agree with your approach!  I just haven't gotten the second lightweight one yet.

FacciaBella83

I'm planning on getting a travel system...car seat and stroller in one set, (saves $ too).  I like how the car seat fits right into the stroller so you don't have to keep moving the baby.  The one I have my eye on is the Graco Alano Flip It.  What's different with this one is the handle bar can move to either side, so the baby can face you if you prefer.  It's the only one I've seen with this feature.  The price is reasonable as well.  Good reviews on the BRU site.

KhloesMom

I'm lusting after the new Bugaboo in a big, hot way. Unfortunately, I'm predicting a $1200-$1600 price tag which will absolutely knock it out of my grasp.

Probably going for a Bumbleride Indie Twin or a BJ City Mini Double. 

MaybeBaby2

KayteeL82:

I see a lot of second time mom's on here buying a new stroller. Is it common to need multiple strollers or a new one for a new baby? I guess I just sort of thought I would get two for my first one (a light weight and then a more serious one) and then just use them through all of my future (hopeful) children.

I didn't keep mine from DD. All I have left a Maclaren Volo and I don't need a double. So a new purchase it is.