Stroller Question

LSGNJ

First time expecting mom here.  Looking for input on these two strollers:  Chicco Cortina and Graco Quattro Tour Reverse.  I love the reverse feature on the Graco, though from what I've seen, the Chicco gets better ratings.  Any feedback would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

robynlesley

Honestly, re: the Chicco Cortina, if I had to do it all over again I would NOT buy this stroller.  It's not that it's a BAD stroller or that difficult to fold. But it's big and bulky (doesn't fold compactly) and it takes up most of my car's trunk (Saturn Aura).

If I were to get a Chicco again--that's compatible with the infant carrier--I'd choose the Trevi.  OR I'd just get a Snap-n-Go for use with the carrier and decide upon the stroller after I determined what would be best for my lifestyle.

Pesky

Don't know about either -- I got the Graco Metrolite, but go to the store and try them both out.  Including folding and lifting as if you were putting it into the car.  I heard the tour can be a little heavy so might as well know what you are getting.

vanverth

I have the Metrolite and an Eurotour.  I like both very well.

mwd

We have a Chicco Trevi, and we have never liked how the wheels turn.  We did like how more compact it was than other strollers, and it fits the baby well.  We do not have a Chicco infant car seat, so we did not use it much with an infant.  I can say we have a Baby Trend sit and stand now, and although it's bulky, it works great for the 2 kids!

LyndaCarter

I skipped the big bulky strollers and went with the Snap n Go and an umbrella stroller for DD#2. Our old big bulky one got donated. It was a pain to store, fit in the trunk and work with.

BrideBuddies

I actually love our Chicco system.   It is big and kinda bulky, but you can open it with one hand pretty easily and it rolls really well.  Nice features on it, too.   We have a big SUV, so storage wasn't that big of an issue, but it does take up a lot of room.  It was really nice for flying, too, since we could gate check it and C's carseat just snaps right into it.   I'll still use it as my primary stroller until he gets too big for it.

I did break down and buy a smaller stroller, tho. Now that he has a monster sized car seat, I needed something more portable for an upcoming air flight.   So we got a Safety First Ignite.  Haven't used it yet.

MrsKLS

BrideBuddies:

I actually love our Chicco system.   It is big and kinda bulky, but you can open it with one hand pretty easily and it rolls really well.  Nice features on it, too.   We have a big SUV, so storage wasn't that big of an issue, but it does take up a lot of room.  I

THIS!!! have had it for almost 4 years now and it still works great. But that being said we did break down and bought a Baby Jogger City Mini Double for both kids for things like the Zoo and other things that require lots of walking when I know DD would get tired out. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stroller...so if you don't mind spending a bit extra I have heard the City Mini single is quite good!!

fiazo

We have the Chicco system. We used it alot in the first year but it's bulky. When I started walking alot with her I used a jogger stroller most of the time. I felt silly speed walking or running using the Chicco. When I go shopping I use the MacLaren Quest lightweight stroller. It's just easier to manuever around racks of clothing.

NewMrs07

robynlesley:

Honestly, re: the Chicco Cortina, if I had to do it all over again I would NOT buy this stroller.  It's not that it's a BAD stroller or that difficult to fold. But it's big and bulky (doesn't fold compactly) and it takes up most of my car's trunk (Saturn Aura).

If I were to get a Chicco again--that's compatible with the infant carrier--I'd choose the Trevi.  O R I'd just get a Snap-n-Go for use with the carrier and decide upon the stroller after I determined what would be best for my lifestyle.

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LSGNJ

Thanks for all our feedback.