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Peppernut

Rom doesn't want to get the Baby Jogger City Select until after the new baby comes, just in case wearing the new baby and putting Margaux in our current stroller works well enough that we wouldn't need to get a double.  I keep pushing him to get it now, but really I do see his point.  I just want a new stroller, it's pretty.

BrideBuddies

Well, considering the fact that #2 is coming in a month.. you don't have long to wait!

Have you tried garage sales or Craigslist?  I've found some great, expensive stuff that way.

stever

Aesthetics count! How much is it?

Peppernut

BrideBuddies:

Well, considering the fact that #2 is coming in a month.. you don't have long to wait!

Have you tried garage sales or Craigslist?  I've found some great, expensive stuff that way.

I did look, but they don't have a PURRRRPLE one.  I'll stop pushing him, it really does make sense to wait.  It is pretty, though, have you seen it?

https://smartmomma.com/Baby-Jogger-City-Select-Stroller-2011-Amethyst-p-20118.html

 

Factoring in the car seat adapter and the second seat kit, it's around 700-800.  We'd sell the Bugaboo, but I can't see getting more than 250 for that.  It's seen a lot of use. 

stever

700-800! Yoiks!

Still, when we were in the UK the wife of one of DH's friends - who has a 3 year old and a one month old - wanted to replace her Paul Frank Bugaboo for the new double Bugaboo and was disappointed when DH's buddy said no and got a stand-on adapter for the Bugaboo  they already have.

Oh, and the new Bug goes for 1400 POUNDS! Crikey!

Peppernut

Oh, dude, the new Bugaboo is obscene.  Even I think that kind of money is waaaay too decadent for a stroller.  Ours is a plain ol' black Frog, and it has served really well... and it might be enough if I can carry the new one.  I dunno, though, I walk everywhere...  Another thought is the City Mini, I just hesitate because it's a side-by-side and stores have stupid-narrow aisles.  Plus I love the size of the under-basket on the select.  Eh, I dunno, I am just a gadget hound.  AND it's purple.  

stever

Peppernut:

Oh, dude, the new Bugaboo is obscene.  Even I think that kind of money is waaaay too decadent for a stroller.  Ours is a plain ol' black Frog, and it has served really well... and it might be enough if I can carry the new one.  I dunno, though, I walk everywhere...  Another thought is the City Mini, I just hesitate because it's a side-by-side and stores have stupid-narrow aisles.  Plus I love the size of the under-basket on the select.  Eh, I dunno, I am just a gadget hound.  AND it's purple.  

The purple is super cute, and the back to back ones are good if you don't have to lug them around on public transport.

SIL inherited one  and loves it except for the fact that she lives in London and it's hard to get on/off tubes, busses and trains as it weighs a ton.

mtnrider

Tell Rom to get the stroller now because if something happens and you end up having a c-section you won't be baby-wearing for a while and he'll be so busy taking care of you and the 2 kids he won't have time to go buy the stroller!    (Actually I was baby-wearing (and driving) right after my c-section but Rom doesn't have to know that!)

bridgeybride

Hey Peppernut.. good to see you on this board, too...

We got the 2010 city select on sale at albeebaby.com... but my hubby won't let me take it out of the box yet.. "just in case".  We got the red single..with carseat adapter and extra brackets (for about $400 total) and I'm hoping to buy the purple seat for Bernadette (it's prettier and little bigger) if she'll stay in it by then.  I think it will look kind of fun to have two different color seats!!  I know someone who has it, uses it.. and LOVES it.   

Smileygirl75

I have a Graco duo-glider which I thought I loved, but beside my friends city select it's a beast!  My friend who's babies are exactly the same age as mine has a city select and I am SOOOO jealous.  It drives like a dream, it packs like a dream, and it is so versatile!  If I win the lottery in the next few months I'm definitely buying one!!!  (with 6 kids, luxuries are out right now)

mmttc

I can't imagine not needing a double with your LO's so close in age. The great thing about the city select is it is both single and double. We bought one when LO was born because we planned on having another as soon as possible. DD will be 23 months when her DS is born and I'm so glad we got the BJCS. It'll probably be the only stroller we ever buy.

ateytelb

I think you are right and you need to plan things in advance. You never know how long it takes for the stroller to arrive. You don't want to wait for weeks when the baby is already here and you realize she hates the carrier.