jogging stroller question

amanda2424

I really want a jogging stroller, but DH says he will divorce me if I get a stroller that costs 300 or more, so there goes the BOB that I found for 299.99. lol I have been reading reviews on the jeep strollers and they don't seem all that great because a lot of people complained about the front wheel and how heavy/bulky it is when  folded. I found a jogger at target called "Baby Trend Expedition Jogger"  and It's only 100.00 and has decent reviews.  Does anyone know about this particular jogger or have any other suggestions that aren't super expensive for me? I sort of feel like you get what you pay for, but DH disagrees. HELP!

TIA

BakerMommy

I got my gently used BOB on Craigslist-- have you looked there?  They just came out with a new model, so you might be able to find good deals on the older ones, if you're up for used (and you might even get the car seat adapter and such thrown in!).

 

I love my BOB--it was totally worth it! 

lauriedupuis

I've also seen BOB's on Craigslist in my area, and I'm in a very small rural part of PA.  You will spend a bit of time looking around to find a gently used one, but if that's the stroller you want, might be worth it.

 Another suggestion - can you save money on something else to then justify the BOB?  Like save $50 by buying a different kind of crib then apply that $50 to the stroller so you are only "spending" $250?  Maybe hubby would go for that.

Coming from my MIL who raised my hubby in NYC where a stroller is a necessity, you definitely get what you pay for.  If the stroller is something you will use daily, try to cut cost on something not as important. 

KrystalsKitsch

I put that $100 Baby Trend on my registry. I saw it in the store and it seemed fine. I don't know if I would notice the difference between a more expensive jogger versus a Target cheapie since I've never used either! The reviews I saw said the Baby Trend was a-okay.

Nita2603

We have the Babytrend and it is awesome! It is great for running if you look the front wheel, but for us it was more important that it did make winter walks in the deep snow easy. Offroading in the woods was easy with the dog. It folds easy, is relatively light and fits in the trunk of our Malibu. I would buy it again in a heartbeat!

Lestorke

amanda2424:

I really want a jogging stroller, but DH says he will divorce me if I get a stroller that costs 300 or more, so there goes the BOB that I found for 299.99. lol I have been reading reviews on the jeep strollers and they don't seem all that great because a lot of people complained about the front wheel and how heavy/bulky it is when  folded. I found a jogger at target called "Baby Trend Expedition Jogger"  and It's only 100.00 and has decent reviews.  Does anyone know about this particular jogger or have any other suggestions that aren't super expensive for me? I sort of feel like you get what you pay for, but DH disagrees. HELP!

TIA

 

Schwinn Free Runner is a fixed front wheel single jogging stroller that can take up heavy duty terrain. Considering all the features offered, + $150 is a very friendly price for first buying. Here's the link in case you want to know further details and images: https://jogging-stroller-reviews.net/schwinn-free-runner-reviews/    

VineyardMel

I agree with the Craig's List suggestion if you really want the BOB. Or save up--we were told that you shouldn't actually jog with a baby until they are close to a year because of the impact on their necks (even with a jogging-specific stroller like the BOB). That might not be correct, but the chick at BBB who told us that was extremely informed and accurate about all the products she showed us so I'm inclined to believe her.

melody921

We had a slightly older Baby Trend that someone had handed down to us. I hated it! It was bulky and didn't fold flat enough to fit in my trunk. When DS was close to a year, I sprung for the Baby Jogger Summit XC, which is expensive, but awesome. I second scouring Craigslist for a used one of those or the Bob. You definitely get what you pay for.