Umbrella stroller recs

lulu8109

We currently have a City Mini, but we are now on the market for a spare stroller to keep in DH's car.  We're looking to spend no more than $100, but preferably between $50-$75.  What do you ladies recommend?  If there's something out there a little over $100, let me know too.  I can always keep an eye out for a crazy good sale or maybe even look for a used one on Craigslist.  TIA!

I've been reading reviews online and checked out a few strollers in person.  I read good things about the First Years Ignite and Jet, but when I checked out the Ignite in person, I didn't think it had enough padding in the seat.  I think the Ignite is supposed to be the nicer version of the Jet, so I doubt I will like the Jet.  I also looked at the Chicco Liteway and loved it, but it's over my ideal price range.

missmuffin87

I have a maxi cosi that I got on sale for a little under $100. I really love it. It will never tip over, even if I have my diaper bag and a million shopping bags hanging off the back. it also has a cup holder. 

dee12807

We have a Graco IPO and I love it. We got it when DS was 2 months old and it's been great ever since. It's light weight, folds and opens easy and lays completely flat. It was great for when DS was younger too b/c it offers the 5 pt harnes to hold a LO from falling over it has a nice size basket under it and if you hang things on the handles (purse, diaper bag, purchases, etc.) the stroller stays upright even when T isn't in it. My one big complaint would be that the canopy is kind of small, but we made up for it with an aftermarket canopy extender. I think the stroller still sells at BRU for $100

lrn327

We have this one (Mia Moda Facile) and really, really like it.  The brand is more popular in Europe but Amazon carries it.  C's been riding in it for about 1.5 years and while we have a much more expensive, nicer Bumbleride Indie, he asks to ride in this one all the time.  The back drops back and the footrest pops up if he wanted to sleep.  The basket is a good size and the fold is easy.  It's also much taller than many umbrellas so you don't bend over to push.  My only complaints would be that it is a tad heavy for an umbrella (but can still carry it in one hand) and the sun shade is a bit small (aren't they all?).  We paid about $60 for it on Amazon so the price does drop a bit lower sometimes, particularly if you're not specific about color.  We have the orange and again, C loves his "orange stroller".

https://www.amazon.com/Mia-Moda-Facile-Stroller-Tangerine/dp/B003MUA3L6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353344037&sr=8-1&keywords=mia+moda+facile

 

lrn327

lrn327:

We have this one (Mia Moda Facile) and really, really like it.  The brand is more popular in Europe but Amazon carries it.  C's been riding in it for about 1.5 years and while we have a much more expensive, nicer Bumbleride Indie, he asks to ride in this one all the time.  The back drops back and the footrest pops up if he wanted to sleep.  The basket is a good size and the fold is easy.  It's also much taller than many umbrellas so you don't bend over to push.  My only complaints would be that it is a tad heavy for an umbrella (but can still carry it in one hand) and the sun shade is a bit small (aren't they all?).  We paid about $60 for it on Amazon so the price does drop a bit lower sometimes, particularly if you're not specific about color.  We have the orange and again, C loves his "orange stroller".

https://www.amazon.com/Mia-Moda-Facile-Stroller-Tangerine/dp/B003MUA3L6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353344037&sr=8-1&keywords=mia+moda+facile

 

Forgot to mention that the backrest is sturdy (not the sling type) and both it and the leg section are padded.

lulu8109

Thanks, ladies!  I'm so glad I posted.  I've never even heard of these strollers!  I will be checking them out.

OhSewCrafty

We absolutely love our Ignite, but if you've already checked that out I've got nothin'! lol FWIW, Charlie is comfortable and can even nap in it. We take it everywhere - its our main stroller at this point.

Kellina

OhSewCrafty:

We absolutely love our Ignite, but if you've already checked that out I've got nothin'! lol FWIW, Charlie is comfortable and can even nap in it. We take it everywhere - its our main stroller at this point.

We just got the ignite too!! I like it so far! I wanted a nicer umbrella stroller that held more than a 30lb kid, had a basket, and didn't cost an arm and leg!