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suggestions on strollers please
So we go outside a lot(walks(I don't run), camping, etc..). So I am not sure what kind of stroller to get...a reg one or jogging. I am not sure how well reg. strollers do in the grass and on rough grounds. Suggestions please!!
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Re: suggestions on strollers please
I've heard that the Bob strollers or Phil & Ted strollers are great for off road.
Heather
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We have the Baby Jogger City Classic and LOVE it I don't jog or run, but I wanted a stroller that I could use everyday and still go off-road with (my ILs live in the middle of nowhere with dirt roads). It's perfect for mall trips, street sidewalks, grass, sand, and, of course, dirt roads.
I have this myself, still in the box. Seriously, you can off-road on grass and trails with this thing?
We got the Baby Jogger City Elite and I think it will be good for trails and stuff. I actually found it at REI.com for $80 less than usual.
Good luck!
Oh yes! It's very versatile. The only downside is that they don't make a double
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Oh boy, I've had my fair share of strollers. Background: we live in an urban city, so we're constantly walking around our neighborhood - over sidewalks, cobblestone, grass, dirt, road - you name it, we walk it.
Strollers I love
Valco Runabout - PROS: tri-wheel (good for steering), air tires (great for shock absorption), TONS of storage (I don't back a separate diaper bag - just load up all the pockets with my supplies), full recline (great for newborn on up), lockable front wheel (so we do jog with it occasionally); and a jump seat attachment, so my oldest will use that eliminating the need for a double.
Cons: It's not conducive to quick trips - fold is bulky; while you can easily jog with it, it's not as lightweight as a P&T or a Bob.
Baby Jogger City Mini: This is my umbrella stroller. My son goes to daycare, and in the spring/summer/early fall, I usually will walk him the 1.5 miles home after school. So I needed a stroller that is light enough/folds compactly enough to toss in the trunk, yet is substantial enough that he's comfortable during the long walk home, i.e., big seat, good shocks, etc. I also wanted something that could fold QUICK in case we needed to collapse it and get on the El or the bus. BJCM is AWESOME. You need to check out their website to get the full concept of how easy the fold is - completely one handed (which is great when you've got one hand on a toddler). This leads me to...
Strollers I did NOT love:
Maclaren Quest: lightweight, small seat, fold was not easy, and most importantly - little comfort for my son - long distance walks were a joke, he was screaming to get out.
Baby Planet Single: too bulky to be considered an "umbrella"; fold complicated, not as lightweight as the Mac
Quinny Zapp: SO cheaply made; really tiny seat both width & height wise
(the above strollers I ended up selling on Craigslist - I'm a bit trial and error kind of girl)
Hope this helps!