Picky stroller recommendations?

orangedaisy85 · February 2010

Hey ladies,

I'm looking for a particular stroller that I'm not even sure exists, as I have yet to find one that exactly meets what I'm looking for. Below is my list of specifications.

3 wheels (or the front 2 can be closer together than the back two)

Option of swivel front wheels or locking them to be still

Ability to attach a carseat to create a travel system

Handle or seat reversal

Let me know if you have any suggestions!!

Ana35 · February 2010

Closest I've seen is the Bumbleride Indie:

https://www.bumbleride.com/collection2010/indie-tech-spec.php

Doesn't look like it has a reversible handle, though:-(

LCB34 · February 2010

I don't think it is possible to have a 3-wheeled stroller that has a reversible handle (it wouldn't steer when you reverse the handle b/c the single wheel would be in the back).

I am pretty sure that if you want something that allows baby to face out or to face you, you will need to get a 4 wheeled stroller.

ellen&jeremy · February 2010

Ana35:
Closest I've seen is the Bumbleride Indie:

https://www.bumbleride.com/collection2010/indie-tech-spec.php

Doesn't look like it has a reversible handle, though:-(

The Bumbleride Flyer does, but it has four wheels.

katcarls · February 2010

Kolcraft Contours Options 3 matches your specifications exactly and it's under $300.

Under.the.Rose · February 2010

To get the reversible handle, you could go with the Baby Jogger City Select... it has four wheels though.

Otherwise I'd go with the Baby Jogger City Mini or Bumbleride Indie (my top two picks as well!). You can get a bassinet/carry cot for both so the baby can be facing you like a traditional pram when they're really little. This is one reason why I like these two a lot! They also have infant seat adapters.

Quizzle · February 2010

How about the Quinny? It has four wheels, but the front two are close together. It sounds like it fits all your needs.

LCB34 · February 2010

Quizzle:
How about the Quinny? It has four wheels, but the front two are close together. It sounds like it fits all your needs.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't reverse.

Also, not that is matters, but I hear Quinny's are horrible. I posted in another thread that I have 4 friends that got a Quinny and all 4 sold on Craigslist within the first 3 months of actually using it.

Mrs.PeachyKeen · February 2010

What about the Teutonia? the T-300 is 4-wheeled(but they are close - the t-200 is 3 wheeled), reversible seat and handlebars. etc.

nrbg116 · February 2010

This graco Flip it stroller may be an option...

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3914650

It has the reversible handle, the lockable wheels (has four though), and it's a travel system. This stroller has really good reviews, there's also a different color scheme at Target I believe. GL!

orangedaisy85 · February 2010

katcarls:
Kolcraft Contours Options 3 matches your specifications exactly and it's under $300.

Exactly what we were looking for!! Thank you so much for the link! I'd never heard of this one before and it fits exactly what we're needing!! Thank you again!

Quizzle · February 2010

LCB34:
Quizzle:
How about the Quinny? It has four wheels, but the front two are close together. It sounds like it fits all your needs.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't reverse.

Also, not that is matters, but I hear Quinny's are horrible. I posted in another thread that I have 4 friends that got a Quinny and all 4 sold on Craigslist within the first 3 months of actually using it.

They actually do reverse.

I've heard mixed things on them, too. The basket (or lack thereof) is what bugs me about it.

mlkwmu · February 2010

We are getting the Baby Jogger City Select. Seats can face you or outward. Additional infant car seat adapters can be purchased so it grows with your child. It's a bit on the expensive side.. but I think well worth it.

JillBean78 · February 2010

The Quinny 3 wheels are really cheap right now at Albee Baby, but they get either really great reviews or really horrible reviews. I almost bought one, but after the reviews decided against it. The handlebar does not reverse, but you can flip the seat to face you or out.

I have a Bugaboo Frog, the handlebar does reverse, but it is shitty to steer it when you flip the bar and lead with the big wheels so it is fairly pointless. You can take the seat on and off to have baby face you or out to lead with the swivel front wheels. I love my Frog.

The Baby Jogger City Select is looking pretty sweet though, I'm infatuated with it. I love all the options and it can be a single or a double stroller which is incredible if you plan on expanding your family. The stroller runs about $500 and it is extra for the add on 2nd seat.

lolamaebelle · February 2010

I LOVE my Teutonia! They have different wheel options. We have the 3 wheel.

orangedaisy85 · February 2010

Yeah I looked at the Teutonia, Bugaboo, Citi etc. Way to expensive for us. I can't see spending $300-$500+ on a stroller and then also needing to pay $200-$300 for different seats we're going to need. So far we're really like the Contour and the Jeep. Hoping to go play in stores and see what we really think tho.

AngelKT · February 2010

There is the Peg-Perego Pilko Switch.

It has four wheels though, The wheels do swivel and lock.

You can remove the stroller part of it from the base and attach the car seat to it.

The stroller part of it is reversible (which is great)

It's a great stroller, and quite sturdy. It's on the expensive side but I love mine along with the Peg Perego Viaggio SIP as the car seat.

That.Just.Happened · February 2010

We are going with the Baby Jogger City Elite which does everything you want (you need the carseat adapter in order for baby to face you). Love that it can be used from birth up through 75 pounds (so, for several years) and you don't have to have the car seat adapter, a newborn can go directly into it since it reclines fully. Definitely pricey but since it will last for years and does everything we need, I think it is worth it.

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