UppaBaby Vista vs. Baby Jogger City Mini

snoopy0510 · November 2010

I keep going back and forth between the UppaBaby Vista and the Baby Jogger City Mini. My in-laws are (very generously) getting us the stroller, no matter which one we choose, so price isn't an issue. I know they're quite different but I just can't figure out which is the right one for me!

I live in a city and will mostly be walking and using public transportation (subway and bus), although I do drive to the grocery store and a few other places. I like everything about the Vista... except the weight. I'm a small person and I'm worried that it's going to be too bulky and heavy for me, and that as soon as the baby is old enough I'm going to give it up for a lightweight umbrella, making the purchase not at all worth it. I like that the City Mini is much lighter, but I'm worried that it's a little flimsy (I don't like how the seat can swing back and forth a little b/c the frame is only in the front).

I've only heard excellent things on this board about both strollers. Has anyone compared them head to head? What would you get?

MrsTotty · November 2010

If weight is an issue, I would recommend the City Mini. Although with no price limit I would be VERY tempted to ask for the UppaBaby and then just buy the City Mini on my own, lol.

The City Mini is really VERY light though. I can hold my 2.5 year old with one arm on my no pregnant hip, and still pick/fold up the stroller with the one remaining hand with no issues. That's how easy it is to use. LOVE it.

AshMarie20 · November 2010

We ended up getting the UppaBaby - it won out only because you can add the "rumble seat" to make it a double. This is our first but we plan on having more and since my parents offered to buy the stroller it saves us from having to buy another stroller when we have our 2nd. Like PP said, you could always have in-laws buy UppaBaby and you purchase the Baby Jogger - can't beat the price!

mishu917 · November 2010

Have you tested the Uppa Baby out in store? Was it too much to handle? I am super tiny, and didn't think our stroller (Orbit Baby) was bulky although some people might think it is. I haven't tried lifting the Uppa Baby or anything, so I can't comment on that for you. I personally like all the features (maneuverability, bassinet, etc) of the fullsize strollers for the baby just because they will be super comfy in there and that makes me happy!

iristony · November 2010

I was torn too! I ended up registering for both and just decided to see what happened. Well, nobody got us the UPPA Baby (as expected- it is pricy) and we were thinking of buying it ourselves but then I went out on unpaid medical leave (hospital bedrest) and had baby early before STD kicked in, so we decided to hold on to our cash and just use City Mini. I love this stroller and love how our car seat sits up so high and faces me. It is so easy to use. I still have a bit on envy when I see someone out with the Vista, but I get over it pretty quickly and love the City Mini. I have yet to use stroller without car seat. I think the one thing I may not like is that baby will not face me then, but then again he will probably be happier looking outwards.

runner4546 · November 2010

I had a Vista for the first 20 months - it was fine when we were in the city and didn't take it in the car much but once we moved to the burbs the stroller was too heavy to be lifting in and out of the car.

I sold it and ended up getting a Phil & Ted's Sport with the double attachment - I wanted an in-line double and didn't want to add more weight to the Uppa Baby.

No experience with the Baby Jogger City Mini though, sorry.

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