April 2011 Moms
Strollers- oh my!
Right now we have a snap n go that we use with LO's carseat. But its time for a new lightweight stroller- we tried out my sisters stroller and he LOVED facing forward and seeing what was going on. There are way too many options. Can anyone recommend a good, lightweight stroller? We are leaning towards a Maclaren Triumph, but I am open to any suggestions. Thanks!
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Re: Strollers- oh my!
I am trying to decide between these two. We like to walk in a local park which has a dirt/gravel main trail so I think hopefully the city mini will do the job. I don't need or want to spend big $$$ on a jogging stroller.
I have a BJ City Mini & like it a lot - but here are my notes that you may consider...
*It does not handle well at all off pavement. I have actually had it tip over (thank god my husband was next to it and caught everything) when pushing my daughter through the grass when a clump of grass stopped the front wheels. & even going off our driveway into the street the little 2 inch drop down, I have to steady it or it feels like its going to tip over.
*The storage on the bottom is impossible to access unless it's like a small baby blanket or cup or something. You litterally have to unsnap it for a purse or bag to go in & out.
*The accessories like the parent console are very expensive for what they are, and come of the cheaper strollers come with the exact same thing already.
*And finally - the straps are a little difficult to adjust IMP.
I like the stroller, but after using it for a few months I may have looked at others a little more first.
Ditto this. We love ours too. It is a little short for my DH (who is 6'4") but not to the point that he refuses to use it. I love that we can recline LO or sit him upso quickly and easily.
LOVE my city mini! IDK about pp, but it handles well in grass, gravel, and even cobblestone streets. It folds easily and small, so it doesn't take up the whole trunk like other strollers (I have a tiny car).
My only complaint is the basket is pretty much useless. I have a skip hop bag with stroller clips, so I can hang the diaper bag, and I got stroller hooks for bags while shopping. It sucks that I had to buy the belly bar and rain cover separately, but the stroller is so awesome, I don't really mind.