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ComeOnGetHappy · August 2011

What strollers have you all decided on? We went and test drove the Britax B-Agile and loved it so I think we are sold and are also getting the compatible B-Safe infant car seat. Just wondering what everyone else has decided on

SY Smiles · August 2011

Holy moly, you ladies are prepared. So far I know that strollers roll and are great for walks...that's about it. Maybe I need to step up my game a little, I haven't even thought about this stuff, much less tested or bought anything.

Ya Never Know · August 2011

I saw a travel system I liked at Zellers made by Graco. Only thing is that it's very boyish looking, and I don't know what I'm having yet, so I guess I'll have to wait and see.

annapolischick · August 2011

i need a double and I was flipping about prices, especially since you don't get the big baby shower you do with the first. But my MIL was at a consignment store i love and got a Graco Quattro Tour Duo that runs for $200+ for $80 and it looks brand new! i was SOOO excited!

ComeOnGetHappy · August 2011

SY Smiles:
Holy moly, you ladies are prepared. So far I know that strollers roll and are great for walks...that's about it. Maybe I need to step up my game a little, I haven't even thought about this stuff, much less tested or bought anything.

We started looking at strollers and car seats because they intimidate me so much - its like buying a car and so many to choose from. The nursery is my fun since I am an interior designer so that will be a breeze - plus DH got excited about the strollers so we jumped in

stowells+ · August 2011

I'm pretty sold on the orbit travel system. Strollers and car seat were the very 1st thing I looked at:) I want to make sure it's safe, easy to use and not to heavy, so I found that the orbit while pricy would fit my husband and I best. I even when and tested it out a couple of weeks ago:)

SY Smiles · August 2011

stowells+:

I'm pretty sold on the orbit travel system. Strollers and car seat were the very 1st thing I looked at:) I want to make sure it's safe, easy to use and not to heavy, so I found that the orbit while pricy would fit my husband and I best. I even when and tested it out a couple of weeks ago:)

Stupid question warning!: When you say "tested it out", what do you mean? Do they let you take it out of the store and see how it feels on different surfaces? Or do you push it around the store? I feel like such a moron when it comes to this stuff.

stowells+ · August 2011

SY Smiles:
stowells+:

I'm pretty sold on the orbit travel system. Strollers and car seat were the very 1st thing I looked at:) I want to make sure it's safe, easy to use and not to heavy, so I found that the orbit while pricy would fit my husband and I best. I even when and tested it out a couple of weeks ago:)

Stupid question warning!: When you say "tested it out", what do you mean? Do they let you take it out of the store and see how it feels on different surfaces? Or do you push it around the store? I feel like such a moron when it comes to this stuff.

Sorry I should have said tested in the store, I put it together in there and took around the inside of the store and in some pretty tight aisles to see if it really did well on narrow, sharp turns

kms34 · August 2011

We have the Chicco Cortina travel system from DS and will use it for the new baby. I can't decide if we'll get a double as well or not. I don't like how big they are but I don't expect DS to walk when we go to the zoo or for long walks and I'm not sure how he'd do in a sit and stand.

Ah...decisions!

SY Smiles · August 2011

stowells+:
SY Smiles:
stowells+:

I'm pretty sold on the orbit travel system. Strollers and car seat were the very 1st thing I looked at:) I want to make sure it's safe, easy to use and not to heavy, so I found that the orbit while pricy would fit my husband and I best. I even when and tested it out a couple of weeks ago:)

Stupid question warning!: When you say "tested it out", what do you mean? Do they let you take it out of the store and see how it feels on different surfaces? Or do you push it around the store? I feel like such a moron when it comes to this stuff.

Sorry I should have said tested in the store, I put it together in there and took around the inside of the store and in some pretty tight aisles to see if it really did well on narrow, sharp turns

Gotcha...

pinksweetpea2 · August 2011

In the beginning I will use our Snap and Go when I just have the baby, and will babywear when I have Lily (who will go in an umbrella stroller). Once the nice weather rolls around we will break out our Phil and Teds for walks.

Eventually I would like to get a Sit and Stand of some sort (probably the Joovy). I thought originally that I wouldn't need one since Lily is older, but after a trip to the city this past Friday without a stroller and a lot of walking, I realized that she will still need somewhere to sit once in a while.

halo_tx · August 2011

We're getting the Baby Jogger City Mini. I was sold on how easily it folds and unfolds and it is very lightweight. And it looks cute! It does recline so can be used for a newborn. We might end up also getting a Snap and Go for the carseat early on, but I'm not sure how much we'll be using a stroller early on especially with the cold weather.

Shawnee11507 · August 2011

We got the Britax Chaperone travel system.

kelsytropico · August 2011

My advice is to get a convertible stroller if you plan on having more then one kiddo. We have a Phil and Ted's Vibe and it's worked so awesome for DD and now that we have another one on the way there is nothing that we need to do- we already have the second seat attachment. I got it off kijiji for about 700 pretty much brand new (she wanted to get the city jogger stroller which is an awesome double/convertible stroller too that I would reccomend.)

My thought it you could spend 200 on a average basic stroller and then another 200 on another double basic double stroller- so that's 400. Plus cheap strollers wear out quickly (just ask my friends who have gone through 3+ strollers and wish they would have got a quality convertible stroller from the beginning). I figure I'm still out ahead and have made less impact on the enviroment, been happy with my stroller the whole, look cool, and I can still sell it on kijiji afterward for a a bit of money, even if it is worn out because it is still a phil&Ted's.

I have heard so many people say I wish I would have got a "phil&teds" for my first instead of my last. It just makes sense to me.

Just my 2cents.

MollySm · August 2011

I know I would like a jogging stroller that is relatively easy to get around with. I'd like it to be our only stroller. I'd like it to work with the infant car seat. And if possible, it would be great if it could convert to a 2 child stroller down the road. I'm so excited to go start looking at options, but since we move this weekend we haven't had any time to start checking things out. Once we are in and settled we will start working on that, and on the nursery.

anigirl16 · August 2011

I think we are going with the snap n go for the beginning along with baby wearing. After that I will start looking for a light weight stroller. I do want to get the Bob Ironman Stroller for runs along with the infant seat attachment. I can't wait to buy them!

JessieJH · August 2011

I put a Snap and Go on the registry- it just seems easiest. We're also looking for a good used one- I just can't take spending big $$ on a stroller- ugh.

MrsBaker12 · August 2011

We bought the Orbit G2 Travel System and I love it! It seems like it will be very easy to use, with the 360 degree rotation system and the one-hand fold mechanism. Orbit is also having a promotion through September 4, I think, so if you purchase the travel system you get a free bassinet (which is about a $300 value).

RNmommyof2 · August 2011

I'll be getting the Chicco Cortina travel system this time. I love how sturdy it feels.

Beth1104 · August 2011

kms34:
We have the Chicco Cortina travel system from DS and will use it for the new baby. I can't decide if we'll get a double as well or not. I don't like how big they are but I don't expect DS to walk when we go to the zoo or for long walks and I'm not sure how he'd do in a sit and stand.

Ah...decisions!

This! We have the Graco travel system but I can't decide if we need to get a double stroller. My DD will be 2 when this new baby is born.

balihaigirl · August 2011

kms34:
We have the Chicco Cortina travel system from DS and will use it for the new baby. I can't decide if we'll get a double as well or not. I don't like how big they are but I don't expect DS to walk when we go to the zoo or for long walks and I'm not sure how he'd do in a sit and stand.

Ah...decisions!

exactly this. i'm not planning on buying anything until the baby gets here and then i'll evaluate this later. i am thinking i can always wear the baby for a few months anyway. if we end up getting something besides a sit-and-stand, i'll probably get a city mini double.

mamatobe2012 · August 2011

I've done some reasearch and asked my friends what they recommend and everyone has said City Mini. I test drove one in a store and will probably test drive it again this weekend but I'm sold on the green one!

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