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stroller recs for a Mama on a budget

karleegirlkarleegirl member
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I need a stroller for this LO. We are having to purchase ALL new baby items for this child b/c everything from my last child (almost 5) is recalled, expired, or a crappy family member destroyed. That being said we are on a tight budget.

I'm only 4ft10in so I can't do the big strollers. I also drive a corolla so I can't fit something to big in the trunk. While I love the city mini I don't think we can swing that price +the car seat adaptor (even with the sale).

 I don't jog so I don't need a jogger. And this is my last child so no need to add on any seats. Does anyone have a suggestion?

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    Maybe you could get a snap and go if you need it for the tiny baby stage, and then get one like this.  It only has a few reviews so far, but they are all really positive.  One of the reviewers said because of the 5 point harness they were able to put a younger baby in here than most umbrella strollers.  There are other colors available too...a black/red and pink/red.

    https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11468610

    I registered for a bumbleride because I like to walk a lot, but will probably leave it in the garage most of the time.  I registered for this one as my second stroller to put in the car and take to the store, mall, etc.

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    imagelove2b_mrst:

    Maybe you could get a snap and go if you need it for the tiny baby stage, and then get one like this.  It only has a few reviews so far, but they are all really positive.  One of the reviewers said because of the 5 point harness they were able to put a younger baby in here than most umbrella strollers.  There are other colors available too...a black/red and pink/red.

    https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11468610

    I registered for a bumbleride because I like to walk a lot, but will probably leave it in the garage most of the time.  I registered for this one as my second stroller to put in the car and take to the store, mall, etc.

    That may be an option thanks!

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  • pinksweetpea2pinksweetpea2 member
    snap and go for $50 = awesome.  Once your child can sit up a bit, then you can get a umbrella stroller.  I got a MacLaren (the best brand IMO) new on Ebay including a second seat and canopy (to change out when the other one is dirty) and a rain shield for $110.  

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    imagepinksweetpea2:
    snap and go for $50 = awesome.  Once your child can sit up a bit, then you can get a umbrella stroller.  I got a MacLaren (the best brand IMO) new on Ebay including a second seat and canopy (to change out when the other one is dirty) and a rain shield for $110.  

    Snap and go (and the Graco model) are about $75 - 100 at stores and I've been finding them for less than $50 on Craig's List.  We test drove them at BRU today with the car seat we plan on getting and it seems pretty sturdy.  We'll probably use that for the first 6 months or so, then get an umbrella once we have a better idea of what will work for me, DH, and baby.

    But definitely check out CL for the Snap and Go, they're so simple that it's hard for anything to go wrong on those!

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    image5bears:

    imagepinksweetpea2:
    snap and go for $50 = awesome.  Once your child can sit up a bit, then you can get a umbrella stroller.  I got a MacLaren (the best brand IMO) new on Ebay including a second seat and canopy (to change out when the other one is dirty) and a rain shield for $110.  

    Snap and go (and the Graco model) are about $75 - 100 at stores and I've been finding them for less than $50 on Craig's List.  We test drove them at BRU today with the car seat we plan on getting and it seems pretty sturdy.  We'll probably use that for the first 6 months or so, then get an umbrella once we have a better idea of what will work for me, DH, and baby.

    But definitely check out CL for the Snap and Go, they're so simple that it's hard for anything to go wrong on those!

    Wow.  I guess they have gone up.  They were $50 three years ago when we bought ours.

    FWIW, that thing lasts.  I used it for 8 months and now my good friend is using it, and then I plan to use it with my second baby.  Even at $75 that is well worth the money.

     


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  • karleegirlkarleegirl member
    The bay trend one at walmart is about $55. I'm leaning towards that one. I'm going to go and test drive some at BRU then watch craigslist. Thanks for the ideas ladies.
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