Have you found your stroller yet?

krystogirl · December 2011

Hi all!

I was wondering if you've already decided on a stroller for your baby? I'm a first time mom and my husband and I have been trying to do our research. We like the Mamas and Papas Urbo and have tried it out at Babies R Us but have read some questionable reviews online. I've also been checking out Phil & Ted's Promenade and the Bumbleride Queen B. Anyone have any personal experiences or opinions they can share?

Thanks in advance!!!

kiarataylor317 · December 2011

Right now I have two strollers. I have the Graco Travel System and the Jeep Cherokee All Terrain stroller. Both had awesome reviews.

MsCat19 · December 2011

We're going with the Chicco Keyfit travel system - I also am going to try to get the skeleton stroller that you can just plug the infant seat into for times where weight will be an issue...

PinkPeony6210 · December 2011

We have a Graco travel system along with a BOB Revolution. I'm still debating on what type of double stroller to get.

DevonPow · December 2011

We live in a city and I don't drive, so a stroller is really important for me. For DS1 we had a Bugaboo Chameleon which I LOVED, but we sold it last year and I wanted an easier collapse/lighter weight this time. We ate getting a Mountain Buggy Swift - very good on different terrains, small profile and turning radius (great for stores! I run all errands with the stroller so this is key), simple collapse, 3 wheel, works well in snow, etc. It was between that and a BOB, but I really don't like running with a stroller - I prefer to get a sitter and go on my own

mrs_j_may_08 · December 2011

We registered for the Britax B-Safe/B-Agile infant seat and stroller. I also have a cheapie Baby Trend jogger that a relative gave us. If I determine that running with LO is something I want to get more serious about, I will look into getting a higher quality jogger.

Patella1129 · December 2011

We already have a Graco travel system that we used with DS. My mom is getting us a Graco double stroller in the spring as a new baby gift (so generous!). When I was out shopping the other day though, I saw a mom with her two young kids and she had a lighter weight umbrella stroller and wore her little baby. I think I might want to get an umbrella stroller too and use that in combination with the Moby this spring and summer, until DD gets too big to be worn comfortably.

Mjmksb04 · December 2011

I always recommend to people to skip a big stroller, use the snap n go with the infant seat and then splurge on a more expensive umbrella stroller, like a maclaren. We rarely used the big stroller just because it is so bulky and difficult to travel with.

Marinewife81 · December 2011

Patella1129:
We already have a Graco travel system that we used with DS. My mom is getting us a Graco double stroller in the spring as a new baby gift (so generous!). When I was out shopping the other day though, I saw a mom with her two young kids and she had a lighter weight umbrella stroller and wore her little baby. I think I might want to get an umbrella stroller too and use that in combination with the Moby this spring and summer, until DD gets too big to be worn comfortably.

We're also getting a Graco double because we already have a Graco travel system. I've considered getting a Moby and just using the umbrella stroller for DD, but DD was 8lbs when she was born and I have issues with the cartilige in my ribcage getting inflamed and painful when there's too much weight on my chest so I'm not sure how it'll work if DS is bigger than her.

stm510 · December 2011

We bought the Uppababy Vista stoller. You can find really good deals on the 2011 models (and not much is changing for the 2012s).

I love how the stroller has a bassinett with a stand you can purchase to use at home...very high quality.

It is a slightly heavy stroller, but overall (aka me just playing with it sans baby) - I love it!

LoveTravel · December 2011

We have a BOB duallie that we purchased for the boys- they're great stroller and if you love to jog they're awesome, easily maneuverable and all-terrain stroller IMO.

The only thing with buying the BOB is that you would have to purchase a carseat adapter and find out which car seats are compatbile.

westrose · December 2011

We bought a britax B-ready. Our house is right near some great walking trails and parks. I wanted something that would be sturdy for the trails. I can't for the Spring to come and we go on family walks.

Kaiene · December 2011

We registered for the Graco Mosaic. We tested it out in store and loved it. We may buy a second one at a consignment sale in the spring, but we aren't sure yet.

Luvmy2sons · December 2011

I'm also going with the B-Agile and B-Safe by britax. I had my almost 4 year old DS with me when i test drove it, and he fit nicely in it. It's a nice lightweight stroller too. I had no issue lifting it off the display to drive it around.

Kaiene · December 2011

I forgot to add, have you read Baby Bargains? It has lots of good advice and information about strollers, plus other baby stuff that you need.

Moneypenny424 · December 2011

I have the UppaBaby Vista. I really liked test driving it in the store and like the bassinet + stand option.

SeattleCP · December 2011

Luvmy2sons:
I'm also going with the B-Agile and B-Safe by britax.

Same. There's been a lot of discussion/positive feedback about this stroller on the Nurseries/Baby Gear board lately. I also highly recommend Baby Bargains. Great resource. GL!

ohjaime · December 2011

We're going with the City Mini Stroller in Black and the Chicco Keyfti infant car seat in Cubes. They have an attachment that wll hold the carseat while LO is little and then we'll just use the stroller. It's light weight and folds up nice and small which was important for us.

Keeks14 · December 2011

We are getting a BOB Revolution.

AshleyC0117 · December 2011

DevonPow:
We live in a city and I don't drive, so a stroller is really important for me. For DS1 we had a Bugaboo Chameleon which I LOVED, but we sold it last year and I wanted an easier collapse/lighter weight this time. We ate getting a Mountain Buggy Swift - very good on different terrains, small profile and turning radius (great for stores! I run all errands with the stroller so this is key), simple collapse, 3 wheel, works well in snow, etc. It was between that and a BOB, but I really don't like running with a stroller - I prefer to get a sitter and go on my own

I also live in a city and feel the same way about a stroller. We're getting the bugaboo chameleon- glad you loved it! It seems perfect for what we need.

Christina_Diane · December 2011

We opted for the B-Ready. We will probably also get a small, umbrella stroller.

erniebufflo · December 2011

We went with the Baby Jogger City Select bc so many people said it was the best stroller for twins. I'm kinda in love with it already. Babble has a new stroller guide and tons of reviews you might want to check out.

jesbeth · December 2011

We really want the Uppa Baby Vista but it is currently not in our budget. We are considering the Hauck Malibu, but when we test drove it in BRU, we weren't 100% convinced, but that could have to do with the fact that whoever put the floor model together did it wrong and the salesperson couldn't find the instruction booklet!

Tambcat · December 2011

Yeah, we're getting the City Mini.

TotallyLoCo · December 2011

I'm ordering the Uppababy Vista in the next couple days. We test drove it at BBB and loved it, and we're in an urban environment so having a good stroller is important. It's down to $445 at Amazon in the color we want, and I cashed out some of our credit card points to Amazon gift cards so it's not costing us anything!

llizzyb · December 2011

SeattleCP:
Luvmy2sons:
I'm also going with the B-Agile and B-Safe by britax.
Same. There's been a lot of discussion/positive feedback about this stroller on the Nurseries/Baby Gear board lately. I also highly recommend Baby Bargains. Great resource. GL!

This is the combo we chose. I really wanted the city mini to work, but I couldn't get past the inaccessible basket and the bar that we kept kicking. Plus, I actually liked the fact that the b-agile locked when it's closed. The only way I might change is if the city mini gt comes out soon enough and I decide I need it. But we won't be going with 2012 city mini.

shelly3333 · December 2011

We haven't purchased the stroller yet but we are planning on getting the Orbit.

Mrs.Teddy · December 2011

We have a graci travel system, a snap and go and a graco IPO umbrella stroller, all gifted to us and we use them all. We bought ourselves the BJ summit XL and love it. We are getting the Joovy ergo caboose as our double. I wish we had gone with a city select or city mini to start with instead of the travel system. I agree that an infant seat and snap and go to start is a great plan and decide what stroller fits your needs later!

krystogirl · December 2011

Thank you!! I will check it out!!

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