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front v. rear facing strollers?

almostanOalmostanO member
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Did you read this article?

Which stroller are you choosing and why?

 

I am definitely leaning toward getting a very versatile stroller that can face both ways as I have NO IDEA what our little one will really like. It will be more expensive but I think the ability to change will be nice instead of going out and purchasing a new stroller.

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  • JOEBunnyJOEBunny member
    I think this study is a joke.  For a couple of months, I did find it easier to face DD while shopping, but overall, I don't think this makes much difference over the life of the stroller.  My stroller has a window, so I can see what DD is doing.  She likes looking out and loves her stroller in general.
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  • djdavisdjdavis
    I have a front facing jogging stroller but have an attachment for carseat that makes it rear facing. Then we have a graco stroller that is along the same lines. We were given the graco and got an amazing deal on the jogging stroller so i am not going to complain. I think while still an infant I would prefer one where I can see baby at all times but as the baby gets older I would prefer them to be able to look around and enjoy the ride.?
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  • Mrs.HoneybunnyMrs.Honeybunny

    we used our travel system for a LONG time so DD was facing us til like 3-4 months or a little longer and then put on the regular foward facing after that. although my mom continued to use the travel system with the carrier until she was 20 lbs we quickly got a umbrella stroller. it just depends on how much you use it...hardly ever for DH and I but my mom all the time and what your child prefers. like now at age 2 we NEVER use a stroller but my mom does...forward facing, she would go nuts rear facing. for baby #2 we wll be getting the combo stroller that has the option for the older child to sit or stand behind the infant. that way when she's tired she can hop on but if not walk like usual.

     

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  • Scout1218Scout1218 member

    Our stroller can face either front or rear.  That was important to me, not necessarily because of stress to the baby (I didn't even realize that was a factor) but because for the 1st few months I know I'll want to see the baby at all times.  I already know I'm going to be the paranoid mommy and the more I see the baby, the better!

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  • eheathrneheathrn

    I wanted a rear facing stroller so I could interact with the baby more while he's a newborn.  I remember with DS, we would go walking every day, and I always wished that I could see and interact with him more while he was in the stroller. Also, he liked to be able to see me, and would cry sometimes when he couldn't.   When he got a little older and more interactive he enjoyed forward facing more.  So this time I bought a Micralite fastfold with a carrycot.  That way, I can use the carrycot rear facing while he's a newborn, and then turn him forward facing when we're both ready.  It's also a travel system. 

     

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  • Lulu0802Lulu0802 member
    We're getting the Bumbleride Flyer. ?It has a reversible handle so it can be forward- or rear-facing.
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