Okay, here is my dilemma.
My husband and I are outdoors people... I run and hike... So, we bought a BOB for our upcoming addition. They sell a car seat attachment and we were just going to use the BOB for our main stroller because the car seat is easy to attach. I love the BOB and could totally see myself using it as our "only" stroller.
Well, my mother seems to think otherwise. She feels that we need a regular stroller. Because for some reason she thinks the BOB is inappropriate to bring into regular stores, mall, etc... Therefore, for our shower she went out on her own and purchased us a stroller/car seat combo. While it is exceptionally generous it is not really what I had in mind. She basically had a complete fit when I explained that we were going to take it back. (A whole different issue, I know).
So, I have two questions:
1. For someone who has used the BOB as just a jogger/fitness stroller and had a separate stroller for everyday use. If you could go back and do it again would you just have a BOB. Or do you think that just a BOB would be okay as an everyday and fitness stroller?
2. Is there anyone who has used a BOB as a regular and fitness stroller? If so, did you like it or do you wish you had had a regular stroller as well?
Re: BOB Jogging Stroller
I love our BOB Ironman, and have used it for running, walking, grocery shopping, etc. But I wouldn't want it as my only stroller. We travel a lot so having a small, lightweight stroller for taking in the car/on the plane was necessary. The BOB strollers are pretty big, and I would find it a little cumbersome to take to a mall or crowded shopping area.
But this is all personal opinion. No reason you couldn't try to get by with just one stroller and then get another down the road if necessary.
We have the BOB revolution and I thought the same thing that we'd use it as a regular stroller but for quick little trips in and out of stores n what not I got a graco snap and go for $20 off Craigslist and glad I did.. BOB is heavy and sometimes too big to fit places... Otherwise has a GREAT ride and love using it for jogging!
This is us too. I keep a snap and go in the trunk I got use online in the car for trips to the mall etc. I also baby wear quite a bit. We have a jeep and if I kept the BOB in the trunk all the time I would never be able to put anything else in there.
This is us too. Snap n Go has been great and I think we'll get a decent umbrella stroller later, but the Revolutions is our main stroller..the thing turns on a dime, so it seems like a smaller stroller..
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Providing that the LO already has a stable neck control, Bob Revolution can serve the dual functions. It's capable to take up terrain for jogging simply by lock up straight the swivel front wheel; while on the other hand, 360 degree rotating wheel helps to take up tight turning in store's aisle etc. The compact shape in folded position makes it perfect to bring with on a trip/place it in a trunk. Here's the link to see more reviews about the stroller (advantages and disadvantages): https://jogging-stroller-reviews.net/bob-revolution-se-stroller-reviews/