Stroller advice needed.

bglovesbabyk · December 2013

I know that there were stroller discussions a while back, but I am mobile and can't search plus if you're like me, you are second guessing what you have. I was given a hand me down Chicco Cortina key fit. Since it was free I didn't second guess that it would suffice.
Now that I am getting more active going on longer walks and going more places I am seeking something a little more "sporty" and built for more than going to the mall. Right now I walk a few miles in our neighborhood with numerous hills and would like to also go on some trails. I would like to be able to use the same stroller at the mall however and not look like an idiot. I am considering a BOB Sport Utility Stroller, but wondering if its worth the money. I'm also considering a travel system. I just don't know what the heck to do, it seems like there are way too many options!!
My questions are what stroller are you using and where do you go with it? If you could have something else what would it be and why? If you use a travel system is it worth the
money?
Thanks for reading this and any input you have! :-)
Edit: I suck at typing on my phone. And I did finally figure out how to search mobile, but I still want to know if your thoughts on strollers have changed now that we are actually hitting the road with our LO's!

JaysonandKristin · December 2013

Yes. It's worth the $$. Definitely get it.

DebateThis · December 2013

I have a BabyJogger City Select and that thing is worth every penny. It's awesome.

Kfran84 · December 2013

I just got the BOB revolution SE for Christmas. It's heavy but a great stroller. I'm a runner so we will use it for that purpose.

If I'm not mistaken the Sport Utility version has a stationary front wheel, so you would have to pop a wheelie and turn to maneuver. That's why I got the revolution SE instead- front wheel swivels for walking and can be set stationary for running with a little knob.

earlgreygirl · December 2013

Seriously get the BOB stroller! I have the BOB motion stroller travel system and it has been a lifesaver! Things would be a lot more difficult without it--it is just so much easier to get around and out and about. I think it is worth the money! Highly recommended.

desiree1988 · December 2013

Travel systems are totally worth it! I have a click connect travel system by graco, and it fits any other click connect that they make. I plan on getting a jogger here soon(training for 5ks this year), and it's nice to know if I want a click connect it's there. Also, it's kind of nice to have baby facing me this young as well.

gwenneh · December 2013

We've got the Baby Jogger City Mini and it was the best investment we could possibly have made. I only wish we'd settled on it first rather than buying the travel system, then a cheaper version of it!

Mine's been around the world twice and held up phenomenally. We have the adapters on it that turn it into a travel system that works with our MaxiCosi car seat. I've also got the pram attachment for days when I have the time and energy to use it that way.

It's the perfect height for my stride, my feet don't hit the wheels on every step. It's high enough so my 6' 2" DH can push it comfortably with his much longer stride (he couldn't push our Chicco at all.)
It's got one-handed folding that is honestly, seriously able to be operated with one hand, both for folding and unfolding.
The seat goes completely flat so if I'm stuck somewhere without a changing table or the baby gets fussy from being in the car seat too long, we have options.
You can hang a crapload of bags off of the back (yeah, I know you're not supposed to do it) and it does not overbalance or tip -- it's *really* stable.
It handles being used in the city and off-road very easily. We took it on the trails and the beach in Australia, all of that stability and the wide tires made it really great.

My only criticism is the basket is smaller than I'd like. That is seriously the only bad thing I can come up with. Oh, and the width of the wheel base means it only fits in the car one way, but most people aren't driving a little roller skate of a car like me. But apart from those things, this is as near to perfect as I think a stroller can get.

Familylife5 · December 2013

I have the brixtex b agile travel system and love it. 3 wheel design so better for running and trails but still fine for mall. Have not personally been running but reviews are positive. Very light and easy to fold and unfold.

dmm113 · December 2013

I'll second the baby jogger city mini. We have both the mini and the elite and have to say I love them both! At the time we got ours which was a few years ago, the big difference between the two was that the elite had a larger air filled tire vs smaller plastic tire on the mini. But I have to say I love them both. Definitely can't go wrong with a baby jogger!

[Deleted User] · December 2013

I have the britax b ready stroller, got the car seat for free during one of their free ride events...I am in loveeeee with the stroller! The wheels are big so there's no problems going over any sort of terrain...uneven sidewalks, small hills, playgrounds...the basket underneath is huge, so shopping with it has been great...I use the main stroller seat with a full recline for walks around the neighborhood and it's so convenient to be able to just pop the car seat right into it when were out somewhere...it's not the most compact when folded obviously and is on the heavier side, but I think it will be similar with the BOB

Mum2Be28 · December 2013

I bought my BOB used from a friend. I think I paid $175 and it is 4 years old in pristine condition. I have seen them on Craigslist too so you could check there or make a post on Facebook to try and get one cheaper. I did not get the carseat attachment for the BOB, so until LO is big enough to sit in the BOB, I have been walking him in my Britax B Ready stroller. The carseat clicks in, but also has a toddler seat that clicks in for later on. Our neighborhood is very old and the sidewalks are pretty cracky and bumpy in parts and that stroller does great because the wheels are a good size. I'm not sure that it would be good out on a nature trail, but it does great on hilly, bumpy pavement. The BoB is pretty light weight and easy to fold and narrow too. So it's worth the money and you could use it as your exercise and errand stroller too. It fits through tight spaces well, it's just longer front to back than click n go systems.

sarenu1 · December 2013

Just a side note for jogging moms, most strollers don't recommend it until 6 months until the baby has control of their head.

I have 4 strollers now. I have the Graco click connect, which was great for malls and sidewalks because it's light and easy to use.

The Baby Jogger City Mini is super light weight, easy to use and compact. But it's not great if you go off pavement.

I have a Baby Trend Jogger that I use in our neighborhood, which doesn't have sidewalks and for light jogging. This works okay, but the straps are a pain.

I also have the Britax B Ready, which so far has keen awesome in the mall, stores, and trudging through snow. But I would not jog with it.

barista411 · December 2013

If you plan to keep walking or try jogging skip all the other and go straight for BOB. I wasted so much money trying cheap jogging strollers. I absolutely love my BOB. It is incredibly sturdy and you can push it with one finger. It is seriously worth every penny especially once LO gets bigger hills can be killer with any other stroller.

sarenu1 · December 2013

barista411 said:
If you plan to keep walking or try jogging skip all the other and go straight for BOB. I wasted so much money trying cheap jogging strollers. I absolutely love my BOB. It is incredibly sturdy and you can push it with one finger. It is seriously worth every penny especially once LO gets bigger hills can be killer with any other stroller.

Agreed, none of the ones I mentioned would be recommended for a serious jogger/runner. I don't jog enough to justify a BOB. What I have works well for my needs.

CJS2011 · December 2013

We have the BOB, but haven't used it yet. We didn't buy the carseat attachment, but wish we would have! It is basically the same as a travel system with that attachment. We also got a free (brand new) chicco travel system, so we have been using that. It is good enough for now, but I can't wait to start using our BOB!

bglovesbabyk · January 2014

Wow! You guys are awesome! Everything everyone wrote helped a great deal! It helps so much to hear from people who have used all of these. My husband is treating our stroller purchase like we are buying a new car and it's stressing me out. I'm going to keep doing more research online and hopefully figure it out. I miss the good old days when all I needed was my uterus to carry him!

Kaymee · January 2014

Love our city mini!!

Justnooch · January 2014

bglovesbabyk said:
My husband is treating our stroller purchase like we are buying a new car and it's stressing me out. I'm going to keep doing more research online and hopefully figure it out. I miss the good old days when all I needed was my uterus to carry him!

One of my favorite overheard-in-the-city conversations was two dads talking about strollers like you wouldn't believe...hydraulics, tires, warranties. I definitely thought they were talking about muscle cars until I realized they were talking about strollers!!

mmm50 · January 2014

We have this Graco jogging stroller travel system: https://www.amazon.com/Graco-FastAction-Jogger-Connect-Travel/dp/B00ASI748A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388630876&sr=8-1&keywords=graco+jogging+stroller+travel+system in a different color and I love it. It's easy enough to put in the trunk and unfolds/folds easily with one hand for trips to the mall, etc. I walk our dog daily and we live on a street without sidewalks and surrounded by some dirt roads/woods trails too. This easily handles any terrain and is really easy to steer. Haven't used it for jogging yet because it's been snowy/icy here- but it's great for walking, and I can't see any problems occurring in the future using it for jogging.

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