Do people really buy $800 strollers?

Gingerella8 · July 2015

I've had a few people tell me they had the uppababy vista and loved it. I was doing some research on strollers tonight and saw the price tag! I'm not trying to sound ignorant but there would be no way my DH would ever agree to spending this and I think I would be embarrassed to put it on my registry!
That being said if money was no object I would totally buy it.

danixbanani24 · July 2015

Yes lol. I can't fathom why either. I'm getting a graco travel system for $300 and I'm very happy!

Knottie1445378742 · July 2015

I wouldn't put it on a registry, but I am guilty. When we had our first in 2005, I insisted on a Bugaboo which was about $800 a decade ago. It was definitely more of a name brand/status symbol thing for me, but what's crazy is that we have LOVED that stroller and it has held up so well that we'll be using it for #4 this year. We have bought 1 Bugaboo, 1 Bob and, for vacations, a couple of super crappy umbrella strollers, so when you break it out over the years and number of kids, it's actually been pretty economical:)

twogirlsandagreen · July 2015

We got a vista for our first and this will be my third child to use it, and my friend used it for her two children in between mine. So this is the 5th baby and it still feels like pushing a cloud along. Sometimes you get what you pay for, and nice strollers are usually worth the extra.

rue:D · July 2015

I can't fathom it either. I even saw one at Buy Buy Baby that was like $1100. The twin stroller we registered for is $300 and I even feel like THAT is pricey!

trishee13 · July 2015

That's what we're getting, I tried a bunch out and I loved it. And I did add it to my registry and I'm not embarrassed at all. I don't expect anyone to purchase it for us, but we'll get a coupon to use on it like 6 wks before the baby is due, that alone is enough for me to register for it.

Sbrouwer0706 · July 2015

A stroller isn't something I would spend that much money on but I have heard that stroller is really nice. I have been watching craigslist for a good quality stroller at a decent price because I can't make myself spend a lot on a stroller...

Cupcakesandquilts · July 2015

I'm normally a very frugal person, but I've come to value a good stroller. We use one daily with our daughter. I had considered getting a $600 Bob double jogging stroller, and then found a used one luckily. I totally would have bought it full price!

VioletandRose · July 2015

I feel the same way. I'd love a vista, but just can't fathom spending $800 on a stroller when this will likely be our only child, and I could never ask someone to buy it for me. After a ton of research I found a stroller that I think is comparable -- it is by a German company named i'coo -- the Photon stroller. It's a convertible stroller, meaning it changes from bassinet to upright seat, no separate bassinet. Baby can be facing or away, and it adjusts to table height as well. I found it on Amazon for $300 and jumped on it. It was delivered in 2 days, took 5 minutes to put together and is BEAUTIFUL. It looks so expensive and well made. I'm so excited! Now, I have yet to use it with an actual baby, but it has stellar reviews from other parents. Check it out.

baconlady · July 2015

Nice if I could afford to splurge like that . Or plan to use it multiple times . I'm going w the Chico key fit 30 & caddy .

loveleighmami · July 2015

People spend that or more on a handbag, why not on a stroller? We bought a stroller that was originally $500 for $350 though, so not even half of $800. I don't see the problem though. If I were a millionaire, I'd totally purchase a Silver Cross pram

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MamaOwl15 · July 2015

I'm over here trying to figure out how to pay for a $179 Baby Trend double stroller. I can't fathom paying $800! But I guess if you can afford it . . .

eat111315 · July 2015

We have te city select and after the second seat, accessories etc it was over $700. And I registered for it and people went in together to get it for us. This will be baby#3 and the thing is still great.

We've had friends who bought cheaper ones that broke often so by the time they were on kid #2 they had spent the same amount plus the hassle of broken strollers.

christina4436 · July 2015

Seems like a lot when there are many options under $3-400, but people buy $60k cars when there are plenty of $20-$30k cars so I guess it's the same thing..

MelMel92 · July 2015

The stroller we're looking at is $430, which I thought was ridiculous enough! We want something we can use for the long run though, as we agree on 2 kids and I'm hoping to ease DH into the idea of 4.. I want something durable so I dont have to spend money over and over. We've registered for it, but really thats mostly for the discount we'll get when no one buys it for us. I'm now sure how happy I'd be spending a full $800 though, that's almost double! Yikes!

bgriest · July 2015

We registered for a Graco Travel System that's $300 and I felt like that was ridiculous!!! I'm expecting us to buy that ourselves with the 10% off coupon we'll get.

I can't fathom spending $800 on a stroller or letting anyone else!

przemosbabe · July 2015

To some people, $800 is not a lot of money.

jenn2132 · July 2015

800 dollars is way over my budget!
I can see however for some if you are just starting out your family and plan to use it for multiple children the price can be justified. I had a graco stroller with my son and a jeep jogger and they both lasted as long as I needed them too. This will be our last baby and we thought about splurging on a lighter stroller in the 300 range but I haven't made a final decision yet

amyadd · July 2015

We got the stokke xplory stroller which costs $1100 but it was a gift from my MIL and it came with a free carry cot because of a promo that was on at the time. I couldn't have spent that much on a stroller if I were paying for it myself lol. But she loved it and was intent on the baby having that. No complaints from me

morganabyrd · July 2015

I just wish I could justify a stroller/pram like the one Kate Middleton had at Princess Charlotte's christening...swoon.

JaqiDec04 · July 2015

I could totally justify spending that much, especially if we were having multiple children, and it converted to a double stroller. I really wanted a City Select stroller, because it goes front & rear facing, plus it turns to a double.

If you use your stroller, A LOT, I think a good stroller is important. I regionally bought a Graco Travel System and I absolutely hated it. I have a City Mini now, and absolutely love it.

kirsty100 · July 2015

My mum brought my sisters pram for $700 and she's buying me the same one, still about $700 but I really appreciate it I told her I wouldn't spend that much, but she offered to and wouldn't take no for an answer so I'm sure this pram will last all my children honestly don't plan on getting rid of it after this baby as its my first. I can wait to use it though!

MariahOBrien · July 2015

Now I'm embarrassed.

FrozenMommy · July 2015

No. Even if I were rich, just no. DO you know how dirty my graco is from 2 children and taking it out to pumpkin patches, parks and whatever. My double was 300 and that's enough.

Kristyhana · July 2015

I like the features of the high end strollers like the uppa baby vista but I couldn't justify the price. I did however find that the Britax Affinity had a lot of the same features but was half the price on Amazon so I checked it out at BBB and fell in love with it. I like that the seat comes totally out of it and the infant carrier snaps in. It also faces forward or backward.

tarbee · July 2015

I have that stroller on my registry and my mom just purchased it for us! I was planning on buying it, but she wanted to get us a big ticket item. I really like the features, and felt it was worth the cost. I've seen much pricier strollers by the way, so I don't find the price shocking. It's expensive, but we live in a big city and don't really drive so worth the cost to have a great stroller. Plus it converts to a double.

Livvyloo87 · July 2015

You can't get a stroller for less than $600 (new) in New Zealand! It's times like this I wish I lived in America...

lanaloulittle · July 2015

I don't see anything wrong with spending the money on a good stroller, especially if you plan on having more than one child and/or using it all the time.

That being said, my husband and I wanted a bugaboo (after research I knew it was the one) and I looked to find one on Craigslist. Which I did and only paid $200 for it. We are the third owners and it doesn't look like it had been used ever. But, I totally would have saved the money to buy a stroller that I wanted because I am going to be using it a lot and for multiple children.

VioletandRose · July 2015

Also wanted to add...my fiancée was married before and has a 6 year old daughter. His ex pulled out all the stops when she was pregnant and purchased/registered for all high end items, including a Bugaboo stroller. He said it was beautiful, but very cumbersome, especially folding it, bringing it up the front steps, etc. (we live in a city too, most houses have a set of steps in front.) Anyway, they got frustrated with it, sold it, and purchased a City Mini. They loved it; his daughter is still using it to this day.

pocogirl89 · July 2015

I think it just depends on your lifestyle. I live in a big city, and don't have a car, so that means I am using public transport to get everywhere and if I am ever out of the apartment it means I'll be using my stroller as a carry all to run errands. I work as a nanny for several families and can say that city life with a higher end stroller is just easier... Your baby will constantly be in the stroller and you pretty much never leave the house without it! Umbrella strollers are nearly impossible to push on cobblestone streets which are common where I live, and it's important to have something small enough that fits in teeny European elevators and that is maneuverable with one hand... For that reason I despise McClarens!!!! I am looking at a Bugaboo Bee because it is small and so city friendly. That being said if I lived in a suburb and had a car I would just get something for outdoor walks or whatever. I can somehow justify spending this amount because of the mere fact that living in a big city and in a tiny flat does not allow me to spend lots of money on other baby items like bouncers and jumpers and swings and rockers... I'd rather invest in making my daily life more convenient when out and about and pass on a lot of other junk!

anorthro · July 2015

We registered for a $500 BOB stroller but I kept and eye on Craigslist and found one in great condition for $95. I just bought it myself and took it off the registry.

Telebell · July 2015

We have a city jogger stroller and a bugaboo bee and I can say that the city is worth the price if you'll use it a lot, and esp in a city or on uneven terrain. The bugaboo bee...less worth it. The folding mechanism on that is horrible. I've used cheaper strollers and can say for sure that some of the pricier strollers are 100% worth it. I'm pretty cheap and I'd spend money here.

rnielsen321 · July 2015

We registered for the Uppababy Cruz, after humming and hawing over that or the City Mini GT. Our stroller options were narrowed to those 2 due to a number of factors.

1) My DH is really tall, like REALLY tall... and there is a chance he will be staying home with Baby. He also had a major knee reconstruction surgery, so should have the most extendable handle to push LO around in. Otherwise, his back will be toast. We looked at other strollers. Graco, BOB, Peg, none of those had handles any where near high enough for DH to use more than 1 block.

2) Like a PP, we live in a city and rely in transit. The narrow wheelbase of those 2 strollers aid in getting on busses, and streetcars. We have one car, which will result in a number of errands being run with just the stroller, so storage is what tipped us towards the Cruz.

3) I believe in spending money on what you use daily, that will bring ease and enjoyment in your life. And so we will purchase the stroller ourselves if not gifted. The crib and nursery furniture, swing, play yard, tummy time mat, baby monitor and number of other things are hand me downs/garage sale finds. A stroller with many moving parts, that will be used daily for 2 plus years is an investment in transportation for me DH and LO.

So yes OP, people do buy $800 strollers. At least we will... it is the best choice for us on the market. Believe me, this was a huge struggle for frugal DH to wrap his head around. Once I was able to acquire other items at little to no cost, it freed up budget for the "luxury" item.

jefinley1 · July 2015

I think different people just spend money on different things... We registered for the City Elite stroller because when I did all of the research it was what would be most useful to us over the longest period of time. I knew based on the reviews it would actually last, and I generally prefer quality versus quantity, so I got it to intentionally be the only stroller we would have. I would love to get a City Select that converts to a double when we have our next child as we would like three, and that would solidly cover our bases. If there was a stroller that suited our needs even better at a higher price point, I would save and get that one. I agree that upfront it can look like more, but over time, I think these expenses even out.

This is a generalization, but something I have noticed nonetheless:I think big ticket items like these, especially ones that have lower priced alternatives, get jumped on by people who just think of money and purchasing, or what is important, differently than others. I don't get cable or a sports package or take semi-annual trips to Disney, but I do want good strollers because we walk a lot in terrains varying from hiking conditions to, as someone else was saying, cobbled city streets. It just depends on your priorities. What seems outrageous to one family (I would chain myself to the house before I would get dragged to spend $90 a person per day at Disney) is exactly what the other finds rewarding.

adriennerose80 · July 2015

I live in a neighborhood where a $1000 stroller is somewhat of a status symbol for parents, and most of them are so cumbersome and take up so much room that I don't know why they even bother. But I could never afford one anyway so what do I know? haha

curfam4 · July 2015

I'm a firm believer in splurging for a good quality stroller. The push, handling, and comfort that come with a "higher end" stroller make the extra cost totally worth it! I've pushed different Graco's and Safety 1st ones and the like, and they are not user friendly at all. That being said, I am all for buying an $800 second hand in great condition for $300 or $400 haha. We really wanted the Peg Perego Skate stroller when I was pregnant with DD#1, but my husband was having a hard time with the $800 price tag, so we found one brand new in the box on kijiji for $500...saved us a ton, and we got the one we really wanted in the budget we were hoping for.

tulegrl14 · July 2015

I got an Icandy stroller which was normally 1,000 for 500 but I want a good stroller that will last thru multiple children.

BRIANNAT711 · July 2015

We are buying an Orbit Baby G3 travel system and it's $1000. We aren't registering for it though, we are buying it ourselves. We like the features and we can afford it. I say, it's your kid and your money, do what you want!

VioletandRose · July 2015

BRIANNAT711 said:

We are buying an Orbit Baby G3 travel system and it's $1000. We aren't registering for it though, we are buying it ourselves. We like the features and we can afford it. I say, it's your kid and your money, do what you want!

Just because someone doesn't want to spend $1000 on a stroller doesn't mean they can't afford it.

sar_bear · July 2015

We purchased the uppababy vista last month for our first baby. I have 3 friends who have all had this stroller and cannot say enough good stuff about it. Apparently, the customer service for repair and replacement pieces is amazing also...out friend received a whole new base (for free) after their vista got damaged at the airport (since it was in the vista travel case).
I know that uppababy just came out with the 2015 version...so we found a new 2014 (including the bassinet that LO will use in our room for the first few months) online for $599. Snugglebugz.ca .I think it's money well spent.

jefinley1 · July 2015

rnielsen321 said:

1) My DH is really tall, like REALLY tall... and there is a chance he will be staying home with Baby. He also had a major knee reconstruction surgery, so should have the most extendable handle to push LO around in. Otherwise, his back will be toast. We looked at other strollers. Graco, BOB, Peg, none of those had handles any where near high enough for DH to use more than 1 block.

This was what immediately took a lot of the lower priced strollers out of the running for me too. We are both significantly above average in height, and I know from life experience, that not having frequent use items high enough will kill our backs. Fortunately the Elite has the adjustable handle bar that raises pretty high, but if it hadn't worked for us, I would have kept looking for other options even if it meant going higher in price.

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