STM: talk to me about strollers

[greenball]

I'm a FTM, so this is all new to me, lol.

I really want to splurge and get the Bumbleride Indie. I like that it's more of an "urban jogger" and the lightest in that class (22 lbs. vs. a Bob at 27) While I don't run as much as I used to and not sure if I'd even run with a baby, I do like to be active and want a stroller that can sort of "take it all". With the Bumbleride, it actually can lay flat so technically, you don't need a car seat adapter but they have one. 
My only hesitation with this as stroller is despite it being the "lighter" in the class of jogger, it still seems like a haul to get it in/out of the car/house, etc.  Maybe most strollers are like this though? 

Question: is it worth it to get a heavier "all duty" stroller or did you find you didn't use it as much and instead went with a click n' go system or umbrella stroller as they got a bit older, etc. 

[laurenash323]

I had the click n go type when she was an infant and loved it. The stroller folded up pretty flat and was easy to get in and out. I got a jogger when she was 1 or so and that is what we typically use now just because it's easier to push and smoother. We do have an umbrella stroller but rarely use it, the handles are so low it's uncomfortable IMO.

[italianmommy]

love love love love LOVED having a click and go system. We used the Britax B-Agile set and I loved it. The stroller is also incredibly easy to fold, which was a plus for me. It has lasted well during our long walks outside, also a big plus. The stroller is legit and sturdy all on it's own and has been used a ton even after she outgrew the infant car seat component.

But I can't emphasize enough how convenient and wonderful a click and go system was with the infant carseat.

[wells2010]

Yeah click n go was clutch in the infant stage. DD could nap and not be bothered getting in and out of her car seat. We never used it on walks, but did at stores and the mall especially. I used to go walk there when DD1 was born because it was too cold in February to go outside.

We do have the infant seat attachment for our BOB, which was probably a waste of money. It was about $80-100 for the double stroller attachment, which wasn't worth it for the amount of times it was used.

[greenball]

Cool. Maybe I'll stick with a click n go for the first 4-5 months or so, then switch over to the jogger style. Maybe a cheap umbrella in case we're traveling?

[littleb92]

We have a Bob and use it ALL the time, not just for jogging. It's our go to around the neighborhood but not good to take in the car...It is bulky. The nice thing about a jogger is it is a smoother ride bc of the rubber wheels. We had the infant attachment and our car seat snapped in, which was a lifesaver when L fell asleep. We still use it to go to the park.

[alleycat39]

We've (embrassingly) owned 5+ strollers since DD was born! We originally had the UppaBaby Cruz (bc I just had to have that fancy stroller) and the BOB since I am a runner. We use the BOB ALL THE TIME! But when I say that, I mean for walks leaving from our house and when we are at the shore. So basically only places where we don't have to schelp it in and out of the car. The UppaBaby is pretty...but was a pain to get in and it of the car once we had the toddler seat on it. So we bought a used City Mini bc it is super easy to fold, lays flat and is light. In addition to all that, we have an umbrella stroller. Long story short, we sold the UppaBaby and the used City Mini and bought a brand new City Mini and are so happy. We have the infant seat adaptor for the City Mini and the BOB. I'd say those are my 2 fav strollers! City Mini has the GT version which just has better tires for walks. It isn't support to be used as a jogging stroller though.

[andtheheartbreakers]

We got a peg perego book pop up and it's pure love. I'm looking at a double
Peg stroller because I love their brand so much.

[laurenash323]

Feb 26, 2017 15:59:57 GMT -5 alleycat39 said:

We've (embrassingly) owned 5+ strollers since DD was born! We originally had the UppaBaby Cruz (bc I just had to have that fancy stroller) and the BOB since I am a runner. We use the BOB ALL THE TIME! But when I say that, I mean for walks leaving from our house and when we are at the shore. So basically only places where we don't have to schelp it in and out of the car. The UppaBaby is pretty...but was a pain to get in and it of the car once we had the toddler seat on it. So we bought a used City Mini bc it is super easy to fold, lays flat and is light. In addition to all that, we have an umbrella stroller. Long story short, we sold the UppaBaby and the used City Mini and bought a brand new City Mini and are so happy. We have the infant seat adaptor for the City Mini and the BOB. I'd say those are my 2 fav strollers! City Mini has the GT version which just has better tires for walks. It isn't support to be used as a jogging stroller though.

I think strollers and wraps/slings/carriers are an addiction!! I wore dd a little bit, but am so much more educated on baby wearing now, I can't wait to get a ring sling and a woven this time around.

[italianmommy]

Feb 26, 2017 13:47:01 GMT -5 greenball said:

Cool. Maybe I'll stick with a click n go for the first 4-5 months or so, then switch over to the jogger style. Maybe a cheap umbrella in case we're traveling?

I've yet to bother with an umbrella stiller. Simply because if I need her in the stroller, I need the storage as well for her things. Or the comfort of her stroller (like if you're in for a long day at Disney!) It's been easy gate checking the stroller every time we've traveled.

[sarenu]

I still like my City Mini. It's light, folds up quickly with one hand, and fold up small.

I have a larger jogging stroller, but that stays at home. And I had a tandem stroller (b-agile), which was big. I sold that.

So yeah, I'd say size and how quickly it can fold are big features.

[mambo]

Truth laurenash323 I just bought a preschool sized carrier for my 4 year old who still likes to be worn. And I think I have 5 strollers in my garage right now. I wish my first stroller had an odometer on it. I have almost walked the wheels off of the beast

[saltandvinegar]

+1 to the click & go. I have a graco jogging stroller that our carseat clicks into. It's 30lbs so it's not the easiest to get in and out of the car but not horrible. It's perfect for jogging. I can't compare it to any others but we use it all the time & I've run 10+ miles at at time pushing DS in it.

We do have an umbrella stroller & I keep it in the car for random times when I may need it. As others have said though, it's not the most comfortable to push around. If I know we are going somewhere with a lot of walking (the zoo) I will load up the jogger.

[leviosa]

I have tons of strollers and I use them all. Some were given to me by my SIL so I didn't have to buy them all.

I have a click and go, double jogger, single (regular type not jogger style), double with 2 seats in a row (not side by side, not sure what you call that), and an umbrella stroller.

I use my non jogging double anytime I go shopping at retail stores bc it fits through the isles. I use my jogger for walks around the neighborhood and the zoo, my single I take to museums bc my 2 yo likes to walk, umbrella is used when traveling and I don't have lots of space, I used the click n go when L was really little and I didn't need E in a stroller. I don't use that one as much.

Since I'm about to have 3 littles, I plan to get a universal kick board for my 2 (almost 3 yo) to use. That way, she can still ride but L and the baby will be strapped in. Since it's a universal I can attach it to both of my double strollers.

[CoachTsWife]

+1 for the City Mini after they outgrow the infant car seats. I love how easy it is to fold/unfold.

[jorja]

We also LOVE the Britax B-Agile system. Being able to click the car seat in is so essential for me-It's so much easier than having to unload and then reload every time you get out of the car.

It's the only stroller we've ever needed. Didn't ever both with an umbrella because the B-Agile folds up so flat and it's easy to travel with.

[salmon2017]

Not sure I have much to add, but just wanted to say that it will depend on your lifestyle too. We live in a mostly driving city, so when DS was an infant I pretty much just took him in and out of places in his car seat, no stroller. We have a BOB for going for walks or jogs. The car seat would clip into that. We also have an umbrella stroller for travel and trips to the mall. I think if I was in a walking city I might have done things a little differently and gotten a lighter weight stroller for everyday use.