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lilstu · Mar 29th, 2009, 11:31 PM

Its still extremely early for me to pick one but its never too early to gather information...thanks in advance.

ive_flipped · Mar 30th, 2009, 12:16 AM

I bought a Maclaren quest for trips and quick errands (in pink and grey

) and the bugaboo frog for the great reviews (yes you have to take it apart to fold it but I watched the video and tried it takes seconds so not a big deal). It rides like a dream, last forever by what they say and is all terrain which I wanted. I also have the one that came with the snug ride (cherry blossom). I plan on selling that one or using it as a grandma stroller.

spartancoaster · Mar 30th, 2009, 09:53 AM

I bought an Uppa Baby Vista stroller and absolutely love it. It comes with a lot, has great features and a huge basket. I also have a Maclaren Techno XT that I use as my lightweight stroller.

everything posh · Mar 30th, 2009, 11:45 AM

I chose the Silver Cross Mini stroller for my lightweight stroller. It is really easy to maneuver and it reclines as well. I also have the Silver Cross S4 which is for longer trips. It is a 3 wheel stroller and can be maneuvered with only one hand! It folds down easily, and if needed the wheels come off with the push of a button. Both my kids LOVED these strollers!

shells · Mar 30th, 2009, 06:18 PM

i'm only expecting, so i can't claim actualy useage, but after many trials at the store and reading the reviews, we chose the bugaboo bee. it's lightweight, can accomodate a carseat without needing the leave the seat in (comparable to a snap and go), is an easy one step fold, folds compactly, seat can be turned towards you or facing out, and handles like a dream. after watching my friends struggle with their enormous travel systems, i swore to never have to do the same!

coachmommyofmin · Mar 30th, 2009, 09:38 PM

i've got the graco quattro tour deluxe. I love it, its sturdy and feels comfortable to maneuver around easily. the car seat that comes with it is very convenient for me as well, and i have an extra stroller like attachment, that i put the carseat in when i don't want to take the big stroller with me- to save space in my car and have something less heavy to carry. The car seat is supereasy to use and the stroller is very easy to fold as well... love it! I m gonna use it for my second baby as well.

LV Luvr · Mar 30th, 2009, 10:28 PM

I got the orbit b/c I like the swivel seat.

The stroller turns really nice and I like the compartment below for carrying extra things.

bagladyseattle · Apr 11th, 2009, 05:49 AM

The first stroller that I got was Peg Perego Plike 23 months ago. It was very easy to fold and unfold. It does not take that much room in the car, but I cannot really push well in the gravel or tough dirt road. I needed up purchasing and Bugaboo Cameleon last month. Bugaboo was intended for my second son who is due in July, but we ended up using for my 23 months son now. He loves the Bugaboo (he can sit up right and much more comfortable). The Bugaboo is much easier to push and manuaver. The Peg Perego was not a good purchase, we should have use $399 toward a Bugaboo at the first place.

megs0927 · Apr 11th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by LV Luvr

I got the orbit b/c I like the swivel seat.

The stroller turns really nice and I like the compartment below for carrying extra things.

LV Luvr, how are you liking the Orbit? I am 99% sure that we are going to get it in the mocha. I love the ease of the rotating seat- in the car and with the stroller!

peanutbabycakes · Apr 11th, 2009, 05:25 PM

i bought 2 strollers. to accomodate the infant carseats, i bought the double snap and go stroller. it's basically a stroller with a frame that you can just put the carseats in. it's lightweight and CHEAP!!

the other stroller i bought is phil and ted's Vibe double stroller. it's compact and lightweight as well for a double stroller and perfect for traveling or shopping when they are toddlers.

Fishfood · Apr 12th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by LV Luvr

I got the orbit b/c I like the swivel seat.

The stroller turns really nice and I like the compartment below for carrying extra things.

Us too. We got the black/slate set for our little man. The base (car, stroller, rocker) + seat (carseat or bassinet) was just too easy to pass up. I hate moving sleeping babies... this way, they don't have to move when they switch from vehicle to house, stroller, etc. Win win win!!

ive_flipped · Apr 12th, 2009, 05:46 PM

I think the orbit looks cool but if they recommend that the baby shouldn't be in the car seat position too long then what does it come with? You would have to move sleeping baby anyway if you were out shopping for awhile or something like that right?

megs0927 · Apr 12th, 2009, 07:27 PM

My opinion on that is that I am not going to be using the stroller enough for it to matter about being in the same position. If I am out shopping I will take her out of the stroller at some point. What's really the difference between running some errands vs. a 2 hour car trip?
I def put this issue into consideration but don't feel that the amt of time she will be spending in the stroller will have an adverse affect on her development or breathing.

tamy · Apr 12th, 2009, 08:00 PM

there is a book called "baby bargains" which has reviews of most brands

i got the graco snugride bec it has some of the best reviews in terms of car seat, then i got the basic frame and the matching stroller as gifts so thats what i first used

now that my baby's bigger, i got him the maclaren quest which he absolutely loves

rbaby · Apr 12th, 2009, 08:43 PM

I'm still waiting on baby, so I can only comment on the strollers we tried out and bought- without actually taking a baby out in them yet. We bought/received three:

1. The Chicco Cortina Travel System in Sahara because of the excellent reviews and safety ratings on the car seat it comes with. The stroller itself is sturdy, easy to maneuver, folds easily and compactly, and has all the amenities for a full day outing.

2. The Maclaren Four Seasons stroller as a lightweight, running errands / mall stroller. This stroller also recieved excellent reviews, is eay to manuever, and folds easily and compactly. As with all Maclaren's, I will need to purchase a separate child's snack tray and parent cup holder for this.

3. Snap and Go stroller also as a lightweight, quick errand stroller (for use while the baby is still in the infant carseat). I really liked this option because I will not have to wake baby or take him out of the carseat to use this stroller, and it's a lot lighter than the travel system stroller, so it's perfect for quick runs to the store.

We spent a lot of time researching and trying out strollers and these ones really fit our lifestyle best. We live in the suburbs, so I don't have to worry about taking the stroller on cobble stone streets or folding it up quickly and putting it over my shoulder to get on a bus or metro. You really need to examine your specific needs before you can choose the right stroller. Good luck!

Mar 29th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#1
lilstu OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 238	Strollers...which did you pick and why? Its still extremely early for me to pick one but its never too early to gather information...thanks in advance.
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Mar 30th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#2
ive_flipped Chia Tang Joined: Jun 2007 Location: eh!!! Posts: 2,739	I bought a Maclaren quest for trips and quick errands (in pink and grey ) and the bugaboo frog for the great reviews (yes you have to take it apart to fold it but I watched the video and tried it takes seconds so not a big deal). It rides like a dream, last forever by what they say and is all terrain which I wanted. I also have the one that came with the snug ride (cherry blossom). I plan on selling that one or using it as a grandma stroller.
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Mar 30th, 2009, 09:53 AM	#3
spartancoaster of spirit, say what? Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 660	I bought an Uppa Baby Vista stroller and absolutely love it. It comes with a lot, has great features and a huge basket. I also have a Maclaren Techno XT that I use as my lightweight stroller.
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Mar 30th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#4
everything posh Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, Athens, London, San Jose!! Posts: 1,603	I chose the Silver Cross Mini stroller for my lightweight stroller. It is really easy to maneuver and it reclines as well. I also have the Silver Cross S4 which is for longer trips. It is a 3 wheel stroller and can be maneuvered with only one hand! It folds down easily, and if needed the wheels come off with the push of a button. Both my kids LOVED these strollers!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#5
shells will work for bags! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: nj Posts: 915	i'm only expecting, so i can't claim actualy useage, but after many trials at the store and reading the reviews, we chose the bugaboo bee. it's lightweight, can accomodate a carseat without needing the leave the seat in (comparable to a snap and go), is an easy one step fold, folds compactly, seat can be turned towards you or facing out, and handles like a dream. after watching my friends struggle with their enormous travel systems, i swore to never have to do the same!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 09:38 PM	#6
coachmommyofmin Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,311	i've got the graco quattro tour deluxe. I love it, its sturdy and feels comfortable to maneuver around easily. the car seat that comes with it is very convenient for me as well, and i have an extra stroller like attachment, that i put the carseat in when i don't want to take the big stroller with me- to save space in my car and have something less heavy to carry. The car seat is supereasy to use and the stroller is very easy to fold as well... love it! I m gonna use it for my second baby as well.
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Mar 30th, 2009, 10:28 PM	#7
LV Luvr Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,235	I got the orbit b/c I like the swivel seat. The stroller turns really nice and I like the compartment below for carrying extra things.
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Apr 11th, 2009, 05:49 AM	#8
bagladyseattle Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 767	The first stroller that I got was Peg Perego Plike 23 months ago. It was very easy to fold and unfold. It does not take that much room in the car, but I cannot really push well in the gravel or tough dirt road. I needed up purchasing and Bugaboo Cameleon last month. Bugaboo was intended for my second son who is due in July, but we ended up using for my 23 months son now. He loves the Bugaboo (he can sit up right and much more comfortable). The Bugaboo is much easier to push and manuaver. The Peg Perego was not a good purchase, we should have use $399 toward a Bugaboo at the first place.
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Apr 11th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#10
peanutbabycakes my dream came true.. Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,713	i bought 2 strollers. to accomodate the infant carseats, i bought the double snap and go stroller. it's basically a stroller with a frame that you can just put the carseats in. it's lightweight and CHEAP!! the other stroller i bought is phil and ted's Vibe double stroller. it's compact and lightweight as well for a double stroller and perfect for traveling or shopping when they are toddlers.
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Apr 12th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#12
ive_flipped Chia Tang Joined: Jun 2007 Location: eh!!! Posts: 2,739	I think the orbit looks cool but if they recommend that the baby shouldn't be in the car seat position too long then what does it come with? You would have to move sleeping baby anyway if you were out shopping for awhile or something like that right?
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Apr 12th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#13
megs0927 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 324	My opinion on that is that I am not going to be using the stroller enough for it to matter about being in the same position. If I am out shopping I will take her out of the stroller at some point. What's really the difference between running some errands vs. a 2 hour car trip? I def put this issue into consideration but don't feel that the amt of time she will be spending in the stroller will have an adverse affect on her development or breathing.
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Apr 12th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#14
tamy Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 288	there is a book called "baby bargains" which has reviews of most brands i got the graco snugride bec it has some of the best reviews in terms of car seat, then i got the basic frame and the matching stroller as gifts so thats what i first used now that my baby's bigger, i got him the maclaren quest which he absolutely loves
tamy Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 288

Apr 12th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#15
rbaby Insufficient Funds Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Asking for a credit increase Posts: 849	I'm still waiting on baby, so I can only comment on the strollers we tried out and bought- without actually taking a baby out in them yet. We bought/received three: 1. The Chicco Cortina Travel System in Sahara because of the excellent reviews and safety ratings on the car seat it comes with. The stroller itself is sturdy, easy to maneuver, folds easily and compactly, and has all the amenities for a full day outing. 2. The Maclaren Four Seasons stroller as a lightweight, running errands / mall stroller. This stroller also recieved excellent reviews, is eay to manuever, and folds easily and compactly. As with all Maclaren's, I will need to purchase a separate child's snack tray and parent cup holder for this. 3. Snap and Go stroller also as a lightweight, quick errand stroller (for use while the baby is still in the infant carseat). I really liked this option because I will not have to wake baby or take him out of the carseat to use this stroller, and it's a lot lighter than the travel system stroller, so it's perfect for quick runs to the store. We spent a lot of time researching and trying out strollers and these ones really fit our lifestyle best. We live in the suburbs, so I don't have to worry about taking the stroller on cobble stone streets or folding it up quickly and putting it over my shoulder to get on a bus or metro. You really need to examine your specific needs before you can choose the right stroller. Good luck!
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