We currently have a Graco stroller (shown below, I'm still pregnant in that photo) that has a rotating canopy, full recline, snack tray, padded seat, and large basket. With a loaded diaper bag hung on the handles, it has never tipped over, so you can imagine how heavy it might be. I've always said our stroller/car seat combo was heavy and cumbersome, so A's agreeing to take a look at some lightweight or umbrella-style strollers. The new stroller will also take up less trunk space when we travel, which he's always worried about.
I've gotten the following two recommendations from a fellow mom:
- Maclaren Quest (online $190) - Her experience is that the stroller tips over when a diaper bag is hung on the handles. I'm surprised that the Quest weighs only a few pounds lighter (22 lbs) than (what I consider to be) our 26-lb behemoth.
- Uppa Baby G-luxe (online $130) - Her friends say it has all-wheel suspension (good for bumpy sidewalks), has a full recline (good for J), and a decent-size hood (great since we’re both careful about his direct sun exposure). And it's only 11 lbs.
From AlbeeBaby.com
I've also found two lists on BabyCheapskate.com (one of my Favorite Savers):
- 2009 Stroller ratings on strollers you love
- Buy it nowpricing on 10 best-selling strollers under $150
Whatever stroller we pick, I hope it is: (1) less than $150; (2) lightweight; (3) easy to fold/unfold (in case one parent ever travels alone); (4) has a canopy; (5) has an under-basket; and (6) has some recline though J hasn't napped in a stroller for sometime now.
A brought up a good point - why buy a second stroller if we are planning to have more children? We'll have to lug around two strollers then. Hmmm…
I've seen the Phil & Teds' (MSRP $350) 7-in-1 infant/toddler stroller in action. But then we'd have to buy a new car seat so that it fits in the buggy.
From PhilandTeds.com
Britax has a convertible one too, but it's not available in the U.S. There are 22 combinations shown on their website!
From Britax.com
The Baby Trend Sit 'n Stand (MSRP $150) also looks promising. There are two versions that we may find useful: with and without second seat & canopy. The left-most one shown below may not be the most comfortable for an older J, but maybe he won't even want to sit in a stroller like many kids. The product description says it fits most car seats.
From Baby Trend.com
Graco makes a stroller frame too, but it can only fit 1 child.
From GracoBaby.com
Oh, the decisions!
Depends on how old J will be when you have the second kid. Lily is going to be 3 by the time our second child arrives. I have no intention of buying a double stroller b/c those things are HUGE and cumbersome. I'll either buy a buggy board to attach to our Uppababy Vista or put the infant in our beco butterfly while we push Lily around--the girl is getting a bit lazy these days and wants to be pushed :) Since I'm not a stay-at-home mom and don't need to go on long walks to keep the kids sane...I don't see much point in buying a double stroller at this point in time. Plus most people I know who own one don't use them b/c they're so bulky. You can buy a new mac quest on ebay for less than $190...every mom here in NYC uses a mac quest...I think b/c it's easy to push with one hand and easy to fold, etc. also it's just one of those trendy things that moms buy...
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