Wow, it's been a LONG time since I've had to thin about strollers!! My brother and SIL are expecting in October (yay!), and I'm helping them out with some research.
They're looking for:
- a stroller to use from birth (no frame).
- mostly neighborhood walks (suburban lifestyle), parks, malls, etc.
- would be nice to be able to do some "off roading", at parks or unpaved trails. No jogging or mountain climbing.
- my brother is tall (6'4") so an adjustable handle would be nice, but he won't be the primary user.
- my brother is also a BIG guy (very broad), so they'll likely need a bigger/wider seat for baby.
And the budget is $350 (maybe can push to $400)
Ideas? I know we've got time, but I'd like to start early and maybe be able to find a deal for them!
TIA!
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04-22-2014 #1
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Stroller help!
Sarah
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The Quinny Buzz Xtra isn't super-broad, but it meets most of your other requirements - I inherited the previous model from my brother (6'5") and SIL (5'8") for a beach vacation and I LOVED it for everyday - even at the mall, though it was a beast in my trunk (I drive a PT Cruiser.)
The previous model (Buzz3) reclined quite flat, so it could be usable from birth without a carseat or bassinet, but I've not yet see the Xtra in person - it specifies using it from birth with an optional bassinet or carseat adaptor. It does have an available adaptor to use it with non-MaxiCosi carseats if that's a concern.
Price seems to vary on whether your search turns up the Buzz3 or the Xtra, but it's at the very top of your range.==========================================
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The BJ City Mini GT seems to fit all your criteria including the "nice to haves". We've rented the double and it is niiiice - a SUPER do-it-all stroller.
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BJ Versa. I might add the GT wheels just because I think they are really nice too. Good price point as well and the parent facing seat is great.
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I also vote for bj versa. Live the seat the fold the basket. Its awesome!
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04-23-2014 #6
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Following this thread, I'm also in the market for a new stroller!
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04-23-2014 #7
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I prefer the Bee to the Versa. It is lighter and I find more manuverable. We use it as our only single stroller and walk all over with it. If you do not care about the reversible feature, I would look at a snap. We have the snap duo and I love it. Easy fold, light, pushes great.
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