best lightweight stroller after first 3-6 months?

[Multimama]

Originally Posted by strollerqueen

There are a couple of brand new ones FS on Swap right now (not mine.)

True. It seemed like the OP wanted something new or something she could register for though. But yes, StrollerSwap is a great resource for getting something infant-appropriate on a budget! It's a Yahoo Group you can join, OP, if you've never heard of it. Strollerqueen runs it.

[AshleyAnn]

Originally Posted by GraceH

I would scratch the snap & go and look at the First Years Indigo, Graco Mosaic or Peg Perego Si -- all of them take a car seat like a snap & go, yet allow you a stroller option when baby is awake so that you aren't overusing the car seat (I have the Mosaic and used it with the SR35 for almost 2 years - we're still using the stroller occasionally, but my almost 3 year old doesn't need it very often).
Also, keep in mind that a 40 pound weight limit will get most parents to age 4 or so (i.e. pre-Kindergaarten)... if you are using a stroller for a 4 year old (rare usage) will most likely be something like the Volo, which is super lightweight and offers few features, very compact and no recline as a large portion of your outings it will be unoccupied... this is different than the reclining, padded, bumper bar features that would be handy at 3 months.

I also have a mosiac and a snugride35 and love it. The stroller weighs 19lbs but you get so used to lifting and carrying when you're a mommy you don't really notice the extra weight. The Graco Ipo is another option - its lighter version of the mosaic but does NOT accept car seats.

Before you buy/get gifted the babytrend stroller go see it!!!! Its very very narrow and cheapy feeling. The wheels are very tiny so the ride is bumpy and difficult to push. I think a cheapo umbrella would be nicer to use long term than this.

[poohbear]

IMO I would still take an Indigo for $120 and use it for the first 18 months. This is my biggest regret - that it wasn't available when my LO was born. I may not have 4+ strollers right now if it was (I may still, but who knows). Then I would wait until BRU has their 30% off clearance and a 20% off coupon and grab a Triumph for $90 or a Volo for $65 in a year or a year and a half...
Just my two cents, but I've been through some stroller mistakes and done a lot of research.

[arivecchi]

Yep, I'd get an Indigo and call it a day.

[sunnyside]

Not to continue to suggest the Indigo, but I was in your boat not too long ago.

My baby is 8 weeks old. Before she was born, I imagined that I mostly would be a baby wearer and didn't want to spend tons of money on a stroller. That said, I did want a BOB stroller for use outside and in parks etc, but since you can't jog with them until 12 months, and they only face forward, I was saving it for later. I didn't want to spend a heck of a lot of money though on a stroller for the first year and a snap and go if I was going to get the Bob later.

I wanted the following criteria:

-baby to be able to face me
-good enough recline for newborn (flat basically)
-inexpensive
-not too big to fit in the trunk of my subaru sedan
-not too heavy for me to deal with

I was never going to carry my baby in the infant seat because frankly I am too weak. But I had considered putting my baby in the seat on the snap n go before I learned that it isn't as good for the babyl.

I still was planning to carry my baby mostly so still didn't want to spend a load of money, but didn't want an inadequate stroller.

I got the indigo, and it doesn't seem heavy at all to me, but because my baby faces me (which is wonderful), I pick up the two pieces separately. I would not call these pieces heavy at all. I use my stroller far more than I had anticipated, though I still do carry my baby a lot too. (The stroller holds the bags quite often while I hold baby).

It is extremely inexpensive compared to other strollers that have this feature. I am sure that the Vista is technically nicer, but I think it is much larger for putting in the trunk and far far more expensive.

I would at least take a look at the Indigo. I feel like it covers three main stroller types. The baby stroller for a little tiny one, the snap n go because you can attach the car seat if you want, and the toddler stroller because it has continued use through at least 40 lbs I think.

I'm thrilled with mine.

[buttah]

You all have been VERY helpful! I've been able to narrow down my search to the:
Kolcraft Contours Lite Stroller - Tangelo (Can be purchased through Target, so I can put it on the registry)
OR
The First Years Indigo Stroller (Hubby and I will have to buy that one our self since neither BRU or Target sell it)
If we go with the Indigo, how can I tell if the Graco Snugridder 35 will work with the frame?

Thanks again. You all brought up some strong points I hadn't yet considered, And being a soon-to-be-first-time mom I needed to hear all of this. Him and I will discuss and decide which way to go.

[arivecchi]

Originally Posted by buttah

You all have been VERY helpful! I've been able to narrow down my search to the:
Kolcraft Contours Lite Stroller - Tangelo (Can be purchased through Target, so I can put it on the registry)
OR
The First Years Indigo Stroller (Hubby and I will have to buy that one our self since neither BRU or Target sell it)
If we go with the Indigo, how can I tell if the Graco Snugridder 35 will work with the frame?

Thanks again. You all brought up some strong points I hadn't yet considered, And being a soon-to-be-first-time mom I needed to hear all of this. Him and I will discuss and decide which way to go.

The Indigo accepts the following car seats: First Years I450, First Years I470, Graco Snugride, Snugride 32, Snugride 35, Chicco Keyfit and Keyfit30. It comes with a bumper bar, a parent console and the car seat adapter comes in a cute black carry bag.

http://www.amazon.com/First-Years-In.../dp/B002WB2GKW

[AnnieW625]

Our lone do everything stroller for DD1 was a Maclaren Triumph, DD1 never slept in the stroller until she was over a year old so we lucked out with the one recline position. I would also recommend a Maclaren Techno XT, but it weighs more than the Triumph. DD2 who sleeps anywhere including the stroller has needed the full recline of the Techno.