If you could pick ONE stroller

[Melaine]

What would it be?

This really isn't a rhetorical question. I am starting to think ahead to the big purchases we will make before the baby comes, and stroller is a big one.

We do not have a garage or anyplace to store strollers. So for us, one do-it-all stroller living in the van is really what I am shooting for. Maybe a cheap-o umbrella to keep at my parents or something?

I really don't know much about singles and feel like with the crap I went through finding a double, I should be easily happy with most single strollers. No way could they be as frustrating as some of the doubles I have tried.

I honestly don't even know what features I am looking for, because compared to a double, most will be lightweight, maneuverable, etc. I do know that I want a deal! Sorry to ramble, but my big question is, what if you could only have one stroller, what would it be?

[LMPC]

I've never owned one but I think I would get the BJCM -- so cute and seemingly so practical!

[Melaine]

Originally Posted by LMPC

I've never owned one but I think I would get the BJCM -- so cute and seemingly so practical!

I really wanted to ditch my BJCSD and replace it with a mini double, so that one is definitely on my list!

[BabyBearsMom]

If it were a single, an MB Swift or a Bumbleride Indie. I would want somethign fairly light weight (both are about 20lbs) with air tires but a small footprint so I could use it inside and out. The only negative to those two is that they dont' reverse, but that isn't really a deal killer for me.

[crl]

I would get a Bumbleride Indie. I have one and love it. I do also have a lightweight umbrella that lives in my Forester. But the Indie is my workhorse. (DH always complains if I don't take it when he is along. He likes to push it. )

Anyway, the Indie is a relatively small and lightweight air tire stroller. It has an excellent push and one handed steering. It has a flat recline and adjustable leg rest so it is super comfortable. (I don't have the bassinet, but you can get one.). It also has a HUGE canopy which is a high priority for me. The basket is also big and easily accessible, which comes in very handy for shoving olde ds' backpack or a cooler for outings or all of our jackets, etc. Also it has an adjustable handlebar, which I switch heights on depending on whether I am wearing flats or heels.

I have owned a BOB SU, two Mountain Buggy Swifts, a Cybex Onyx and a Silver Cross Mini. If I could have just one stroller, especially starting with a newborn, I would get the Indie. Ideally I would add a very lightweight umbrella for travel/car errands at about the 6 month mark.

Catherine

[Melaine]

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This is a "Bumbleride Jogger" on my CL. Is it an older Indie or something completely different?

[arivecchi]

MB Swift. Best do-it-all stroller IMO if you don't care for a reversible.

I am actually not a fan of the BJCM. The Swift is just like it in terms of size but much nicer and has a much better push.

[crl]

Originally Posted by Melaine

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This is a "Bumbleride Jogger" on my CL. Is it an older Indie or something completely different?

Looks like an Indie to me. But I would NOT use an indie to jog. The wheels are only 12 inches and it doesn't have a hand brake. The newer indies have better canopies and there have been other changes along the way too, so if you are buying on CL, I would be careful to get the year and check on those things before buying. There have been some posts here in the last giving the changes year by year so you can definitely get that information here.

Catherine

[Kaylee31]

Originally Posted by Melaine

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This is a "Bumbleride Jogger" on my CL. Is it an older Indie or something completely different?

I think it's a 2006 Rocket-- predecessor to the Indie.
http://www.babygizmo.com/p/bumble_ri...boo/87092.html

It's so hard to pick just one stroller! I would probably pick a Swift though, from birth to age 2. If I mostly used it indoors-- either a BJCM or a Bee+.
After age 2-- it would definitely be the Micralite Fastfold Superlite.

[swissair81]

Either a MB Swift or a Bugaboo Bee+