NYC Stroller Advice

[mackmama]

I think the Bee would be pretty bumpy on sidewalks, and I wouldn't want to push it for 3+miles. I'd go with the cameleon + carrier if you don't need to lift the stroller a ton (as it's kind of heavy). My family members who live in NYC had an umbrella to use when they wanted a stroller but mainly just used a carrier. Much easier on/off subways, etc.

[lmh2402]

Originally Posted by Rossmi

What about the Cam and subway use? Or going in stores, restaurants with it? We ideally would want to use the Cam for everything including subway and just break out the Maclaren for when I'm alone on the train or air travel. I know it's big but it isn't much heavier than the Bee which makes me think it's much more mobile than the Uppababy Vista.

Thanks!

it's been several years since i decided between the cam and the vista, so perhaps weight has changed, but back in late '08/early '09, the weight difference between the two negligible. i opted for the vista b/c i liked that the frame had the baby up higher. it was a great stroller, IMO for neighborhood use - easy push over broken sidewalks, etc. and HUGE basket was a big plus for me.

another good local resource for used but well-cared for strollers is joining the BOCOCA yahoo group - i find it an awesome resource for almost everything from buying used stuff to getting great parenting support and advice.

overall, i don't think the cam or the vista is truly realistic for subway use. assuming you're in the heights, if you really need/want to take baby into the city in your larger stroller and the bridge is right there, i would walk it...but then you're stuck on the other side too unless you are headed somewhere downtown, or up for walking to your city destination.

for the early months, i used the vista in/around our 'hood, used a carrier for subway and trips into the city, and as soon as DS was old enough, i got a quest.

GL

[Rossmi]

Originally Posted by lmh2402

it's been several years since i decided between the cam and the vista, so perhaps weight has changed, but back in late '08/early '09, the weight difference between the two negligible. i opted for the vista b/c i liked that the frame had the baby up higher. it was a great stroller, IMO for neighborhood use - easy push over broken sidewalks, etc. and HUGE basket was a big plus for me.

another good local resource for used but well-cared for strollers is joining the BOCOCA yahoo group - i find it an awesome resource for almost everything from buying used stuff to getting great parenting support and advice.

overall, i don't think the cam or the vista is truly realistic for subway use. assuming you're in the heights, if you really need/want to take baby into the city in your larger stroller and the bridge is right there, i would walk it...but then you're stuck on the other side too unless you are headed somewhere downtown, or up for walking to your city destination.

for the early months, i used the vista in/around our 'hood, used a carrier for subway and trips into the city, and as soon as DS was old enough, i got a quest.

GL

We actually bought a vista when they were on sale earlier this year for $450 with a 365 day return policy from amazon. We havent opened the box just in case but instead played with it at buybuy baby a lot. I'm just 5'1" and I actually hurt myself more than once trying to fold the thing and re-open it. I do see how many features the uppababy has that the cam doesn't (better basket, sunshade, freestanding bassinet) but from what I can tell, the suspension is terrible in comparison to the cam. Also, Being that I'm shorter, it feels a lot bigger too. Weight difference is about 6 lbs. and I think the back wheels are 1-2 inches wider.

I have looked for a used in the past, I actually really wanted a frog instead since its a bit lighter and has the air tires, but I lost patience trying to find a nice one and thought id just buy new.

I just joined the groups you mentioned so maybe I'll give it a second go round. Thanks for your input.