JoyNChrist
12-29-2006, 02:09 PM
Okay, I know I need to do all of this research myself, but I'm being lazy today and just looking for some recommendations to get me started.
DH's grandparents want to buy us a stroller for the new baby. I wasn't going to worry about a stroller for a while - we're buying a Graco Safeseat and the Snugrider stroller frame, so I figure that and the Bjorn and KKAFP will hold us for a while. But if the grandparents want to pay for it, I'm all for picking one out now! :-) They said price is no object, so I'm pretty open to suggestions (no Bugaboos, but a nice higher-end model would be acceptable).
Anyway, here are my requirements/preferences -
- DH is 6'6", and I'm 6', so we definitely need something tall, with adjustable handles.
- I'd like the single handle model vs. a two-handle, since I'd like to be able to push it one-handed.
- Compatibility with an infant seat isn't necessary, nor is a full recline (since, as I said, we're pretty much covered for the "new-baby" stage).
- It doesn't have to be super heavy-duty - it'll be mainly used for the mall, etc.
- I drive a GMC Yukon that frequently has the back seats removed, so it doesn't have to have a super-tiny fold. I'd like something that's relatively easy to fold, but I do have room to store something that's a bit on the larger side.
- I want something that looks cool (obviously not as important as safety and durability, but I'd still like something nice).
So far, I really haven't done much research, other than reading the BB stroller section. I thought I might like the Inglesina Espresso, but when I visited their website, it doesn't look like they make it anymore. Maybe I could get an older model?
Anyway, I'd really like some suggestions if you have the time. I know I need to look into it more myself, but there are so many mamas on here who know so much more about strollers than I do, so I'm hoping to get a head-start with your recommendations. TIA!
ETA - I know it's been suggested that you should wait to buy a stroller after the baby's born, so you can try them out in person. However, I don't think that's going to be an option for us. There are no baby stores in my area (unless you count Wal-Mart, Target, and Sam's Club), and the closest BRU is 2 hours away. So I'm probably going to have to buy something online (which is why I really want to get some good recommendations and research this well). Because of this, I'd also like recommendations for online sources to purchase a stroller, if you know of any. Thanks!
DH's grandparents want to buy us a stroller for the new baby. I wasn't going to worry about a stroller for a while - we're buying a Graco Safeseat and the Snugrider stroller frame, so I figure that and the Bjorn and KKAFP will hold us for a while. But if the grandparents want to pay for it, I'm all for picking one out now! :-) They said price is no object, so I'm pretty open to suggestions (no Bugaboos, but a nice higher-end model would be acceptable).
Anyway, here are my requirements/preferences -
- DH is 6'6", and I'm 6', so we definitely need something tall, with adjustable handles.
- I'd like the single handle model vs. a two-handle, since I'd like to be able to push it one-handed.
- Compatibility with an infant seat isn't necessary, nor is a full recline (since, as I said, we're pretty much covered for the "new-baby" stage).
- It doesn't have to be super heavy-duty - it'll be mainly used for the mall, etc.
- I drive a GMC Yukon that frequently has the back seats removed, so it doesn't have to have a super-tiny fold. I'd like something that's relatively easy to fold, but I do have room to store something that's a bit on the larger side.
- I want something that looks cool (obviously not as important as safety and durability, but I'd still like something nice).
So far, I really haven't done much research, other than reading the BB stroller section. I thought I might like the Inglesina Espresso, but when I visited their website, it doesn't look like they make it anymore. Maybe I could get an older model?
Anyway, I'd really like some suggestions if you have the time. I know I need to look into it more myself, but there are so many mamas on here who know so much more about strollers than I do, so I'm hoping to get a head-start with your recommendations. TIA!
ETA - I know it's been suggested that you should wait to buy a stroller after the baby's born, so you can try them out in person. However, I don't think that's going to be an option for us. There are no baby stores in my area (unless you count Wal-Mart, Target, and Sam's Club), and the closest BRU is 2 hours away. So I'm probably going to have to buy something online (which is why I really want to get some good recommendations and research this well). Because of this, I'd also like recommendations for online sources to purchase a stroller, if you know of any. Thanks!