iujen94
03-10-2007, 02:19 PM
My head is swimming from looking at strollers nonstop over the last week!!! I think I've finally figured out what features I'm looking for and am hoping y'all can tell me if my ideal stroller exists.
I don't want a full-blown big monster stroller but I don't want a tiny insubstantial umbrella stroller with no features at all (no Mac Volo for me). On that wide spectrum, I probably want something closer to an umbrella stroller (although it doesn't have to be umbrella-style, necessarily) than a monster stroller. I want a decent-sized basket (it doesn't have to be HUGE - big enough to hold a medium-sized purse, small camera bag, jacket, and the "stuff" that seems to accumulate during a day out) and a basket that's accessible (another downside of the Macs, IMO), I'd really, really like a snack tray for DS. I'd like it to be relatively lightweight and relatively easy to fold (I don't necessarily need the lightest thing on the market, or something that you can fold with just your pinky finger). Oh, and I don't really care about fancy reclining features - most of the time the seat will be upright as neither of my kids are big stroller sleepers, but I would like the ability to recline if that were to magically change. And both boys are way past the infant car seat stage, so I don't care if it's car seat compatible. I also don't care about 5-point harnesses and actually have a slight preference for a 3-point harness (or at least a 5-point where you can detach the shoulder straps, like on the Macs). It doesn't seem like too much to ask for, but I just can't seem to find what I'm looking for. The Peg Aria probably comes the closest, but it gets such horrible reviews that I've been scared off.
I've looked at all of the Maclarens and have ruled them out because (a) the baskets are all small and seem very inaccessible; and (b) no snack tray for DS. If they were cheaper, I might get one of the higher-end models (liked the $200 Quest Sport at BRU). I don't mind spending that kind of money, but I want it to be everything that I'm looking for before I do, kwim? That being said, DH might kill me if I spent much more than $200 on this stroller (I might get away with $250 if it were *perfect*).
Last detail and then I'm done - I have a 3 1/2 year old who will ride in this for probably one week (trip to Disney World in May) then it will become the everyday stroller for DS2, who's 9 months. 95% of the time, this will be used an indoor, mall-type stroller, or maybe trips around the neighborhood on good sidewalks.
I've looked at Zoopers and Inglesinas and generally like the look of them but am frankly just overwhelmed by the choices.
So help me, Baby Bargains, you're my only hope! Does my dream stroller exist???
I don't want a full-blown big monster stroller but I don't want a tiny insubstantial umbrella stroller with no features at all (no Mac Volo for me). On that wide spectrum, I probably want something closer to an umbrella stroller (although it doesn't have to be umbrella-style, necessarily) than a monster stroller. I want a decent-sized basket (it doesn't have to be HUGE - big enough to hold a medium-sized purse, small camera bag, jacket, and the "stuff" that seems to accumulate during a day out) and a basket that's accessible (another downside of the Macs, IMO), I'd really, really like a snack tray for DS. I'd like it to be relatively lightweight and relatively easy to fold (I don't necessarily need the lightest thing on the market, or something that you can fold with just your pinky finger). Oh, and I don't really care about fancy reclining features - most of the time the seat will be upright as neither of my kids are big stroller sleepers, but I would like the ability to recline if that were to magically change. And both boys are way past the infant car seat stage, so I don't care if it's car seat compatible. I also don't care about 5-point harnesses and actually have a slight preference for a 3-point harness (or at least a 5-point where you can detach the shoulder straps, like on the Macs). It doesn't seem like too much to ask for, but I just can't seem to find what I'm looking for. The Peg Aria probably comes the closest, but it gets such horrible reviews that I've been scared off.
I've looked at all of the Maclarens and have ruled them out because (a) the baskets are all small and seem very inaccessible; and (b) no snack tray for DS. If they were cheaper, I might get one of the higher-end models (liked the $200 Quest Sport at BRU). I don't mind spending that kind of money, but I want it to be everything that I'm looking for before I do, kwim? That being said, DH might kill me if I spent much more than $200 on this stroller (I might get away with $250 if it were *perfect*).
Last detail and then I'm done - I have a 3 1/2 year old who will ride in this for probably one week (trip to Disney World in May) then it will become the everyday stroller for DS2, who's 9 months. 95% of the time, this will be used an indoor, mall-type stroller, or maybe trips around the neighborhood on good sidewalks.
I've looked at Zoopers and Inglesinas and generally like the look of them but am frankly just overwhelmed by the choices.
So help me, Baby Bargains, you're my only hope! Does my dream stroller exist???