help with single for 1st time Mom (friend of mine)

[elismummy]

Hi ladies,
So here is the story. I have a very dear friend who is going to be having her first baby in March. I would like to buy her her first stroller (she had registered for a horrifying Eddie Bauer travel system which I nixed!), but am not sure what the best option for her is. They live in the suburbs, may do some walks outside, but are not a really active couple. Probably mostly in and out of the car, malls, shopping, etc. She drives a Toyota Corolla 2001-ish. I am thinking of spending ~$300. It does need to be carseat compatible (adaptor is fine as long as it is reasonably easy for her, preferable that it folds with the adaptor on).

I was thinking:
1. BJCM with adaptor
2. Bob Revo with adaptor

are there other carseat compatible options for her in that price range that would be manageable for a stroller newbie first time Mom?

Any advice/experience would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Kati

[poohbear]

I have both a bob and a bjcm and it sounds like for your friends lifestyle the bjcm would work great.

[swrc00]

A friend of mine just told me the 2011 BJCM now comes with the adaptor and the back support. I think that would be a great choice.

[toystorymama]

BJCM for sure. The Bob sounds like more stroller than your friend needs for her lifestyle and it's a pretty big stroller.

[AshleyAnn]

Consider the Graco Mosaic or Metrolite. I had the Mosaic when DD was under one and loved it. It has an umbrella fold and it very light for a travel system stroller. I know this forum is typically anti-graco but the mosaic is nothing like the other graco strollers.

[poohbear]

A friend of mine just told me the 2011 BJCM now comes with the adaptor and the back support. I think that would be a great choice.

The car seat adapter is still an extra accessory however the pe board and upright strap now come standard.

[jacksmoma]

sounds like bjcm would be best if she does not walk outside a lot- i was not much for walking till i had my babies though as it's a great way to keep sanity when you stay at home! she can always add a bob later if she wants it too and use bjcm for the car :)

[laughlearn]

Sounds like BJCM would best fit her needs!

[crl]

Bobs don't recline flat, do they? I would choose a stroller with enough recline for a newborn, even if she plans to use the car seat adapter sometimes, it would be good to have the option not to since too much time in a carseat isn't good for infants.

I don't have any personal experience with the BJCM, but it sounds like a good match.

What a great friend you are!
Catherine

[swrc00]

Thanks for clarifying about the adaptor.

[elismummy]

yeah, my husband seems to think the bjcm will be a better fit for them too (he bears with me through all the stroller craziness), just easier all around.

Is there anything else in this class that we should be considering?

[roseyloxs]

Do you think she would appreciate a reversible feature that the First Years indigo or wave could provide?

[elismummy]

yeah, reversible would be awesome. . . will check out the first years indigo and wave. . .how are the ease/push etc on those? Also, are they carseat compatible?

[roseyloxs]

They both take car seats with included adapters. I have not personally pushed either but there are quite a few indigo owners on the board so maybe one of them can chime in.

[roseyloxs]

They both have baby gizmo video reviews too if you want to see them in action.

[strollerqueen]

Hi ladies,
So here is the story. I have a very dear friend who is going to be having her first baby in March. I would like to buy her her first stroller (she had registered for a horrifying Eddie Bauer travel system which I nixed!), but am not sure what the best option for her is. They live in the suburbs, may do some walks outside, but are not a really active couple. Probably mostly in and out of the car, malls, shopping, etc. She drives a Toyota Corolla 2001-ish. I am thinking of spending ~$300. It does need to be carseat compatible (adaptor is fine as long as it is reasonably easy for her, preferable that it folds with the adaptor on).

I was thinking:
1. BJCM with adaptor
2. Bob Revo with adaptor

are there other carseat compatible options for her in that price range that would be manageable for a stroller newbie first time Mom?

Any advice/experience would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Kati

You could also check out a Zooper Waltz. I really like the newer models.