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emilysue
01-16-2011, 06:45 PM
I'm looking for an umbrella stroller for my 2.5 year old daughter, that will also eventually be used for my new baby due in May. (When he's old enough to outgrow the car seat/snap & go combo, that is.) I know everyone raves about Macs, but I just can't afford a $100 stroller right now. I'm looking at the First Years Jet (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4266850) (liking this one because it's cheaper) and the Mia Moda Facile (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3904580). Does anyone have any experience with either of these? They seem to get decent reviews on BRU and Target's websites. Unfortunately there aren't any stores near me where I can 'test drive' either one so I am counting on some input! :)

Oh, and because someone will probably ask how I plan to use it, I really do not use a stroller that often at all these days. I have a BJCE for walking the neighborhood, so I just need something for occasional/rare mall visits, doctor's appts for me, etc. I'm not really sure how and how often I'll use it when the new baby is old enough to fit, so I'm mostly considering what I need right now.

blondflava
01-16-2011, 10:30 PM
How about a Britax Blink? they're for 70 on albeebaby right now, much better than the Mia moda and first years in terms of comfort, manueverability and quality, IMO!
http://www.albeebaby.com/britax-blink-stroller-kites.html

ETA: or craigslist, I saw a good shape Mac quite often for around 100 or less!

Smillow
01-18-2011, 08:03 AM
I checked out the Jet yesterday at Baby Depot ($49) - I would not get it. It did not look comfortable for your little one at all and very tippy seeming. I would try to find a Mac on CL (my 5 year old $65 CL Mac Global is many times nicer than the Jet).