UppaBaby Vista or BJCM GT with bassinet?

[Jennifer626]

Sigh...back to the drawing board, ha!

I'd like to find a stroller for the new baby. Then I will also be buying a double Bob (used) once I am ready to physically go on long walks again.

This stroller will need to be good for the mall, Target, etc. Also for occasional outside walks on paved roads, at the Zoo, etc.

I'm a SAHM but my 3 year old daughter will be at all day preschool 3 days a week, so I really want a nice single stroller to use when it's just me and the baby.

I've previously had a Bugaboo Frog (hated the fold and the basket but loved the push), and currently have a BJCE (love it but it's so gigantic that I won't use it at the mall) and a Cybex Onyx (love it but really like having a reversible seat with a newborn).

Also, if I'm going to buy a brand new stroller, where can I get the best price on these two? Does anyone know if I can use the Amazon completion 10% off on these strollers?

Which one would you get between these two?

Thanks!

[roseyloxs]

So the BJCE doesn't work for the zoo, etc because you want a reversible? The GT is not reversible though. Does this bassinet (http://www.diapers.com/p/baby-jogger-city-mini-bassinet-pram-black-black-18465) fit the BJCE you already own? It says its for the city series and fits on the car seat adapter that's included with the bassinet.

I think I might look for a bassinet option for your BJCE and call that your outdoor (zoo, neighborhood, etc) stroller and then look for a nice reversible indoor stroller. Many here say they use their vista indoors but I wonder if you would like something a bit smaller like the Bee, Cruz, Versa, Valco Spark, etc.

[Jennifer626]

So the BJCE doesn't work for the zoo, etc because you want a reversible? The GT is not reversible though. Does this bassinet (http://www.diapers.com/p/baby-jogger-city-mini-bassinet-pram-black-black-18465) fit the BJCE you already own? It says its for the city series and fits on the car seat adapter that's included with the bassinet.

I think I might look for a bassinet option for your BJCE and call that your outdoor (zoo, neighborhood, etc) stroller and then look for a nice reversible indoor stroller. Many here say they use their vista indoors but I wonder if you would like something a bit smaller like the Bee, Cruz, Versa, Valco Spark, etc.

No, the BJCE is perfect for the zoo and outside stuff, but it's so huge that I hate taking it to the mall. Even with the bassinet, I would imagine it just feels so huge.

Since I will be having the baby in October and it will rain every single day through April, I'd like to have a really perfect "mall stroller" (that is reversible or has a bassinet) to use during that time.

[BabyBearsMom]

Do you have a budget? If I were buying a single, reversible mall stroller, I think I would go with an Uppa Baby Cruz a BJ Versa or Bee, with the Cruz being my first choice. I played with one in the store and I liked the fold and it was nice and light.

[Jennifer626]

Do you have a budget? If I were buying a single, reversible mall stroller, I think I would go with an Uppa Baby Cruz a BJ Versa or Bee, with the Cruz being my first choice. I played with one in the store and I liked the fold and it was nice and light.

I don't have a budget per se, DH is comfortable with $600-$700 ish plus accesories.

I played with the Bee 3 years ago and didn't like how low the baby was to the ground...but I'll add the Cruz to my list and see if we like that one, thanks!

[moll73]

I'd also look at the Valco Spark that is due out soon. It's reversible and I love that the seat converts to a bassinet, so you don't have to fork over the extra money for it!

[roseyloxs]

I'd also look at the Valco Spark that is due out soon. It's reversible and I love that the seat converts to a bassinet, so you don't have to fork out the extra money for it!

and I love this blue....

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/4360/product_image/thm/t468_x1_769e21eba4c77a1588cf1900c7eee41d.jpg?13438 64032

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/4360/product_image/thm/t488_x2_769e21eba4c77a1588cf1900c7eee41d.jpg?13438 64032

[moll73]

and I love this blue....

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/4360/product_image/thm/t468_x1_769e21eba4c77a1588cf1900c7eee41d.jpg?13438 64032

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/4360/product_image/thm/t488_x2_769e21eba4c77a1588cf1900c7eee41d.jpg?13438 64032

Oh yes, me too!:love-retry: I can't wait to see this one and the green Versa in person. It will be such a tough to decide which one to get!

[sweetsoul99]

Stroller queen wrote a raving review on the mutsy Evo,specifically about it's push, and it's in your price range. You might not even need a bassinet b/c the seat itself 'kinda" converts into a bassinet. It is 26 lbs with a pretty complicated fold, but that fold is pretty compact so maybe it's worth it. Then you could also get the mutsy board to go with it for your 3 year old when you have her in tow as well. I like to encourage my 3.5 yo to walk as much as possible...but sometimes she needs a little ride sometimes =)

[Jennifer626]

That blue, I'm drooling!!! And $500? Hmm. Definetly a contender! I can't wait to see some actual reviews!!!