bjcm vs. bee

[sweetsoul99]

Hi Ladies!

So I'm debating between the bjcm and a bee for my car stroller. Other than the fact that the bee can be rear facing, are there any other pro's and cons for each that I should be aware of? Most specifically, is the push on the Bee a LOT better, a little better, or comparable. Although I would really like a rear-facing stroller, I'm leaning towards the bjcm because of the canopy and ease of fold. However, I'm quite the push diva and have heard a lot of good things about the bee.

[Philly Mom]

I have both. Since I bought the Bee I have only used the bjcm for travel and once when I thought it would rain. The bjcm canopy is truly better. That said, I prefer the Bee. The seat is more upright so DD is happier. The push is superior and at 1 we still love rear facing. Even my DH who loves the bjcm fold prefers the Bee.

[edurnemk]

I've never owned a BJCM, but I did push my friend's a few times. I would go for the Bee (which I do own) based solely on the push and the width of the back wheels. The Bee fits everywhere, and it's very nimble. The BJCM back wheels are too wide for my taste.

[hollissmama]

yes the BJCM is all about the fold. It is crazy easy however I hear the bee is a simple fold also. I think the push is pretty average for the city mini, its much better than an umbrella stroller. But I prefer the bugaboo frog to the city mini b/c I really felt the weight of my 2yr old way more in the city mini.

[roseyloxs]

The fold on the bee is not hard at all. Its two handed but only takes seconds so I don't see that as a huge difference between the two. I owned a BJCM for a mere 2 months because the slouchy seat drove me nuts. I owned it pre-backboard but did have a diy backboard in it.

If push is important to you then yes the bee is the way to go. It doesn't have a one handed push it has a one finger push. Okay maybe it gets downgraded to a 5 finger push when my 40 lb 5 year old sits in it but it still beats the BJCM. Also I loved the reversible seat and my dd used it until she was almost 3.

[hihellonikki]

If I had the choose between the two, I'd get the Bee over the BJCM. BUT, I'd definitely choose the BJCM GT over them both.

[coastgirl]

Some of you posted on my "Overwhelmed" post last month. Do you think the Bee's tires would stand up to my no-sidewalk street? Yes, the Snap N Go has held up, but the tread is wearing, and with the Bee's price I'd hope it last for years.

[roseyloxs]

Some of you posted on my "Overwhelmed" post last month. Do you think the Bee's tires would stand up to my no-sidewalk street? Yes, the Snap N Go has held up, but the tread is wearing, and with the Bee's price I'd hope it last for years.

I replied in depth on your thread but in short yes I think the wheels would hold up. At least mine look pretty good after almost 2 years of abuse. If for some reason they didn't then you could buy replacements (I think they are almost $100 for a pair).