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Posted by sugar_and_spice (My Page) on Sun, Aug 19, 07 at 17:49
| We are having our first baby in January. There are way too many strollers to choose from. I do like the idea of the travel systems that have the matching car seat.
Can you please share your favorite stroller name and maybe some pros and cons.
Thanks a bunch.
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| Strollers can be overwhelming with all the choices. I think it comes down to your personal taste, how it works with your family, and $ (of course). I have the Graco Snugride car seat. It was part of the Quattro Travel System. I liked it fine, and you will find lots of great reviews on the Snugride, but you will find many negative reviews on travel systems. People find the strollers for too heavy and too large. Plus they don't get high marks for maneuvering. We only use ours for occasional shopping at the mall and some walks around the neighborhood. If I had known a little more about strollers, I would have gotten the Snugride car seat, but I would have probably chosen a Peg Perego Pliko P3 as my stroller. It gets really great reviews! I'm including a link to a stroller forum with lots of information to completely overwhelm you ; ) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Baby Bargains Stroller Forum
RE: Baby stroller advice please
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| DD bought the Peg Perego Pliko and loved it. Then a friend gave her a hand-me-down Graco Snap-N-Go. The infant car seat lifts in and out of the stroller frame and the stroller has a big basket under the seat that is great. Lo and behold, she prefers to use it. Her son is 8 months old, and now he is getting so that he likes to sit up straighter in the stroller to see everything, so he is starting to prefer the Peg Perego especially for walks in the neighborhood. But for ease of hauling it out to the mall or to Grandma's or for trips, the Graco Snap-N-Go is easier to use and her preference for now. |
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| SnS, SheilaJoiyce beat me to it. I have the SnugRide for my little one and a GREAT stroller in every sense... so I prefer my Snap and Go: It's light, it packs up nice and tightly, it's easy to manouver, and it was cheap (I bought it at K-mart where I found the generic brand, Strollee for $30 or so...). I have three step-sons that are all eager to help carry their brother around and they know how to open it as well as fold it up (I snap the car seat on... baby gets kinda heavy even for little boys). Anyway, we use the GREAT stroller when we go for walks around the neighborhood. If not, with three boys and two parents, the GREAT stroller (which is great just not too practical at the moment) becomes more of a drag to put in and out of the car. I have to say though, the benefit of having a car-seat snap on a stroller is that if there is wind, you can cover the baby from all ends (a very useful thing when the babe was first born and we would go to the boys' baseball games). |
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| We got a Graco SafeSeat infant car seat and the stroller frame that goes with it. I love it. The frame is lightweight and we don't have any trouble fitting it in our cars. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Graco Snugrider Infant CarSeat Stroller Frame
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| I also got the Graco Quattro Travel System and love it. However, it is heavy, it is big, and you can't fit down all of the aisles. You can however, fill it with all of your shopping bags, diaper bags, purses, coats, has several places for easy accesible items like cell phones, keys, etc. My biggest suggestion would be for you and your partner to try it out in the store. When you push it do your feet hit the bottom? Do you need to hunch over to reach the hand rails? Do the wheels easily turn, or do they skid? Does it fit in your trunk (many stores will let you try it out)? Can you easily fold it down (try this in the store, lift it, carry it, get a feel for what you will be doing daily)? Does it have a 5 - point harness? Does it have a canopy? Can the seat lay back, and how many positions does it have? Can an infant lay in it (if you need one too, some recommend an age of 6 months or more)? Hope this helps :) Christy |
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| My sister-in-law purchased a "jogging" stroller when she was pregnant w/ my nephew in 2003. When I learned I was pregnant, I knew I had to have one! My husband and I ultimately decided on the Jeep Liberty Sport Urban Terrain Stroller b/c at the time of our shopping trip (March 2006) it was the only one we found w/ attached toys (steering wheel and accessories) and lots of storage room for long shopping trips. Costing us only around $100, it was the best decision we could've made as far as a stroller is concerned! The built-in shocks along with the oversized wheels allow you to stroll with a sleeping infant without waking him/her! We took our son to a softball game when he was two months old, and he snoozed through the entire event. The true test was strolling across the gravel parking lot at the park, and the "jogging" stroller worked just as we’d hoped! As a matter of fact, we never really felt the disruptions from the rough terrain in the handle-bar area, and the seat faired the same b/c of the excellent shocks system! The oversized wheels seem to be the secret behind the majority of the "bump displacement". I realize some people find the "jogging" strollers a little strange looking, but you’ll understand the dynamic behind the system by conducting a couple of "test drives/strolls". As far as the "travel systems" are concerned, they’re bulky and over-priced (in my opinion). The recommended max weight also becomes an issue as your child matures into an older toddler and the "pre-k" age range. The "travel systems" I've researched show the recommended max weight as being only 35-40 lbs. The "jogging" strollers will accommodate the child until they're five years old or until they reach 50-lbs. With a "travel system" you'll have to make a second purchase once the child outgrows the maximum recommended weight. We also use an "umbrella" stroller for quick errands, such as going to the bank, paying a bill, etc. "Umbrella" strollers are an absolute life saver at times, even though the kiddos don't really care much for them! |
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| I meant to say, if I had to do it again, I would also go for the Jogging stroller simply because you can bring it on the beach without it getting stuck... and it glides on grass where a normal one is a bit tougher to push. |
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| Thank you all so much for responding. After doing some research and reading your responses I know now that I need a stroller that can handle a gravel drive way and some chip trails. I agree, the travel systems are far too heavy to haul in and out of the car. I really like all the options of the bugaboo frog but it is just too expensive. I also like the Bob revolution but baby can't face you unless it is in the car seat. I am looking for one stroller that can handle a new born and a toddler. |
RE: Baby stroller advice please
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| Then why did you start your post, with 'having your first?' |
RE: Baby stroller advice please
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| Sorry, I meant a new born through to a toddler. One that will handle all the stages. Yes this is our first. Thank you christy2828. |
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| All strollers have recommended age and weight. Some are not recommended under a few months old, and most hold up to around 40 pounds, past toddler years. Except for the jogging stroller, as lauralynn stated that holds up to 50 pounds. Lauralynn, I've always been curious about those jogging strollers. They are strange looking, but I'll bet they're convenient often. How are they for storage? Are they easy to fold up, and how small do they fold up? Sugar and Spice, looking at the tires is good, too. Some are quite flimsy. Christy :) |
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| to see that Amazon.com has many comments This page http://www.amazon.com/tag/baby/forum/ref=cm_cd_dp_rt_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&cdForum=FxSKWDWQRZ03WU&cdThread=TxAKYMJ6S7V3FF |
Here is a link that might be useful: Strollers Sale
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| Hi! So I think that what could really save you money in the long-term is go with a pram and stroller 2-in-1 system that folds as well... so you can use it for traveling. The Englacha is great for this, it can hold many different types of car seats as well. The Englacha II is a great price, and has great design and engineering.
It's sturdy, looks good, will last long and allows the seat to be turned.
Another good one is the Inglesina Zippy which is an all-round stroller with an adjustable backrest. You can check them out. There is free shipping too so for the englacha, you'll pay 299 and thats all. Pretty darn good deal... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Baby Prams
RE: Baby stroller advice please
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Hello buddies.I find your conversation very interesting.So I decided to join your discussion by giving you guys some useful information.I've bought Disney pushchair for my baby recently.It has got some good features like locking swivel wheels making it easy to man oeuvre, it is fully compact able and includes a rain cover and great looks that makes me and my baby feel comfortable while using it.For more details visit the following link.
http://www.icoobaby.co.uk/disney_baby_range/pooh_range/10038_0c.html |
Here is a link that might be useful: Disney Pushchairs
RE: Baby stroller advice please
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| Jogging strollers are easy to fold and lightweight. Also owing to the large wheels you do not feel the bumps in the ground. you can find a sroller that fits you needs and you height here: http://strollersasap.com/jog_Jogger.html |
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