I need stroller advice

[Beckers]

I am trying to find a stroller for the new baby, and I am completely stroller uneducated :o. I have always just bought what seemed the cheapest without being disposable, KWIM? Then I end up hating it and it sits in my garage :(

So, I am hoping you ladies can help me out!

I have a snap n go, for the early months, and a sling so I don't think I'll need something with a full recline.

I drive a Dodge caravan (not grand caravan) so the room behind the thrird row is pretty much non-existant.

DH always complained about the height of our past strollers, so something with tall handles would be good.

I can spend about $150 (might be able to bump that up if there are not any good options for that price)

Thank you so much, and this is really new to me so speak slowly and use small words :D

[mamom]

I love my Britax Preview. It folds nicely, umbrella style which I need to fit in my Grand Prix. Although it does fold larger than a cheep $20 umbrella stroller. It reclines. It has a nice basket, although it is kind of hard to get to when the stroller is reclined. It accepts a companion infant carrier carseat. It also has a zip off "diaper" bag with an external bottle/water bottle carrier. It however doesn't have a snack tray-I don't like to use my snack tray on my other stroller because after ridding in a trunk it always seems dirty for food! Also no parent drink holder, but I put mine in the diaper bag one!
Albeebaby.com has them for 69.88 in unity blue. I believe that they are older models but I didn't have a problem with that.

[sparkyd]

If you are looking for a stroller that will be your primary stroller for in the car, walking, traveling, I would suggest getting a really good umbrella stroller. They fit better in the car, and some airlines will only let you bring this type to the gate.

I just finished doing a lot of research to get one myself and I chose a Zooper Twist. I don't have it yet (on order) so unfortunately I can't tell you whether it will live up to my expectations! Basically I would say you want one with a higher weight limit, high seat back, and wide comfy seat. I was also looking for decent recline, a leg rest that goes up and down, and a good sun shade that comes far down while keeping its rounded shape (headroom) at the top. Also helpful if you or your partner is tall, is higher or adjustable handles. Also walk with it to see if you kick the back while walking normally.

I was going to buy a cheaper stroller that seemed perfectly fine, but when I put my son in it (10 months) he didn't look comfortable (kind of squished on the sides) and I didn't see how he would fit well in it when older. That was when I started looking at the higher weight limit, wider strollers. Everyone raves about MacLaren, but they were just too expensive for me, and I think the Zooper has all (maybe more) of the features of the higher-end MacLarens.

Check out this recent thread for a couple of other suggestions:
http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=41201

[joolsplus3]

Inglesina Trip supposedly has super tall handles, I'd look at that. Maclaren Quest is nice, but a little more tippy if you have a bag hanging off it and you take the baby out (it's rearish center of gravity makes Maclarens by far the easiest strollers to push and steer, but makes them a pain for hauling stuff, lol).

[ali's mom]

I have a Combi (Savvy, I think) and a Maclaren Techno XT. I hate the Combi. It is short and we always kick and trip over it while walking. It is also very hard to push unless you are pushing an infant. We LOVE the Techno. It has extendable handles, pushes very easy with my almost 5 year old in it and I never trip over it while walking. It is a breeze to collapse, even while holding a baby. The Techno is more than $150, but if you look around for one of last years patterns, you can get it for around $150.

[Beckers]

Thank you all so much! I think I am going to look ito the Inglesina Trip that joolsplus3 suggested...it sounds like exactly what we need :love:

Do you know if that is something that BRU typically carries in store so I can try it in person?

Also, if I do order online, what would be some good places to check for the best price?

Thanks again!!