So all you stroller collectors...

urchin_grey · Jan 17, 2011

Help me out. I know nothing of good strollers. What are some strollers good for urban living? Something that won't be a pain to drag down stairs or occasionally onto a bus? Bram is 5.5 but teeny and can't walk very well yet so a really good stroller will be a must. Storage underneath would be good too in case we walk to the grocery store for a few things. I'm on a budget, but I don't mind spending what I need to for a really good one, as long as its not like... more than my rent.

Jennifer mom to my 7 · Jan 17, 2011

Well, what's your rent

christineka · Jan 17, 2011

urchin_grey said:
Help me out. I know nothing of good strollers. What are some strollers good for urban living? Something that won't be a pain to drag down stairs or occasionally onto a bus? Bram is 5.5 but teeny and can't walk very well yet so a really good stroller will be a must. Storage underneath would be good too in case we walk to the grocery store for a few things. I'm on a budget, but I don't mind spending what I need to for a really good one, as long as its not like... more than my rent.

I got my stroller off of/ baby earth's gaga deals. There are frequently strollers up. Once you find a few that would be good, you might get lucky. I paid $33 for mine

urchin_grey · Jan 17, 2011

Jennifer mom to my 7 said:
Well, what's your rent

Around $475.

Its a teeny, cute little studio. I lurve it. I can't wait to see what the power bill will be. LOL

crunchierthanthou · Jan 17, 2011

I'd probably do a Mac Techno or Quest. That's what our friends who lived in NYC had- as did about half the people we passed when we were there visiting them.

I love my BJ City Elite (and walk at least 1.5 miles with it daily), but I wouldn't want to be hopping on and off the bus with it. the City Mini would probably be better for that, but if you're going for small fold, stick with an umbrella. :twocents:

I don't know how many groceries your could fit in any of those baskets. I always wear a backpack to the grocery store. Although, I can fit more than you would think in the dinky basket. The newer models are supposed to have bigger/more accessible ones, too.

The BOB revolution has a better basket, but it's similar in bulk to the the BJCE.

The Mountain Buggy Urban has the best basket of all, IMO, but again, not a hop on the bus kind of stroller.

Jennifer mom to my 7 · Jan 17, 2011

I would love to suggest a bugaboo bee plus to you, but that would be more than your rent

But it is ergonomic enough to throw over your shoulder when folded and at around 18-19 pounds, light enough to carry that way. Plus, it is reversible, and the one thing that annoys me is if I have a kid in a forward facing stroller, and I want to have a conversation! Really hard sometimes if they are facing away from you under a canopy!

http://www.bugaboo.com/learn/bugaboo-bee?id=6010

So, next up would be a maclaren. Sturdy, umbrella fold, light weight, several models.

Probably a triumph, since I don't think you need a full recline. Basket is decent, and you can get an organizer to hang off the handles as well.

http://www.albeebaby.com/maclaren-triumph-strollers.html

ntrenary · Jan 17, 2011

I agree with Maclaren! Out of all the strollers I've had maclarns are still my fav!
ETA: look for them on Craigslist. I always see them listed on my CL.

urchin_grey · Jan 17, 2011

Ooh I like the Bugaboo.

Being able to turn him around to face me would be really handy too, since he uses ASL to communicate. I could get it, but I should probably hold on to most of my savings until I actually get a job there.

So maybe a cheaper one now, the Bugaboo later.

I like the Maclarens too though. Especially because they are so light.

The basket isn't really top priority though. There are some grocery stores very close by that I might go to if I needs just a few things, but Whole Foods is a mile away, so I'll probably just go there for bigger shopping (and just drive).

autumnlily · Jan 17, 2011

There is the Phil & Ted Smart stroller and it has an attachment you can purchase to make the seat reversible. I'd have to play with the fold again to remember if it is smooth at all.

The Maclaren would be nice too!

I had the Bee in mind but it's a hefty price tag

Jennifer mom to my 7 · Jan 17, 2011

urchin_grey said:
Ooh I like the Bugaboo. Being able to turn him around to face me would be really handy too, since he uses ASL to communicate. I could get it, but I should probably hold on to most of my savings until I actually get a job there. So maybe a cheaper one now, the Bugaboo later.

I like the Maclarens too though. Especially because they are so light.

The basket isn't really top priority though. There are some grocery stores very close by that I might go to if I needs just a few things, but Whole Foods is a mile away, so I'll probably just go there for bigger shopping (and just drive).

since I wasn't the only one... keep an eye on craiglist and ebay for a bee... might be worth a shot

urchin_grey · Jan 18, 2011

Okay yeah, you may have just sold me on the P&T just for the waterproof seat! :ROTFLMAO: I have the messiest kid ever.

urchin_grey · Jan 18, 2011

Jennifer mom to my 7 said:
since I wasn't the only one... keep an eye on craiglist and ebay for a bee... might be worth a shot

Yeah, I definitely will. So far I haven't found much on my CL yet. Mostly travel systems with a few BOB and P&T joggers. Who jogs in New Orleans?? LOL

lovinwaves · Jan 18, 2011

My Target had two Maclaren Volos for $49 today. That would be great in your weather because it's mesh and will allow more breathing through the stroller and keep Bram cooler. Quick and easy fold, light weight, and it comes with a shoulder strap!

urchin_grey · Jan 18, 2011

Thanks, I will go look at Target tomorrow! I've been meaning to go there anyway to see what else they had on sale.

pandabearmomma07 · Jan 18, 2011

Zulilly has this one on sale and my friends all RAVE about it.

http://www.zulily.com/uppababy011811.html

flutie128 · Jan 18, 2011

I would recommend the Baby Jogger City Mini or Micro.

Polola0628 · Jan 19, 2011

It's not ritzy or anything, no crazy bells and whistles... but this was the best stroller in the world. Ever. In the universe.

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it is NOT as ugly as it is in the picture. The weird steering wheel thing is removable.

The storage basket is HUGE! I could easily fit $150 worth of groceries in there. The basket itself has two openings, one at your child's feet and one at the back of the stroller where it normally is. If your kid drops a cup, toy, whatever, it will most likely fall in the basket and won't get lost

It rides really well on rough terrain. I live in Chicago. This thing was even pretty OK on the beach! I live in a basement apartment and had to lug it up and down and sideways and.. you get it

It wasn't terribly hard and was super easy to fold.

They have some other colors available but i've found that the other colors don't have the cool storage basket

It fit easily in my husband's 98 jetta's trunk... where it ended up getting crashed... *waah*

erikanohelani · Jan 19, 2011

urchin_grey said:
Yeah, I definitely will. So far I haven't found much on my CL yet. Mostly travel systems with a few BOB and P&T joggers. Who jogs in New Orleans?? LOL

You live in New Orleans? I live in MS and we go to NO at least a few times a year. Recently, we took a trip with our 3 1/2 son in a Baby Jogger City Mini. It was a dream to use in NO because it is easy to push. The streets aren't paved well in some areas and the BJ handled it nicely!

We also took this stroller on our Disney World trip and the easy fold came in handy when riding the train and shuttle.

spiderangs · Jan 19, 2011

Jennifer mom to my 7 said:
So, next up would be a maclaren. Sturdy, umbrella fold, light weight, several models.

Probably a triumph, since I don't think you need a full recline. Basket is decent, and you can get an organizer to hang off the handles as well.

http://www.albeebaby.com/maclaren-triumph-strollers.html

Yea this... I own Maclaren Triumph for almost 4 years and it's still strong. Been flying with this stroller twice to NY.. travel to California many times... used it to Disneyland.. you name it all. Carrying strap is very helpful as well.

urchin_grey · Jan 21, 2011

No Volos at my Target, nor at the one in the next town over.

In fact, most of their strollers were gone!

erikanohelani said:
You live in New Orleans? I live in MS and we go to NO at least a few times a year. Recently, we took a trip with our 3 1/2 son in a Baby Jogger City Mini. It was a dream to use in NO because it is easy to push. The streets aren't paved well in some areas and the BJ handled it nicely!

We also took this stroller on our Disney World trip and the easy fold came in handy when riding the train and shuttle.

I'm across the lake from NO right now, but that's where I'm planning on moving. Well, actually the apartment I want is in Metairie, but everything is still in walking distance. And its just a short bus ride to downtown and the zoo and all that.

I am liking the City Mini the more I look at it too! I REALLY like the one handed fold because Bram isn't so great at walking yet (he has a joint deformity/low tone) so it would be really great to be able to just fold it up in one motion while holding on to him. And you are right about the streets there, some of them are ancient.

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