Help picking a stroller please.

Mattkarn

Member
I need help picking a stroller, and feel overwhelmed with the all the choices. I have no idea which ones are decent and which ones stink, and the reviews are not very helpful. I want something that will last a while, I am tired of the $15 umbrella strollers that don't last. I know, you get what you pay for, that's why I'm here.

It will mainly be used for places like the park, zoo, museums, and the mall.

So here is what I want:
- Less than $150, preferably at Babies R Us (I have a 20% off coupon for there.)
- Compact fold, I have a small car (Toyota Corolla) and it needs to fit in the trunk.
- Needs to recline enough for a newborn.
- Easy to push and steer, the huge Graco ones are a PITA to steer.
- I forgot, I also need it to have a basket.

Here is what I would like, but its not a necessity.
- A higher weight limit, but I am ok with exceeding the weight limit on a stroller on the rare trips it is needed.
- A snack tray.

It will mainly be used for a 7 lb. two week old. But also occasionally for a 34 lb. 20 month old, and a 48 lb. 4 year old. I usually carry the 20 month old in the Ergo on my back and the four year old walks, but sometimes strollers are more convenient.

Help me out please. :)
 
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kelsy

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i recently came across the Uppa g-lite and g-luxe! they are GREAT!! a lot like a maclaren. i really like them b/c i am tall and am constantly kicking the back of strollers. the uppa handles are just a smidge taller than the maclaren handles (which is why i went with them over the maclaren volo).

the g-lite is 129 and the g-luxe is 159. the gluxe reclines, the g-lite does not. if you can still find a g-lite 2008 model, they are on clearance right now and were 99 bucks instead of 129... the g-luxe is new this year.. 2009

i havent had mine for long yet, so i dont know how it holds up, but i am hoping it is good. the weight limit is 40 lbs, it stands when you fold it, and it has a removable seat cushion that you can take off and wash! BONUS!!!

HTH!
 

hsjwmom

New member
They don't have this at BRU, but it is on clearance for $129.99 (originally 279.99) with free shipping and no tax...

Chicco c1

I have this exact stroller and :love: it! I can't believe I'm saying this, but I like it more than my Maclaren Quest. :eek:

The c1 goes up to 50lbs and still steers fine. I push my 50# 6yo in it sometimes! DD3 is more comfy in it, too. It folds pretty small, has a terrific tilting hood w/pocket, and holds a fully loaded diaper bag and numerous shopping bags on the handles WITHOUT being tippy! :D I am such a dork, loving this stroller so much. We just spent hours at the mall today and it just reinforced how happy I am with it. My only issue is that it is a little heavy, especially compared to the Mac. (I am a wussy weakling :eek:)
 

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