Hello all. I'm a frequent lurker, but this is the first time I've posted. I'm hoping you all can help me with a stroller buying decision.
I already have a Peg Perego GT3 jogging stroller. It's built like a tank and I love it, but only when DH is around to wrestle with it, since it's super heavy to lift in and out of my SUV. Basically, we just use that stroller for outdoor festivals, etc.
I also had a Maclaren Quest. (Key word is "had".) The 3rd time I used it, the hinges partially collapsed with my baby sitting in it. I discovered that both hinges were missing a rivet, probably left out during factory assembly. Since I bought it (new) on eBay, Maclaren customer service wouldn't help me. The Quest has since went to Stroller Heaven...or perhaps Stroller He**? I did like the stroller while it lasted though.
So, I need to replace the Quest. Obviously, after my experience, I don't want to purchase another Maclaren. Right now, I'm thinking about either the Britax Blink or the Joovy Kooper. Both are priced good at Albee. The Blink seems to be almost exactly like the Quest I had. The Kooper catches my eye because of the huge sunshade, as well as the cool style of it.
Some notes:
*Baby is almost 5 months old.
*Would like to stay around $100-$150 price range.
*Infrequent use for mall, Disney, etc (will use the Peg for outdoorsy things).
*Hoping my stroller purchase will last from now until 5-6 years old.
Which one would you recommend for us...the Blink or the Kooper? Or, is there another great stroller in this price that I'm missing? Thanks for your help.
I already have a Peg Perego GT3 jogging stroller. It's built like a tank and I love it, but only when DH is around to wrestle with it, since it's super heavy to lift in and out of my SUV. Basically, we just use that stroller for outdoor festivals, etc.
I also had a Maclaren Quest. (Key word is "had".) The 3rd time I used it, the hinges partially collapsed with my baby sitting in it. I discovered that both hinges were missing a rivet, probably left out during factory assembly. Since I bought it (new) on eBay, Maclaren customer service wouldn't help me. The Quest has since went to Stroller Heaven...or perhaps Stroller He**? I did like the stroller while it lasted though.
So, I need to replace the Quest. Obviously, after my experience, I don't want to purchase another Maclaren. Right now, I'm thinking about either the Britax Blink or the Joovy Kooper. Both are priced good at Albee. The Blink seems to be almost exactly like the Quest I had. The Kooper catches my eye because of the huge sunshade, as well as the cool style of it.
Some notes:
*Baby is almost 5 months old.
*Would like to stay around $100-$150 price range.
*Infrequent use for mall, Disney, etc (will use the Peg for outdoorsy things).
*Hoping my stroller purchase will last from now until 5-6 years old.
Which one would you recommend for us...the Blink or the Kooper? Or, is there another great stroller in this price that I'm missing? Thanks for your help.