https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doll-stroller-help-please#post-2927422 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:19:22 +0000 togetherthroughlife 2927422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonJack: thanks for the rec! I appreciate it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doll-stroller-help-please#post-2927417 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:01:36 +0000 LemonJack 2927417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a tall for his age almost 3 year old, and he will sometimes push around one of our strollers. It doesn’t seem too small for him.</p> <p>This stroller is a newer version of one we got for my now 5 year old a couple of years ago. It’s sturdier than the other doll strollers we have and has lasted much longer! She still likes to use it sometimes.</p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/perfectly-cute-double-stroller-for-baby-dolls/-/A-84836883" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/perfectly-cute-double-stroller-for-baby-dolls/-/A-84836883</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doll-stroller-help-please#post-2927416 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:39:25 +0000 togetherthroughlife 2927416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is about to turn 3 and asked for a doll stroller for her birthday. Well, she specifically asked for a Spiderman doll stroller. That doesn't exist, so I bought some Spiderman fabric patches which I will affix to a cheap doll stroller. :)</p> <p>Here's my question. She is on the tall side for her age. Over 3 feet. Would she be able to play with and push around one of those cheap umbrella strollers? Like the Cosco brand they sell at Target/Walmart, etc.?</p> <p>If not, I will get her one of the small, cheap baby doll strollers they have at the big box stores. She already has one like that but it's starting to break which is why she wanted a replacement in the first place.</p> <p>But help! I am curious if anyone's preschool age kids are able to play with a regular sized umbrella stroller easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911116 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 20:53:11 +0000 MrsSRS 2911116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At the other end of the price spectrum, I had a Countours Elite that was great. Way longer than a city mini double which would have been my first choice after loving their single years ago, but super easy to steer with good brakes and positionable seats and easy enough to fold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911062 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:59:42 +0000 agold 2911062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd choose the Thule double over the Bob Dualie. The Thule is lighter and sleeker and just all around awesome. However, it might have a lesser weight capacity. I think my own 3.5 yr old is growing out of it. But I'd for sure look for one second hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911056 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:38:53 +0000 PinkElephant 2911056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: I’d also say a big no to the wagon on a hill unless you borrow one and try it first. DH got some reason put DD3 in a wagon to go get DD1 from school recently, and it was as bad going down (no brakes, so kept hitting my ankles) as it was going back up (I find pulling more work with less control than pushing).</p> <p>The Baby Jogger City Select is a workhorse - they’re $$$ but pretty easy to find used in many areas for much less. Bonus is it converts easily to a single. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911055 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:52:08 +0000 Ms. RV 2911055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: The reason I was considering a wagon is because there is a mom on my street that walks her two kiddos daily in a wagon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911054 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:01:35 +0000 Littlebit7 2911054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely wouldn’t do a wagon that you are going to have to push/pull</p> <p>Look at a bob duallie or thule urban glide double. They are expensive but nothing else will come close to the push. There is a strong resale market; in my area they are for sale alllll the time. </p> <p>Babyjogger also makes a true running stroller (double) summit XC I think it’s called. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911053 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:34:03 +0000 Petitduck 2911053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had a bob duallie for years and love it. I’d choose between that and a Thule, personally. I hate having to pack up my bob for the van though, but that only happens about once every 6 months, otherwise it’s strictly for walks and lives in my garage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911052 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:00:50 +0000 Becky 2911052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a BOB Duallie that’s really easy to push. I’d go for a Thule if we didn’t already have it though. Definitely tight wheels because they’re meant for running. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-recommendations#post-2911051 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:41:10 +0000 Ms. RV 2911051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live on top of a very big hill. I have a Joovy Caboose but I struggle pushing it up the hill. It feels like there is too much weight over the back wheels because they feel wiggly. </p> <p>Anyone have a double stroller they love for walks? I am also considering this:<br /> Baby Trend Mars Red Tour 2-in-1 Stroller Wagon</p> <p><a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Baby-Trend-Mars-Red-Tour-2-in-1-Stroller-Wagon/796578533" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Baby-Trend-Mars-Red-Tour-2-in-1-Stroller-Wagon/796578533</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-stroller-un-recall#post-2892664 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:54:31 +0000 Becky 2892664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you seen the latest? I just got an email from Amazon with a link to a recall of the replacement part that was provided during the "un-recall". Does anyone have an extra Thule lying around? </p> <p><a href="https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/britax-recalls-modified-thru-bolt-axles-for-use-with-bob-jogging-strollers-distributed" rel="nofollow">https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/britax-recalls-modified-thru-bolt-axles-for-use-with-bob-jogging-strollers-distributed</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890341 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:21:54 +0000 agold 2890341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get a Cruz with a piggy back. I just sold my 2016 great condition cruz for $200 on facebook, just for pricing reference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890184 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:01:11 +0000 PurplePumps 2890184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: I don't live in the city, so I wouldn't need it to carry a haul of groceries or anything like that. I guess it's not a huge deal, I don't really find my self using the basket anymore now anyway like I did before when I used the Bravo as a car seat carrier in markets. </p> <p>@Pollywog: @tysonja: Thanks! It's great to hear that it's lasted so long without any issues! I haven’t used my Bravo all that much imo, 2-3x a week short walk on paved roads, some mall trips, city outtings and what not only since the weather started getting better in April and I’ve already noticed the left back wheel wobbling! The roughest surface it's been on is Boston city brick. </p> <p>@SweetiePie: I think I'm gonna end up getting it. The Albee sale ends on Monday night so I'm going to go to buybuybaby and mess around with it in person before making a final decision. The harder part I think is deciding between Grey or Teal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890170 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 09:49:02 +0000 SweetiePie 2890170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! We just moved to the burbs last week and I have been itching to get rid of my UB Vista but really kinda needed it in the city. I’ve been wanting to replace it with the CityMiniGT.<br /> But I already have a yo-yo as our travel stroller and I’ve used it almost daily since we moved here so wondering if it’s enough at this point. DS2 is already 16 months.<br /> So basically I’m just following along to read the praises of the CityMini to see if it’s worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890168 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:17:17 +0000 Nonimouse 2890168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have the mini gt, but I love it! I can easily push with one hand., its easy to lift and fold (it will stand on its side). The big wheels off road well and the hand brake is nice. The basket is small, but I still totally recommend this stroller! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890165 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:35:00 +0000 hitchhiker 2890165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no experience with these particular strollers, but I think a stroller that is easy to push and that you like is worth it if you can afford it. I am frustrated every time we borrow a stroller that's difficult to push with one hand after using our Bob for many years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890164 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:32:59 +0000 tysonja 2890164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have the 2011 mini as well that has lasted us 3 kids, 2 foster kids, and still going strong for LO#4 who is just a few weeks old right now, but using it already with the carseat adapter. i've loved it! the maneuverability, the one hand close, the one hand steering, giant sun cover... it's all been great. yes, the small basket and small basket opening is definitely a downside, but if you don't plan on doing a lot of shopping with it then i think it is fine. i hang my diaper bag on the handle or wear it as a back pack though, as shoving it all in the basket would be too annoying. we also have the 2010 city select double, and i DO love using the giant basket underneath. </p> <p>if i could go back i would get the GT just cause, but that said, the regular mini has been more than worth it's $$ for us, in my opinion :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890143 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:47:30 +0000 Pollywog 2890143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a city mini circa 2014. I bought it used and I use it every day. My super frugal husband's only regret is that he wishes we bought it new because it's starting to show it's wear and he loves our city mini double gt so much more.</p> <p>I find that the basket holds enough. If it's not enough I throw a backpack together. We don't have a parent console.</p> <p>I've never needed it to stand upright and I bring that thing everywhere. It's light enough I can carry it one handed with a 14 month old in the other hand.</p> <p>What makes the city mini worth it's weight in gold to us is that my kids can get a dark, shaded nap in it without getting overheated. My kids have taken many long naps in there.</p> <p>In my opinion, I'd absolutely pay $50 more for the GT features. I love them in my double</p> <p>ETA, I live in a close-in suburb where I don't drive. The stroller goes on bumpy sidewalks well, into stores/playgrounds/libraries without a problem, and excels in public transportation. I've never driven mine, but I'm sure it would be fine to get in and out of a car </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890137 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 16:00:24 +0000 bhbee 2890137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of terrain will you use it on? How do you use the basket (like do you grocery shop with it or just need to throw a bag in)? I think that makes a huge difference in how useful features are. </p> <p>I have a 2011 city mini (before the gt) and it’s lasted 3 kids, still going strong. I had it as my “city car” for 2.5 years and now another 5 years of burbs where it’s in and out of the car. The basket was slightly annoying when I used it for shopping, but I found you can unsnap one part and for more in. I think the easy fold is awesome and would rarely have a reason to stand it up - right now it stands on its side/wheel in my mini trunk area. I did buy a parent console but super cheap on amazon. I also have bag clips for the handle. The canopy is amazing. </p> <p>I’m sure others can speak more to the gt specifically but thought I would chime in to say even the old one is a great everyday stroller! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890126 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:27:19 +0000 Littlebit7 2890126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That’s way too high for a 2011. I’d definitely pass. </p> <p>Where generally in the us are you located? I have a 2017 city select lux with basically every accessory known to man including the board and three regular seats, the bench seat etc I’ve been thinking about unloading. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chicco-bravo-vs-city-jogger-mini-gt#post-2890124 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:07:54 +0000 PurplePumps 2890124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi!<br /> I was wondering if anyone had experience with both of these strollers and had a preference for either.<br /> I currently have the Bravo, but I find it hard to push with one hand and rather bulky when folded up. I know the Mini and Mini GT are super popular and takes care of my two main complains about the Bravo. But on the downside it has a much smaller basket and no parent tray, though I'm ok with buying accessories. It also seems that the City can't stand on it's own when folded, do you find that to be a problem? I can't think of when I've ever been out and needed to fold my stroller and keep it upright, but my son is only 9mo, so we haven't had a TON of experience being out and about yet.</p> <p>My husband doesn't really think I should spend more on another stroller since we have a perfectly fine one according to him, and I do kind of agree if it's not going to be significantly better. Opinions? Do you think the Mini GT worth buying if I have the Bravo? It's currently on sale at Albee for only $200, so while it's not going to break the bank, I hate to waste money on another stroller if it's not worth it.</p> <p>I'm only currently looking at this one cause I cant justify spending much more even if they are better. And if it matters, we have the 3D lite too, but I don't really like it cause the canopy is pretty useless imo.</p> <p>And the regular City Mini is about $150, but I think the GT is worth the extra $50 over the Mini? Has anyone had or used both? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890116 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:55:37 +0000 Jellyfish 2890116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree, that seems high for a 2011, maybe wait or keep your eyes open for a newer model? Is there a Graco adapter you could buy? We have an old vista and will be using a adapter for the Chico car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890095 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:37:39 +0000 MLE81 2890095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I think I will continue to keep an eye on the listing to see what happens to the price. </p> <p>I don’t plan to use it as a double, but thought the buggy/skate board might be useful for my older DD to ride on when I’m/we’re out with both kids. Another drawback is that we wouldn’t be able to attach our Graco infant car seat, so we’d have to transfer babe to and from the bassinet if we’re using it before (s)he’s big enough for the other (rumble?) seat. I really liked the “Click and Connect” feature of our Graco when my DD was an infant, so thinking I might miss that with this stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890085 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:05:40 +0000 JJ2626 2890085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That seems high for a 2011 based on what I see on my local boards. I think $200 (or even less?) would be fair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890075 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:22:05 +0000 Foodnerd81 2890075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Echoing what @erinbaderin: said, they made big changes i think around 2014, primarily around how to functions as a double. It might even be hard to buy a rumble seat for the 2011. I had that stroller and loved it, but I don’t actually think that’s a great price considering the new version had such significant changes. Do you want your older in a seat or are you think she will just stand on the buggy board? Alaonkn the older one I believe the weight limit for the rumble seat is only 30-35 lbs- I switched my kids before my older was 3, as soon as the little one could in the rumble. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890072 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 05:01:07 +0000 pachamama 2890072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see newer ones on my FB site for that price, 8 years old is quite old! The Citi mini doubles come up a lot too for sale, I've heard good things about them!<br /> Maybe offer her $300? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890068 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:30:13 +0000 erinbaderin 2890068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you planning to use it as a double? If so, are you aware that on the 2011 the extra seat can only rear-face? They redesigned them around 2014 so it can face either way - personally I’d look for a newer one for that reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890060 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:45:48 +0000 Sams Mom 2890060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's clean, well maintained, and something you will be happy with I'd make an offer. Don't low-ball them too bad but it's always worth it to counter a little; either way if you're ok with the $324 you'll get a good deal or a great deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/secondhand-stroller-purchase-advice-needed#post-2890059 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:38:25 +0000 MLE81 2890059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To keep things brief, I am due with my second in November. My DD is currently 3 (she will be 3.5 when new baby arrives).</p> <p>I am currently eyeing a 2011 Uppababy Vista stroller on a local resale FB group. It appears to be in good condition and comes with a bassinet, stroller seat, and skate/buggy board. In the last week the price has dropped from $400 to $324. </p> <p>We currently have a 2015 Graco Click and Connect travel system that isn’t working that well lately (wheels keeping getting stuck), and it would only work for one kid at a time.</p> <p>Wondering if I should buy the Uppababy at the current selling price ($324), negotiate a lower price, or pass altogether? Any advice? </p>