https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:31:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737366 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:05:43 +0000 bunnylove08 737366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no i didnt test it out. We have a snap and go and Uppa Baby G-Luxe </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737358 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:02:54 +0000 Foodnerd81 737358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah-- the folding was a good one to test too. I am less worried about it getting in and out of my car, since I walk 95% of the time, but being able to fold it easily is still key. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737294 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:46:58 +0000 Meltini 737294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I went a few weeks ago and pushed them around, played with all the features, opened and closed them, and tested the stability. I just went back today to push our two favorites around the store and I plan on going back in a couple days to take the one I like the most out for a test drive in the parking lot and hopefully try to put it in and take it out of my car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737235 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:32:09 +0000 heffalump 737235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I probably could have but didn't even think about it. It was recommended by a mommy friend so I trusted her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737064 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:37:47 +0000 MrsTiz 737064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I only have one that I want so I didn't have to hunt down a ton of them. I went to BRU and as soon as I saw it in person I loved it, and it drove like a dream. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737060 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:35:40 +0000 lawbee11 737060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737058 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:35:32 +0000 Alivoo01 737058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! The hubby and I went to BuyBuyBaby a few times to test drive various strollers and see how each one folded up, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737036 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:23:07 +0000 ladyfingers 737036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, even though it's recommended. I was confident in our choice (the city mini). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737030 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:21:32 +0000 Foodnerd81 737030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had pretty much decided before I went to the store, based on reviews from people I knew and just reading the specs online, but I needed to test drive them and compare before I spent a lot of money on a stroller. I'm getting an UB Vista, but wanted to make sure I really did like it that much better than a City Mini or the UB Cruz. But I have had multiple occasions when I could test them out since all the big baby stores and the boutique ones have them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-737008 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:13:59 +0000 Boheme 737008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sort of - A friend had her Bob with her one time and told me to try it out. I fell in love and got one too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736984 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:07:21 +0000 SAHM0811 736984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: maybe try some independent retailers? i always see these little local baby shops in the 'burbs and they have more stroller brands. but yeah, if you're fine with online returns, i guess it's not a big deal. i hate them though, even for little things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736944 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:59:08 +0000 autumnlove 736944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SAHM0811: I want to go to the store you recommended in K-town but I don't know when I'll be out there. DH is going to take a one month leave so I won't need a double yet...but LO will only attend daycare part time this summer so I probably need it then! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736928 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:56:25 +0000 SAHM0811 736928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I definitely test drove before buying! I'm stroller obsessed though. But especially for a double... I took the longest time to decide and once I did, I was sooo glad I waited. #2 was already almost 1 year old, but it was worth waiting since she was so little the first year anyway and we babywore a lot. I don't know... I just didn't want to be unhappy with such a big stroller like a double and I hate online returns.</p> <p>i think you could definitely wait it out if you wanted... or check out some local baby stores that have more brands than BRU. I'm sure they're out there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736924 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:56:15 +0000 LazyLightning 736924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, no place to do so. Bought it online. Seems fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736917 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:54:56 +0000 yerpie110 736917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did go stroller test-driving for our UppaBaby Cruz, but we are thinking of getting an umbrella stroller eventually and would trust reviews from our friends. I will say it was a fun way to spend the afternoon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736912 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:54:09 +0000 hilsy85 736912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup I did. Made me feel more confident in my choice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736904 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:52:27 +0000 looch 736904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The one stroller I didn't test drive turned out to be the one I hated with the passion of 1000 burning suns. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-test-drive-your-strollers#post-736876 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:46:29 +0000 autumnlove 736876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was able to test drive our Chicco stroller frame and Bob but I wasn't able to test out our Uppababy G-luxe.</p> <p>I will probably buy a double stroller online based on reviews and hope for the best. </p>