https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them/page/2#post-18200 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:42:20 +0000 autumnlove 18200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby is due next month and we have two strollers...the Chicco Cortina and the Chicco Keyfit Caddy. I hope they work out! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them/page/2#post-17968 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:57:36 +0000 MH.Abroad 17968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great thread! I'm now leaning even more heavily towards the City Mini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them/page/2#post-13495 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:16:59 +0000 Andrea 13495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wrote a novel as a comment to Bee's latest blog post! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them/page/2#post-13493 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:13:45 +0000 LivsMama 13493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have Liv in the umbrella stroller now. Started at about 3 months. But she had excellent head control, and the G Luxe reclines so we had it reclined some </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them/page/2#post-13394 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:52:36 +0000 Boots McGee 13394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not exactly sure, so maybe other posters will weigh in, but I think you can safely start using the umbrella strollers when your baby can sit up well (around 6 months or so). The Cruz is out; we just saw it the other day while we were out shopping. I, of course, drooled over it, but for what we need I still would have gone with the Vista. The Cruz reminded me of both the Bugaboo Bee and the Baby Jogger City Mini -- lighter overall, smaller wheels and easy fold, but without the flimsier frame that many umbrellas seem to have. I would have considered a Cruz if I lived somewhere where I was doing a lot of walking indoors or on smooth sidewalks. But I also would have considered the Cruz in addition to, rather than in place of, an umbrella stroller. I think the Cruz is still too heavy and too expensive to be used on trips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-13373 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:49:25 +0000 anewme 13373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When did you start using the umbrella strollers? I'm dying to check out the uppababy Cruz when it comes out but now I'm thinking if I should skip it and just get an umbrella stroller </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-13363 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:18:35 +0000 LivsMama 13363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boots McGee you sound just like me lol. I LOVE UB </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-13333 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:41:37 +0000 BSB 13333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChopSuey- I don't even have any kids yet but I want that Orbit double stroller! I love the whole system. Putting that stroller and car seat system on my wish list. </p> <p>ETA: Uhh, nevermind, I just saw the price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-13328 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:36:17 +0000 williamsh2 13328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a snap n go and the City Mini. My son is 5 months old and we don't really use the snap n go anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-13307 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:54:29 +0000 heffalump 13307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Chicco travel system and it meets our needs now, but when she's a little older I feel like I'll want an umbrella stroller. Just something easier to fit in the car and take in and out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-13261 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:48:16 +0000 Boots McGee 13261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After five months with a snap-and-go/car seat, I now have and am having a torrid love affair with the UppaBaby Vista. I'm convinced the Vista is one of the best strollers on the market. We live in the city and take our Vista everywhere. It steers easily, folds up quickly, has wheels that will go up and down stairs (we have four at the entrance to our building), and includes a basket that will readily take the place of a cart for me at Target! Because I'm so devoted to UppaBaby, we just bought the G-Luxe (also fabulous!) for an umbrella stroller to take on some upcoming trips. We just don't want to risk having the Vista damaged or stolen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-12109 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:08:49 +0000 MH.Abroad 12109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has been one of the most difficult things I've researched. I still don't know what stroller/s we'll get. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-12098 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:43:14 +0000 T.H.O.U. 12098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the b ready and I love it. I use it almost every day either on a walk at home or out and about in my car. We probably will look into an umbrella later. I think I like the look of the chicco liteway which is about $100 and has a recline </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-3051 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:22:54 +0000 duetletterpress 3051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>one. bugaboo bee. love it and it meets all of our needs :] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2960 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:05:25 +0000 Iiamsn01 2960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two right now The Bumbleride Queen B &amp; the Flite. I love them both for different reasons. We are trying for #2 though and might need to look into a double stroller. I am thinking City Select I am in love with all the variations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2876 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:23:41 +0000 graciegrace2000 2876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the uppababy vista (love) and a Maclaren (umbrella... not sure which one it is since it was a gift). Uppababy is a bit heavy and the Maclaren was a dream when I went to Korea a few weeks back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2858 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:42:37 +0000 banana 2858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@katedel - thanks for the reco! I'll definitely check out the Chicco liteway since you mentioned it might be what I was looking for. (crossing fingers!)</p> <p>@livsmama - i have several friends who also have the vista and love it and have become uppababy fans....so i'll also check out the g-luxe since it reclines, which is a necessity since we're out and about a lot during his naptimes. </p> <p>Thanks for all of your help ladies! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2759 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:12:36 +0000 mrs. wagon 2759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>UppaBaby is local for us (and RJ and Rob Sr. are featured on the cover of their catalog! Totally random...) so we have a Vista and we absolutely love it. That being said, we never take it on public transportation and we haven't done any air travel yet. If/when we ever have to, we'll get a G-Luxe or G-Lite from the factory. They sell refurbished and seconds at huge discounts (and they have great customer service so you don't even have to worry about anything going wrong... they fix or replace it immediately!) </p> <p>Oh... we did start out with a snap n go and then eventually got the carseat adapter for the Vista. We did this so we could do research and choose a stroller after we knew what we wanted. But now that we know, we can rid of our snap n go since the Vista works for us (and will work great as a double stroller as well). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2540 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:18:31 +0000 Red 2540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JBHOPS, we bought the Peg Perego Vela with Primo Viaggio Car Seat and I think this will be the only stroller we'll need til she's too big for one. I actually borrowed a friend's umbrella stroller for a trip and had wished that I brought the Vela instead.</p> <p>What I love about it: one-hand open and close, stands up when closed, large canopy shade, reclines to almost flat and super duper light (10 lbs?). The car seat also clicks in easily (no adapter needed) and sizewise, it's comparable if not smaller than the Maclaren when open. The only cons are that while it rides really smooth on regular sidewalks, the smallish wheels don't do too well on rough terrain. The restraining strap design is a toss-up - it isn't permanently secured to the back of the seat - at first I hated it but now I kinda like it cause it gives my LO more range of movement.</p> <p>It's not perfect but seriously, that one-handed open/close is so easy, it more than makes up for the cons.</p> <p>I have the 2010 version and it looks like they already made improvements to it:<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFHsBeUZqOk" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFHsBeUZqOk</a> - not sure why she's using two hands when you only need one hand and one motion.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY7IliABaPE" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY7IliABaPE</a> </p> <p>......although now it's heavier (15.8lbs) but that toy loop is pretty cool (might have to jimmy-rig one on mine ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2513 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:49:02 +0000 LivsMama 2513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Annab53 - we love our vista so much that we wanted to stick with the brand if we could. We wanted an umbrella stroller that was light, portable, and reclines, and the G-Luxe came up. We tested it out with a few others and loved it. Plus it stands when it's folded. Ideal for city living. It's a little pricier, but IMO uppababy is worth it. The G-Lite is similar, but doesnt recline, so that didn't work for us </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2480 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:29:02 +0000 Ambergontrail 2480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the stroller frame we used exclusively until 10 months (then we added the Quest Sport Umbrella), we also have a baby jogger performance jogging stroller. We're looking into the Britax B-Ready for #2, with jump seat (someday in the future, hahaha).. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2477 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:11:38 +0000 mamachamp 2477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@annab53 I've heard good things about the chicco liteway, and I think it might be what you're looking for. </p> <p>MrBee- Why don't you like the Maclaren Quest? We have the bumbleride Indie, but also registered for that as an umbrella. Congrats on the new addition:)<br /> ~Kate (champagne) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2433 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:28:48 +0000 mrsnarbonne 2433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @Looch, it really depends on your lifestyle. We live in a city with not-so-great sidewalks, we take public transportation and have a smaller car for the city driving, do a lot of international travel, and I'm usually alone with my son.</p> <p>The only stroller that we bought was the Maclaren XLR - it's a little heavy when lugging it up and down a street car but overall it's worked for us from birth and beyond and is well-constructed. I've checked it as baggage, with and without a stroller bag, and it's still in good shape. I can use it with Baby #2, when we get there. </p> <p>Although I should add, when going through airports what we do is that I wear my son in the baby carrier and we put our carry-on bags on the stroller - makes a great luggage trolley. (Our bags weigh more than our son!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-2330 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:09:22 +0000 banana 2330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@livsmama - I'm looking for a lightweight umbrella stroller than reclines and isn't too expensive (under $100?). We use our Bee every day and totally love it because it's small, easy to fold/unfold and is easy to steer. But I think I want something lighter, smaller and less expensive (so that I don't have to worry about leaving it unattended). What made you decide to go with the G-Luxe? I saw it at a store recently and loved it but haven't done my research so I passed on it. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-1985 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:30:28 +0000 LivsMama 1985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@momentspasslow - we bought the car seat adapter for our UBV but unfortunately Liv DESPISES being in the car seat. She hates it with a burning passion in or out of the car. So we have yet to use it. </p> <p>@Annabee53- do you want a system or an umbrella for traveling? We're going with the Uppababy G-Luxe for our travel stroller. It weighs 11lbs I think. It doesn't fully recline but it comes close. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-1984 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:25:21 +0000 holdonforonemoreday 1984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Britax B-Ready, which I LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! It is similar to the Uppa, but a lower price point. I got mine with the Chaperone car seat that clips directly onto the stroller. It is so easy to use. When I have a second baby I can put the older baby in the toddler seat and get a infant adapter that clips the infant seat to the bottom or put the older baby on the bottom. It is really cool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-1950 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:21:28 +0000 Katm558 1950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got our FOURTH stroller in the last two years, but this one was out of necessity. At first we were gifted a Graco travel system, but I wish I had done more research on what I wanted in a stroller. I used to work at Walt Disney World and the Graco strollers were what I saw every person toting their kids around in, so I didn't really know any differently. It lasted about 9 months, but took up too much space in my car trunk, and just didn't steer very well while pushing a baby and walking two dogs.</p> <p>After a ton of research and deciding on a budget, we bought a Baby Jogger City Mini brand new, off of craigslist. I have never once regretted that purchase, in fact, it was the BEST baby purchase we've ever made! Not only is the stroller lightweight and super duper easy to fold, it takes up a tiny amount of space in a trunk. The best feature is probably it's maneuverability; I can literally steer it with two fingers while my 25 lb. son sits in it. It has a wide canopy, and you can buy the accessories that you want for it (like a parent tray/cupholders, car seat adaptor). The storage basket is quite tiny and hard to access, but it hasn't been that big of an issue for us.</p> <p>We also bought a cheapo umbrella stroller to get thru the airport when we travel. I didn't want my expensive City Mini to be damaged by the airlines, and needed something easy to lift onto the security xrays by myself. I hate the thing, cause it's so low and doesn't steer well, but for $10 it gets the job done.</p> <p>We just bought our second Baby Jogger stroller, but only because we need a double since our second son is due in a few weeks. Indiana still needs to be strapped into a stroller when we go out, especially when he has to take a nap in the afternoon. We bought the City Select stroller, which can convert from a single to a double in-line. It has a large storage basket, and we purchased the car seat adaptor for our Graco car seat. It is easy to fold, lightweight for a double stroller, and easy to steer. Although we haven't used it yet, I'm confident that we made the right decision with this choice as our double stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-1914 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:44:22 +0000 looch 1914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had, still have and will always have stroller envy. This causes major issues with selecting one. If I had to do it all over again, there are so many things I would consider, here are just a few:</p> <p>1. Do you drive or rely on public transportation for the majority of your travelling?<br /> 2. Where will you store the stroller?<br /> 3. Are you mostly alone with baby or do you have SO to help you with the stroller?<br /> 4. Do you have any travel plans within the first year of baby's life?<br /> 5. Do you plan to buy an infant car seat (if so, pick this out first)?<br /> 6. What's your budget?<br /> 7. Can you test drive the models, or must you rely on a video posted on line?<br /> 8. How important are "components" to you? These include bassinets, seats, telescoping handles, having baby face you vs. facing out, etc.</p> <p>I could write an entire guide about this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-1871 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:32:31 +0000 banana 1871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@vcha88 - I have the Bee+ (2010 model). Yeah, I totally know what you're saying about the older models. My friends who have the regular bee (not the plus) didn't really like it because of the reasons you stated. But they thankfully fixed it for the newer models. I agree with you. Love the way it steers. :) Plus my hubs thinks it looks "cool". He likes the white "rims" (*rolling eyes*)</p> <p>I'm actually looking for a SUPER lightweight stroller for traveling (like going to Disneyland, etc). Ideally it would fully recline too. Do you have any recos? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-strollers-do-you-own-how-do-you-likelovehate-them#post-1859 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:58:27 +0000 momentspassslow 1859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the City Mini and LOVE it. We got the infant car seat adapter ($40) and plan to use it exclusively. We live in the suburbs so I drive everywhere that I need to bring the stroller. I also walk a lot with it in the neighborhood and plan to jog with it eventually. (My little guy is only 6 weeks!) It is not considered a jogging stroller but I don't really run fast, so I'm okay with it. I think it will last us a very long time. It is SO amazingly easy to fold and unfold. The one minor issue I've seen so far is that the basket underneath doesn't hold a ton - but I also don't really see the need for a ton of storage, I feel like it would just end up being filled with junk anyway! </p>