https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 15:21:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-407668 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:57:25 +0000 Bluebonnet 407668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our City Mini! We used it with the carseat adapter until LO was sitting up. Its to easy to fold and get in and out of the car.</p> <p>Before you decide, go to stores and test out strollers. Put your purse in the stroller and push it around the store. Also try open and close it as well as lift it. This will give you an idea of how much of a pain it will be day to day.</p> <p>A friend recommended using a BOB as an everyday stroller. I thought about it, but decided against it after closing one and attempting to get it in my car. Its just too bulky and heavy for me to use on a daily basis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-407576 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:23:32 +0000 ValentineMommy 407576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>+1 for uppababy vista! granted, our LO isn't here yet, but we "test drove" them all in the store, folded them, etc, and just loved the vista. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-405535 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:17:53 +0000 aprk 405535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: glad to hear it!! I'm excited that we found something decent at a good price </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-405513 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:00:26 +0000 prettylizy 405513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went with the Britax B-ready for a few reasong. Originally I was in the UBV camp, but I found that the B-ready has many more options and configurations for a second seat than the UBV. I also like that I don't need an adaptor to attach the infant seat to the stroller since they are from the same company (we got the Britax chaperone infant seat). It's been great, handles like a DREAM (I used my SIL's graco travel system this weekend and there is a noticable difference!) it's been an awesome investment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-405499 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:52:02 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 405499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aprk: I loooooove my britax agile!<br /> Allows infant seat clip on<br /> Very light weight<br /> Modern<br /> Swirves and turns very easily </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-405492 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:48:17 +0000 mauri 405492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the city, but I just bought the uppa baby vista. Giggle.com is having their 20% Friends and Family sale this weekend, so we got a great deal on ours! It's promo code "FF12" if you want to jump on that deal too. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404408 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:47:32 +0000 BritneyD 404408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for the UB Vista! I live in the burbs and use my stroller daily on walks, shopping, etc. I love it and people stop me all the time to ask about it. It has the best basket I have seen and I love how high baby sits. I am used to folding it now and it fits in the trunk of my Murano easily. It might be difficult if it was being stored in the trunk of a car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404393 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:26:49 +0000 blackbird 404393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah so many great options, thank you ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404327 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:52:01 +0000 pastemoo 404327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just use our Graco travel system. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404322 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:47:08 +0000 roccoandkirby 404322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in the burbs and have the Britax B-agile. I didn't know I could love a stroller so much. Lightweight, folds easily, drives like a charm and fits into the trunk of my Mini Clubman. I highly recommend it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404317 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:39:53 +0000 Sammyfab 404317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in the burbs and we have the UBV. I love it and cannot say enough good things about it. I use it almost everyday to run errands with my LO (shopping, groceries, etc.) so I'm constantly taking it in and out of my car. I am 110 lbs and don't find it heavy, and I was able to find it for a steal on zulily so it wasn't 'ridiculously expensive.' it can be a pain to fold sometimes but otherwise I have no complaints.</p> <p>The other stroller I see all the time in my area is the City Select. These two definitely seem to be the most popular. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404268 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:37:16 +0000 regberadaisy 404268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I'm 5'5" and hubby is 6'3" and the stroller works great for both! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404264 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:31:25 +0000 tororojo 404264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're choosing between City Mini and B-Agile (which I THINK it what we're down to, although I like the B-Nimble, too, which sadly I can't find in a store) I have read in reviews that the B-Agile is great for long legs...possibly better than City Mini? I'm sure you could walk both around the store and see if either had an advantage for you there. I love that both are really light and easy to fold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404231 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:31:42 +0000 tysonja 404231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have the city mini with the carseat adapter and LOVEEEE it! the infant car seat snaps in so easily and still folds up super small with the adapter attached. i TOTALLY recommend it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404169 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:04:39 +0000 HabesBabe 404169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in the 'burbs and we love our B-Agile. There's no bar to get in the way while walking. Hubs is 6'3" and he can push the stroller, no problem. It's also easy to fold and fits into the trunk of our Highlander with room to spare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404164 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:55:26 +0000 birdofafeather 404164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the city select so we could upgrade easily for number two. My friend got the city mini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404142 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:30:18 +0000 plaidpants 404142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in the suburbs and love our UB Vista. We lived in a more urban area before and I actually appreciate it more now. The sidewalks are worse here than they were in the city. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404078 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:11:47 +0000 heffalump 404078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a travel system for when she was a newborn. It's pretty bulky but doable. Now that LO is older we use a cheapo umbrella stroller, I love it, very easy to use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404076 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:08:56 +0000 hellobeeboston 404076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in the burbs and use the city mini -- I love it!</p> <p>We got the adapter for the carseat so we have been using that until he is bigger.... But it's been great for walks and trips to the supermarket so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404066 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:49:06 +0000 Pink Champagne 404066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in the 'burbs and love my UppaBaby Vista. It's not AS easy to fold up as something like the City Mini, but it's not hard and you do get used to it. We bought it with the car seat adapter and love it.<br /> If you are going to be taking it to the park and places that are "off sidewalk", its great- the wheels are sturdy and it's a pretty smooth ride over grass/bumpy terrain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404057 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:42:09 +0000 SLR 404057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the City Mini for when she's a bit older and the Chicco Caddy frame to use until then. I've heard that the carseat adapter for the City Mini isn't very good so we decided to spend the extra $40 for the Chicco frame that we'll be able to snap the seat right in. We haven't used either yet, since LO isn't quite here....so hope this works for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404040 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:28:53 +0000 SAHM0811 404040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know the Uppa Baby Vista is really popular on this board, but I wouldn't recommend it for the 'burbs. It's quite heavy and not the easiest stroller to fold, so if you're having to carry it and put it in a trunk all the time, it can get annoying. When I had it, we were in the city and we never had to fold it or carry it, and that's when I think the big (and usually pricier) strollers are more ideal. Granted, one could just get really accustomed to dealing with it in the burbs, but I think there are a lot of other solid choices out there.</p> <p>You've got a lot of good suggestions so far... the stroller frame to start out with is really awesome for the majority of the first year. It was one purchase I didn't make with my first daughter that I absolutely had to have for #2, and am glad we got it the second time around. The City Mini is a good all around stroller, as is the Bob (especially if you jog), IMO. Definitely check out as many strollers as you can IRL though. That makes all the difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-404029 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:19:45 +0000 matador84 404029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I had a snap and go!!! That's what is go with until they are bigger, then decide! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-403975 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:09:37 +0000 littlek 403975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Baby Jogger City Select and we love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-403932 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:24:57 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 403932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a bugaboo (frog) from Craigslist at a really reasonable price ($200 I think) and it came with everything (bassinet, rain cover, stroller attachments and even a bundle me). Might want to look into that if you don't want to pay a ton but want a nicer stroller! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-403930 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:23:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 403930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: You could also just get a small snap and go type frame for the carseat, and evaluate when you will need after the baby is born and you see what you really do with her/him. Since you will be driving most places, you'd want to pop the carseat onto whatever you buy anyway.<br /> That said, I know I'd want to decide right away anyway :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-403928 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:21:49 +0000 Foodnerd81 403928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dookie32: I hear the one downside of the city mini is that the carseat adapter isn't very good anyway.</p> <p>OP, I was going to suggest the city mini. My friends who live in the burbs love it and apparently folding it down with one hand is super easy. I've seen my friend do and it looked easy, though I couldn't actually figure it out myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-403922 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:16:28 +0000 blackbird 403922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the recommendations. I don't even know what we'll need and what we'll use it for. I do have an SUV so that makes it easier but it's not like we never go places...I'm just not sure which would work best. I'd hate to buy something and then regret the purchase or find that what I bought is just a PITA. And I really hate to go cheap and then wish I'd just spent the money in the end. I'm adding these all to my list to look over, though!</p> <p>Oh, also, my legs are long and I notice with things like shopping carts, I'll hit my shins on the bar. So I definitely don't want that issue with a stroller </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-403917 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:11:01 +0000 lemondrop 403917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the Jeep Liberty, we use it all the time. It lives in the back of the car, so I have it for the zoo and stores. We hike a lot, so off-road capability was important to us. It is heavy, so I do plan on a cheap umbrella stroller when I get a baby belly again and can't lift it. It was $175, and for us I could not justify spending more than that for a stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/strollers-for-suburbanites#post-403907 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:02:22 +0000 sslm 403907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought the Phil &amp; Teds smart, and it came with a bassinet! I think we'll need a second stroller once baby is older with a more comfy seat though. </p>