https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:47:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592273 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:39:03 +0000 looch 1592273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: right? I feel like for disney trips, we could be using that thing at least until age 6. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592266 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:37:20 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1592266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: we have a cheapie one that my mom bought for $1 from a thrift store. we took it to disneyland and phew was I glad to have the first years stroller! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592255 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:35:00 +0000 looch 1592255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Believe it or not, I am actually considering a cheapie $10 BRU umbrella stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592250 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:33:11 +0000 Weagle 1592250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've yet to actually need an umbrella stroller 2 years in, though it would have been nice to have on a few occasions. I would go with something cheap.</p> <p>ETA: Cheap like an Ignite or Jet, not like a $10 BRU stroller </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592245 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:32:27 +0000 littlebug 1592245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a used Maclaren Triumph and it's pretty perfect. I looked at the UBs but I just couldn't justify the additional costs, even used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592239 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:30:40 +0000 Anagram 1592239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh wait...the $25 posting is from a month ago. It's probably gone. Oh well! I'll put a Craigslist alert on and see what turns up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592230 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:29:01 +0000 autumnlove 1592230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Gluxe that we love but I haven't tested any other umbrella strollers so I can't compare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592224 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:27:58 +0000 lawbee11 1592224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love our G-luxe, but I wouldn't break the bank to get one. I love that it reclines and the sunshade is awesome, but those are just conveniences, not necessities. I would rather have a brand new Ignite than a 2010 G-luxe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592221 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:27:19 +0000 Anagram 1592221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Good to know. I'm 5'7 and my hubs is 6'2, so tall is good. And there's a cute print Ignite of Cl right now for $25. Hard to beat that price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592218 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:26:30 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1592218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Maclaren Quest because recline was important to me. But I would have been totally fine with a First Years stroller too (we have one at my parents' place). It is a little tall though and the Maclaren is better for shorter people. But honestly the first years stroller is great! No need to spend more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/umbrella-strollers-are-you-guys-tired-of-talking-about-them-yet#post-1592183 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:19:44 +0000 Anagram 1592183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there are a million Umbrella stroller threads, but I've been reading through them and haven't found the answer to all my questions!</p> <p>I'm looking at used umbrella strollers on Clist and my local mommy listserv. The biggest contenders seem to be the Maclaren Quest and the G-Luxe at the higher price point, and the Ignite at the lower price point. I like the new Joovy Groove ultralight, but that's too new for people to be selling used just yet--same for the Mountain Buggy nano.</p> <p>I'm not sure how much I'll even use it--seems like now that LO is older (and will soon be in a convertible car seat), an umbrella stroller will be easier for car trips/short errands in the car. And an umbrella might be good for flights.</p> <p>Right now, I still use my big B-Ready every day walking around town.</p> <p>But...are the expensive models really worth the extra expense? Even used, they are stupidly expensive in my opinion. Where I live now, they are definitely a bit of a status symbol as well. We all live in small apartments and most don't drive, but everyone has 2-3 expensive strollers for their one child. Most people I know have an Uppababy Vista/Bugaboo and a Quest/G-luxe. </p> <p>Or are there features that really make a Quest or G-luxe way better than say, an Ignite? I've read about the sun shade issues, but I can buy a Rayshade and take care of that.</p> <p>Also, since I'm looking at used--are there big differences in model years I should know about? Like if someone is posting a 2010 G-Luxe or Quest, is there some major upgrade I would prefer in a newer model?</p> <p>Weigh in, Bees! </p>