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I just received my B-Ready, so I haven't used it yet. Although it was a really close call between the Uppababy Vista and the B-Ready, I ultimately chose the B-Ready. I received the B-Ready (in Twilight) and the Chaperone car seat (in Cowmooflage!) yesterday.

@MsLipGloss: so jealous of your cowmooflage chaperone! i want one of those once we have a LO, it's adorable (and super safe of course, lol)!

i got a b-ready for work (don't have my own LO yet, but i'm a nanny, so i use baby gear all day), i could sell it if i decide i don't like it, or i can keep it for once i need one. i've only used it for 2 days, but i think i'll end up keeping it for myself. it's super versatile! i think as long as you are comfortable with the size, there's really no major flaws to it, just some little nit picky things- no carry handle anywhere on the side , which on a 26lb stroller would be helpful, not the easiest to fold stroller, the recline isn't completely flat, but i think it's perfectly fine and there's always the option of getting the bassinet if you really wanted LO to have the option of laying flat & stretching out, should come with a snack tray & a cup holder that doesn't suck, but again you can add these (yes, it does come with a cup holder, but i'd like one that doesn't stick out & get knocked around/off).

i live within easy driving distance of the factory store for uppa & for the same $$ as the britax could have gotten a refurb vista, but for me, the britax had more features that i was looking for so it was a better choice.

@Thehistoryofus: do you find it hard to get the foot rest to fold all the way like they show in the picture? I feel like the fabric it too tight for me to get it to do this maybe I need to go fuss with it some more.

@Thehistoryofus: they took away the organizer & rain cover for 2012 =(

@mrs. bird: Aww man, that stinks. To be honest though, we have NEVER used our rain cover (just used a blanket if needed). I do use my organizer a lot though to hold cell phone, keys, and wallet.

@MrsBird: It was a tough call between the B-Ready and the Vista. Both strollers have comparable weight and width, neither one has a carry handle, and both have similar folds. (The best fold, imo, is on the City Mini/City Select strollers.) The Vista comes with a few more accessories (although I was not interested in the bassinet), but the B-Ready has better options (like a recline on the second seat) and configurations as a double stroller. In the end, the Free Ride event and the possibility of a second child close in age to our first put the B-Ready just ahead of the Vista.

After all of this back-and-forth before making a decision, I will be curious to see just how much I actually use the darn thing!