Where we live, strollers are really expensive compared to cribs. I knew this from the start and have been bracing myself for the sticker shock. But now that the time's closer to comparing models, I can't seem to get over the price.

Before I go on, I understand it's all about lifestyle - a person in the city has very different needs from someone living out in the country. People here use their strollers everyday just to take the LO for a walk, the weather is unpredictable so they come equipped for the elements. The daycares require you to have a pram type stroller to put the babies into for sleeping outside (more on this later). Strollers (prams) go for $1300 for a decent well-known stroller, that's not even top of the line. I once found a floor model during a moving sale for $570, but that was a one-time deal and I wasn't pregnant then.

Putting all that aside, is it better to buy a couple of inexpensive strollers vs one that converts? Is it even possible to stick with one stroller with a fussy baby?

Was it worth it for you to buy an expensive, brand-named stroller that you can use from infant to toddler? Does brand really matter? I'm guessing that buying a few different strollers would equal to about the same price as one expensive one. I'd love to hear your ideas!

Thanks so much!