Strollers aren’t just for kids: Stroller Reviews

I often see posts looking for recommendations on what baby gear is the best and I totally get it, those baby stores are stupidly huge overwhelming to say the least, even when you know what you’re looking for. When you stand there and are confronted with 50 different strollers it’s hard to know where to start. And that’s just the strollers! And let me tell you that strollers aren’t just for strapping the kids in to get hopefully in one piece with all your stuff from Point A to Point B. Mama’s have needs for strollers too: Diaper bag storage, cup holder (for that cold coffee), phone pocket, bag hooks and maneuverability.

So let me break it down with some of the strollers I’ve used both as a Mama and a Nanny: the Pros and Cons.

*Affiliate links included for each stroller, feel free to check them out!*

Keep in mind that many of these you can find for great prices used online if you’re looking to save some money and don’t mind being the second owner. For all of our strollers we are the second owners and they have held up well.

City Select/LUX:

Pros:

• Most versatile and the one I would give the highest points overall.
• Can be used with one seat, one seat and standing board, two seats or two seats and a standing board: that’s up to three kids you can load up at the same time!
• Streamline and easy to push and maneuver overall.
• The seats can face forward or backwards, towards each other or away from each other (BONUS points here!!).
• Has accessories to pair with it: cup holders, rain shields, bug nets, bassinets, car seat adapters, standing board, etc.

Cons:

• You have to take this sucker apart every time you use it in order for it to not take up your entire trunk, or to even fit in the trunk if in the double stroller combination. That’s a lot of free floating pieces that have fallen out of the trunk on me numerous times. I have heard the LUX seats fold and fit better when attached though.
• It can get heavy to push if you have a bigger kid over the front wheels and/or have multiple kids riding. Definitely becomes a two handed job (makes it hard to walk and drink your cold coffee).
• Can get expensive quickly depending on how many accessories you decide to use with it. The stroller usually comes with just the frame and a seat, so any extra attachments/accessories/seat kit will all cost extra.

Affliliate Links:

City select single: https://amzn.to/2MvehWF

City select double: https://amzn.to/2BXHvsu

City Select LUX: https://amzn.to/2oarMwj

City Select LUX double: https://amzn.to/2PDfAAG

City Mini/City Mini GT:

• An overall great stroller that just pops up and is ready to roll.
• Easy to maneuver both the single and double versions with kids in it, especially the GT edition.
• Although it’s a side-by-side stroller it fits through any standard size door. Even been using this one for months now and have never run into a door we don’t fit through.
• Has many different accessories that can be used to customize it: bassinet, car seat adapters, rain covers, etc.
• Standing board can also fit with this version, allowing your older kiddo to ride along too.

Cons:

• Can get expensive quickly when buying the accessories also.
• Only one bassinet/car seat adapter can be attached to this at a time, so it might be better for multiples if you don’t plan on using the bassinets or car seat attachments or for when they are older.
• Takes up a fair amount of trunk space even though it folds relatively flat.

Affliliate Links: 

City mini single: https://amzn.to/2PEvWsE

City mini gt single: https://amzn.to/2PFYYIp

City mini double: https://amzn.to/2PBOHgF

City mini double gt: https://amzn.to/2MvbUTH

BOB Jogging Stroller:

• Best maneuverability for any size kiddo! Easy to load up with kids/lunch bags/diaper bag and still rolls smoothly with one hand. (Love taking this one for the zoo or arboretum).
• You can fit a bigger kid on the front footrest if you have an older kiddo that only needs an occasional ride.
• Front wheel can lock for runs and is a very smooth push. It also has the cord with loop to use while running or going down hills for extra safety/security.

Cons:

• Doesn’t fold up well AT ALL! I have put one of our back seats of the Pilot down in order to fit this in the trunk at all.
• You will also probably want to purchase a cup holder/stroller organizer for the handle.

Affiliate Links:

BOB Revolution Single: https://amzn.to/2PG6Fi3

BOB Revolution Double: https://amzn.to/2ocs4mv

Britax B Ready:

• Full disclosure: This one didn’t last very long in our house but I wanted to review it anyway because many people love theirs!
• Has the ability to become a two seater stroller, with bassinet, car seat attachment, and stand board options: very versatile!
• Folds up pretty well in the back of a car, although we didn’t have it for very long so I can’t remember how well it fit in our trunk.

Cons:

• Personally I was not a fan of the fact that the second seat sits under the parent handle bar/console. I just felt like I was going to spill my coffee/drink on their head if I went over a bump.
• You’ll also want to buy the parent console organizer, and any accessories you want to buy with it will add up quickly so that’s an added cost.

Affiliate Link:

Britax B Ready single: https://amzn.to/2MUJBxe

Second seat kit: https://amzn.to/2PGEIXi

Other strollers I have heard good things about but haven’t personally owned or have enough experience to review:

(Affiliate links included)

• Uppababy Vista: https://amzn.to/2PFDyer
• Bugaboo(single): https://amzn.to/2MUj6ba
• Bugaboo Donkey(double): https://amzn.to/2LtLqMQ