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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
Erin wrote:
How many strollers do you own? Zero. Haven't seen a need for one yet (DD is 3.5 months), and will put off a purchase until I do see a need. Phoebe |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
Erin wrote: I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? DH and I are trying to decide which of the 500 varieties available is right for baby #1, and we're kind of clueless as to how to pick. We read about one called the Bugaboo Frog that won all sorts of design awards for its versatility, but it costs a lot. But then my brother told me that he ended up buying 3 strollers for his first son, and when the second baby came along, they sprang for a fourth. 3-4 strollers can add up to a lot of money, too, which makes me wonder if springing for one expensive stroller that can be used from newborn through age 3 is the better way to go. Does anyone actually have the bugaboo, or something similar? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Erin, edd 10/26/03 I'm not sure why you'd want more than one at any given time. I have 2 children, and we had: Child #1: 1 infant-type stroller (the kind that reclines for a baby or lets an older child sit up. I have no idea what type it was - it was a gift. I don't think we used this after our daughter was about 8 months old. At that point, I bought an umbrella stroller, which she loved. She didn't use a stroller much past age 2. Child #2: 1 infant-type stroller - another gift. We used this until he was almost 1, and then bought: 1 jogging stroller. My husband likes to take our 19-month-old along on his morning walk, which can be anything from 2-5 miles. He highly recommends the jogging stroller. I've never paid more than $15 for a stroller, so I'm no help in prices. Clisby |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
I had one stroller I used when my son was born, it was a Graco and had a
hood/boot thing so it could be made into a carriage. I used that for 2 years, then got a Graco front-back double stroller when my daughter was born and used that one another 3 years.I carry my babies, so have no intention of getting one of those car seat/stroller type thingies. When mine were small enough for one of those, I preferred the carriage type thing or a Snugli. "Erin" wrote in message nk.net... I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? DH and I are trying to decide which of the 500 varieties available is right for baby #1, and we're kind of clueless as to how to pick. We read about one called the Bugaboo Frog that won all sorts of design awards for its versatility, but it costs a lot. But then my brother told me that he ended up buying 3 strollers for his first son, and when the second baby came along, they sprang for a fourth. 3-4 strollers can add up to a lot of money, too, which makes me wonder if springing for one expensive stroller that can be used from newborn through age 3 is the better way to go. Does anyone actually have the bugaboo, or something similar? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Erin, edd 10/26/03 |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 19:51:33 GMT, "Erin"
wrote: I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? DH and I are trying to decide which of the 500 varieties available is right for baby #1, and we're kind of clueless as to how to pick. We read about one called the Bugaboo Frog that won all sorts of design awards for its versatility, but it costs a lot. But then my brother told me that he ended up buying 3 strollers for his first son, and when the second baby came along, they sprang for a fourth. 3-4 strollers can add up to a lot of money, too, which makes me wonder if springing for one expensive stroller that can be used from newborn through age 3 is the better way to go. Does anyone actually have the bugaboo, or something similar? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Erin, edd 10/26/03 I have a sling, and a cheapo umbrella stroller. A friend lent me a nicer (bigger heavier) stroller/pram that we use on long walks in urban areas, now that my baby is old enough to enjoy the stroller experience. She wouldn't have a bar of *any* stroller til she was 6-7 months old :-). Hope -- Riley 1993 c/s Tara 2002 HBAC proudly distributing Mayawrap Baby Slings Down Under http://www.babyslings-australia.com |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 19:51:33 GMT, "Erin"
wrote: I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? DH and I are trying to decide which of the 500 varieties available is right for baby #1, and we're kind of clueless as to how to pick. We read about one called the Bugaboo Frog that won all sorts of design awards for its versatility, but it costs a lot. But then my brother told me that he ended up buying 3 strollers for his first son, and when the second baby came along, they sprang for a fourth. 3-4 strollers can add up to a lot of money, too, which makes me wonder if springing for one expensive stroller that can be used from newborn through age 3 is the better way to go. I bought an expensive stroller that goes from newborn to age 3. At that time I had no idea that a 14 kg (approx 30lb) stroller was a really, really bad idea. We still have that stroller, a front/back tandem, a light umbrella stroller and another very light stroller that goes newborn to age 3. The tandem was used for about 12 months tops, the light umbrella stroller is too low for me to use without bending, the heavy stroller I got a lot of use out of because it is so sturdy that I could put more than one child in it, but I predominantly use the light 0-3 stroller because it's a) light and b) easier to fold up and stick in the car. It's important to work out exactly what you are going to mostly use it for. A heavy stroller is fine if you are going to be doing most of your stroller walking in shopping malls etc, but if you are going to be walking up and down hills or travelling on public transport a light one is a much better idea. And if you are planning on more than one child then looking at additional features like toddler seats and those buggy boards for a toddler to sit/stand on are a good idea too. The best advice I can give you is to go to a store and have a try at both folding up and unfolding the stroller, and then lift it to the average height of your car boot. If you can't do it easily, keep looking. -- Cheryl Mum to DS#1 (11 Mar 99), DS#2 (4 Oct 00) and DD (30 Jul 02) |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already
parents: How many strollers do you own? We have two kids, DS is almost 4 and DD is 15 months. We have three strollers, the big Graco that was part of a travel system we bought when DS was born, a small umbrella stroller, and a Graco double stroller that we use only occasionally. Of all of them, the Graco that came with the travel system is the one we use most. It's big enough for either kid, it has big nubby all-terrain tires so it works well on bumpy sidewalks, going over curbs, etc, and there is a lot of storage space underneath the seat. It also has a nice canopy to protect from sunlight. The double stroller is nice, but it is a bit cumbersome to move around, is hard to manuever in stores, and doesn't have the big tires. It is a Graco DuoGlide. You need to take into consideration how often you'll be using a stroller, and for what. We use it mostly for trips to the mall or the zoo, hence the need for comfort, manueverability, and lots of storage for bags. Amanda |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? We own 3. The big travel system that we used for the first year. Liked it well enough. Loved the idea of snapping the carseat into it. Next time we'll probably get a snap n go or kolcraft (?) for that. The stroller of the travel system is really big and bulky. At a year we bought a Graco Citylite stroller and *love* it. Its light weight, really smooth moving, reclines a bit. The basket is kind of small, is my only complaint (Oh and its only a 3 point harness). We also have a cheap umbrelle stroller and hate it. The handles are too short, there is no basket and DD looks really scrunched up in it. Never use it. Wish we had bought the snap n go and the Citylite. Those would have been great. Oh and we used the Baby bjorn alot when DD was little and the backpack alot since. Mary |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
I have a Graco system, all in one. Has the infant car seat that snaps into
the enormous all terrain buggy itself......love it. Once the baby outgrows the car seat you sit them in the regular seat part and face forward (the other way they face you )........very cool system. Used it alot. -- April Proud mom of Julianna 11/28/99 Baby Bean due 3/23/04 "Making the decision to have a child-it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." --Elizabeth Stone My Site www.breastfeedingmatters.com "Erin" wrote in message nk.net... I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? DH and I are trying to decide which of the 500 varieties available is right for baby #1, and we're kind of clueless as to how to pick. We read about one called the Bugaboo Frog that won all sorts of design awards for its versatility, but it costs a lot. But then my brother told me that he ended up buying 3 strollers for his first son, and when the second baby came along, they sprang for a fourth. 3-4 strollers can add up to a lot of money, too, which makes me wonder if springing for one expensive stroller that can be used from newborn through age 3 is the better way to go. Does anyone actually have the bugaboo, or something similar? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Erin, edd 10/26/03 .. |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
"Erin" wrote in message
nk.net... I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? DH and I are trying to decide which of the 500 varieties available is right for baby #1, and we're kind of clueless as to how to pick. We read about one called the Bugaboo Frog that won all sorts of design awards for its versatility, but it costs a lot. But then my brother told me that he ended up buying 3 strollers for his first son, and when the second baby came along, they sprang for a fourth. 3-4 strollers can add up to a lot of money, too, which makes me wonder if springing for one expensive stroller that can be used from newborn through age 3 is the better way to go. Does anyone actually have the bugaboo, or something similar? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Erin, edd 10/26/03 I have 3 children and I have a Graco stroller (plain one, not a travel system), and 2 jog strollers (a 3 wheeled one and a 4 wheeled one). At my mom's I have an old McClaren and a Graco Duo. With Child #1 we were in Cuba so we were limited with the selection and we got that 4 wheeled jog one. If I were to only have 1 child where I am now, I would only have a carseat and a Baby Bjorn. I can't see when I'd ever use a stroller. As for expensive strollers, try eBay. My friend bought a brand new McClaren for half price on eBay. She gave me her old one (10 yrs old) and it was still in great condition. -- Sophie - TTC #4 |
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A stroller question for experienced parents: how many needed?
Erin wrote:
I have a question for all those newsgroup readers out there who are already parents: How many strollers do you own? DH and I are trying to decide which of the 500 varieties available is right for baby #1, and we're kind of clueless as to how to pick. We read about one called the Bugaboo Frog that won all sorts of design awards for its versatility, but it costs a lot. But then my brother told me that he ended up buying 3 strollers for his first son, and when the second baby came along, they sprang for a fourth. 3-4 strollers can add up to a lot of money, too, which makes me wonder if springing for one expensive stroller that can be used from newborn through age 3 is the better way to go. Does anyone actually have the bugaboo, or something similar? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Erin, edd 10/26/03 I have the bugaboo - it's a Dutch product and I didn't know they sell them outside the Netherlands. DD is 10 weeks old today so I have only used the bassinet. I like it alot, it's easy to fold down, fits in the trunk easily and is very easy to push because of the swivelling front wheels. It is pricey though, the accessories are very expensive too... Cath Mom to Fenna, born 07/05/03 |
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