Need suggestions for a great looking, durable regular stroller for a larger baby. (Not a jogger or liteweight)?

Meowmix

I am researching strollers for our new baby (due in 3 weeks). Here's what I am looking for:
*not a travel system
*not a jogger
*must have cup holder for parent
*not a lightweight/umbrella (just a regular standard size)
*3 or 4 wheelers
*must be roomy enough for a larger baby
*must be under $200

The larger baby thing is important as we expect this one to be big like his brother was. I'd like to use it until he's close to 3 and our first son was about 40-45 lbs at 3 and tall for his age, too. So the seat must be roomy. I'd appreciate any suggestions. One that I am looking at is the Kolcraft 3 wheeler- Cosmic. There is also one just like it that is a 4 wheeler. If anyone has one, let me know what you think.

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This is the stroller we have and I love it! I have the carseat that goes with it for my baby but also recently used the stroller when I babysat my friends 3-year old son. (He's a big boy and tall for his age.) He had plenty of room and I was able to easily push him through the grass when we had to "off road" at one point. It has the cup holder and even a spot that is perfect for my cellphone and keys with a lid so they don't bounce out.

Chicco Trevi Stroller - Fuego
Product Description
The lightweight and fully-featured Trevi Stroller from Chicco can also be used as a travel system with the Chicco KeyFit or KeyFit 30 infant car seats (sold separately). It features a compact 3-D fold for easy travel and storage, 5-point safety harness, extra large wheels for various terrains, parent cup holder and child tray with double cup holders, storage basket and an adjustable, removable canopy with peek-a-boo window and sun visor for added protection. The multi-position, fully-reclining seat and adjustable leg support provides comfort for your baby. All-wheel suspension with front locking swivels provides an extra-smooth ride
$149.99

No TV, no electronic games/systems/music players/etc?

user forma

How did you occupy your time as a child under those circumstances?
What about your kids?

I know when I was growing up, my siblings and I spent many of hours outside playing or reading or doing who knows what but when we couldn't go outside, we used to make up stuff to do indoors. Back in my day (i used to walk up hill to school in the snow barefoot both ways...) there wasn't cable (at least not like today, and we didn't have it) so that wasn't even an option. What we used to do was go through the phone book and find the funniest names we could. This would seriously occupy us over and over again. lol We were simple but it was funny and we were amused, so no harm.
lol how old did i make myself sound? mostly i'm being facetious guys. but we really did do most of our playing outside of electronics. the only tv that was there was saturday morning cartoons or for the hour after school. everything was aimed at adults.

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Me and my brother used to use the phone book to find funny names too!!! Hahaha :)
I grew up spending half my time travelling with my parents and the rest of the time we spent on our farm. Me and my 3 siblings grew up riding horses, donkeys, cows (well at least we tried to), chasing the goats and chooks, daring each other to jump into the dams from different trees, playing in the dirt, playing hide n seek.
When we were inside my sisters and I would play with all ours moms jewlery and try her clothes and make up on, and make our brother play house with us-I was the mom, my brother was the dad, our youngest sister was the baby and my poor middle sister was the maid haha. I used to put on puppet shows and make everyone in my family pay to watch them, as well as my little "Madonna" shows where I would sing "Like a Virgin" hahaha. Madonna was my idol! We'd play guitar and piano, do chores and my mom used to try and make me and my sisters wear matching dresses right up until I was 17 and got married lol.

I live in the city now, and we're just lucky to have a backyard big enough to keep 3 dogs in so my boys spend most of their time outside playing with them. When they're inside they're either playing with each other, with their older sister, with mom and dad, or wanting to hold their new baby brother 24/7. They watch tv and movies, and play the stupid wii (i'm starting to hate the thing!) and much to the neighbours dismay daddy gets out the 4-wheeler and they ride it up and down the street. We try to go down to my parents at least once a month and they LOVE it. Next time we move I am determined we will move somewhere with property so we can have all the space and animals we would like.
:)

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CHICCO, BRITAX or Graco baby travel systems!!!!?

Q. I am looking for the best all around safe but practical baby stroller with infant car seat....i know the CHICCO is top rated and #1.....has anyone used either of these brands and which models?? What r ur opinions and comments?? I need ur help ladies!!!! I like the CHICCO cortina and BRITAX b agile but not sure which would be best.

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Leaving a baby in a car seat to let them sleep or to let them ride in a stroller is not a recommended sleep position. The tilt and the curve of the seat decreases the oxygen level in their blood. For a newborn, you want to use a pram-type or flat surface, full recline basically. Or you can use a baby chest carrier (like a moby wrap or ergo) until they hit about 4-6 months when they sit up and then it doesn't matter.

So, the B-Agile Britax stroller does not fully recline. Which is stupid because they make plenty of fully reclining strollers in other countries and have a pram attachment even for their other stroller (which is ridiculously expensive.) The car seat is a good one, and I like the anti-roll bar on the seat, and also goes down to 4lbs for preemie use. But with the stroller you'd want to wait using it until baby is a bit older. The wheels, from my experience, are nice and very maneuverable and I do like the design, but not for a newborn.

The Chicco Stroller lays fully flat even without the car seat in it. The car seat is also a good one, some go down to 4lbs for preemie size, and are a highly rated design. When I was looking for an infant seat I was torn between the Chicco Key-fit 30 and the Graco Snugride 35, they were (from what I could see) the best at the time. The wheels on the stroller are fairly standard size though, and it's a bit harder to push (it's bulkier than the Britax design, so that's to be expected.)

The Graco Travel systems tend to be awfully bulky and annoying from my experience, however there are some Graco strollers that I think look very promising but I haven't tried out yet. The Graco Snugride 35 is a great car seat from my experience, I loved being able to adjust the incline without having to try and move the seat around, just rotate the dial. It goes down to 4lbs as well. My Graco Snugride 35 went through my son, then I handed it to my sister who could not afford a seat and it went through her son (she's far less careful with car seats), and she's handing it down to my niece. It still looks in very good condition, so I'm pleased with how it's held up. I cannot say the same for the basic Snugride that I got with my daughter. That one not only got recalled but the padding and everything wasn't that comfortable and after a year of use it just didn't look good at all. The stroller that I got with my basic Snugride had small wheels, was bulky, hard to do anything with, and took up the entire backseat of our car. It was AWFUL. Again, it eventually got recalled.

But the Graco Strollers today have a wider variety. The Fast Action fold Graco lays flat. The Quatro Tour lay flat, Styllus LX, they even have a 3 wheeler now that lays flat, the Trekko. These all come with the Snugride 30, which I wasn't as impressed with, but is still going to be a good seat. The Graco snugride also goes to 40lbs now, but the problem I ran into with my Snugride 35 is that after about 10 months old my son wanted to sit up more and when we switched him to a convertible that allowed that he stopped crying. My nephew right now (my sister is still using the seat) screams when he rides in her car seat with her... but when he rode in my car just twice all complaints stopped and he is an angel in the car (she doesn't believe me, but he is.) That recline is great for babies, but once they hit about 10 months it seems they want to sit up.

If it was me, I would not get a travel system. I'd look at the different seats and try picking them up and carrying them and putting a doll in and out of them, then decide what works with my family. I would not stress the weights, though I would probably get one that goes to 4lbs just 'in case'. Then I'd look at different strollers, some of the ones that Graco has released really interest me with the bigger wheels and lay flat abilities. However, with my son I tried carrying my son in an Ergo and he didn't want out until well over a year old, meaning the lay flat would be more of an option. Consider what you'll use the stroller for; walking in parks, off-road areas, just shopping malls and zoos, up and down stairs and buses? Different wheels work best for different uses. Lighter is always nicer it seems. And see how small it folds up because you don't want it taking up a seat in your car.

What is the best travel system for baby?

whatup

i am 23 weeks pregnant, my grandma is buying us the travel system- stroller/base/carseat thing in 5-7 weeks. We need it to be under 220 at the most, prefir 200 and under.

Walmart
target
babys r us ect.... we want to go pick it up not ship it

is there a site to look at the 5 point harness system ect....

any parents have a great one they used for years that is easy to push, and store items in when pushing baby ect.... and a very safe carseat?

thanks!

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http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Travel-and-Pushchairs/Travel-Systems-and-Pushchairs/Travel-systems/Graco-Excursion-Travel-System-in-Bluestone(0069908)
thats a good graco travel system for only £150 - 3 wheeler aswell!

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What is the best travel system for baby?

whatup

i am 23 weeks pregnant, my grandma is buying us the travel system- stroller/base/carseat thing in 5-7 weeks. We need it to be under 220 at the most, prefir 200 and under.

Walmart
target
babys r us ect.... we want to go pick it up not ship it

is there a site to look at the 5 point harness system ect....

any parents have a great one they used for years that is easy to push, and store items in when pushing baby ect.... and a very safe carseat?

thanks!

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http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Travel-and-Pushchairs/Travel-Systems-and-Pushchairs/Travel-systems/Graco-Excursion-Travel-System-in-Bluestone(0069908)
thats a good graco travel system for only £150 - 3 wheeler aswell!

3 wheeler strollers vs 4 wheeler strollers...?

hadl

Which one is better? I'm expecting a baby girl in October, and have been offered a second-hand 4 wheel stroller in good condition, but I was wondering which one is better in your opinion and why...?

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I'd say the FREE 4 wheeled one is the best :D

I have the Phil & Teds stroller for my son. It is a three wheeled stroller with a total reclining feature for newborns including a clear window to see your little one. It's also good now at 11 month when he falls asleep while I shop just undo 2 buckles he can lay down and sleep.

I think the best thing about 3 wheels is the handling. It turns on a dime so you don't have to have a wide open space to turn around. The large tires can go off road, so you can take them onto grass in the park or playground without a struggle. They are thinner so you fit through clothing racks and crowds better. They are usually more lightweight and more compact when folded for storage.

A friend had one of the "travel systems". It took her about 20 min to unload and set up. She also was limited in clothing stores and frequently got stuck in compact spaces.

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What 3 wheeled stroller to get?

Steph

My son is 13 months old now, we currently have a mamas and papas zoom pushchair. I am wanting to get something a little lighter and smaller now.

I want a 3 wheeler type with preferably a straight bar for pushing not the single handles but am open to suggestions :)

Thank you x

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I recently puchased the Britax b agile travel system stroller and i must say it was a great choice, my wife loves it beacause it's ease to cary and fold and it is very confortable for the baby. The car seat is prety good.

What is the best stroller to buy for a new baby?

Kim B

I seen those travel system strollers but they are so bulky! Any suggestions? I am looking for something that is compact and easy to lug around- if that is possible. :) Thanks!

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Aha! I can answer this one! I did tons of stroller research and I found the perfect one! It's the Valco Latitude. It is a 3 wheeler but not a jogger and it is only 17 lbs. If folds very small and is super light. The front wheel swivels or locks out. It has a nice, roomy cargo basket underneath. It comes with the attachment straps to add the carseat when baby is a newborn and when baby gets a little older the seat is super adjustable. Baby can sit almost completely upright to see the world or even lie completely flat for naps. It has a nice big canopy for sun shade and even comes with the wind/rain cover and cold weather boot! All the other strollers I looked at that were in the same category ended up being much more expensive because the accessories are sold separately. I paid almost $300 for the whole thing and it was worth ever penny! It is able to be used up till 50 lbs too! So you should never have to buy another one down the road. Also I like to travel a lot and its super light for gettin in and out of the trunk or on and off the plane etc. It has a telescoping handle too so if you are on the tall side it's still very comfortable to push. Very maneuverable, smart design, looks great! I can't say enough goos about it! Check it out online at: http://www.babystrollershop.com/valco_latitude_single.htm

I love it!!!

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Choosing a pram/ travel system is driving me crazy! There are so many!?

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GemTTC #2

I am getting so confused as to which is the best. Plus I live in Spain where they are so expensive for a cheap plastic looking one so I will order it over the internet from an English site.

So, what buggy/pram/travel system did you buy? What you recommend? I am planning on buying a decent enough one because its my first baby but don't want to spend more than 300pounds.

Thank you! Your advise is really appreciated!

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Hello hun, I have to disagree with your 3 answers both Graco and Chicco are TERRIBLE brands.
The 3 worth buying are the Quinny Buzz 3 or 4 depending on whether you favour 3 wheelers or 4, The Bugaboo Bee which is the lightest smallest travel system on the market, not to mention the most popular, and last and my personally least favourite is the MacLaren XT.
I personally shopped around and got an amazing deal on the Bugaboo Bee.. it included the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix car seat, the cocoon, the footmuff, rain cover and adapters all for under £500 ... there are various places on line doing deals on the Bee so dont let the advertised prices put you off... Try this site http://ladybugsbaby.easywebstore.co.uk/Bugaboo-Bee-Newborn-Package_AICQZ.aspx or elsewhere.
Graco are cheap and badly made, you are also unable to use good quality carseats with them, and you will most likely regret buying one so much that you will end up buying something to replace it.
Maclaren, i personally dont like, but many people find after 6 months to a year they are buying a lightweight stroller in addition to their travel system. That is why the MacLaren XT or XSI are good options as you can use them for your baby and then later as a lightweight stroller. The Bee does this too and i prefer it by far.
We also looked on Kiddicare and loved the MaxiCosi Loola (NOT the loola up) but thought it might be too heavy, and big. but it is fab!

Hope that helps... xx

I'm looking for a 3-wheeled stroller?

Danni

My husband and I are looking to get a 3-wheeled stroller, but there are so many out there I don't know which to go with. I was hoping someone owning a 3-wheeled stroller could help me out? I've looked at different makes/brands but these reviews are driving me nuts!
So, if you own one...
What brand do you have? Do you like it? Would you recommend it to others? I love the travel systems, but I guess it doesn't necessarily have to be one. Some brands I'm looking into so far are: Mia Moda Energi stroller, BabyTrend Expedition Travel System, Graco Trekko, and also the Jeep 3-wheeled stroller.
Is anybody able to weigh in with their opinions?

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I would recommend going to a store like babies-r-us and trying some out. We have a Baby Trend and honestly I do like it. But I don't recommend a jogging stroller until they're 6 months up. As far as I know, there isn't a 3 wheeled stroller that lays flat, and newborns need that. It's also not good to rely on the car seat because the slope that they're kept at can interfere with breathing (SIDS recommendations are to keep the baby sleeping on a flat surface.) My favorite combo? A nice ergonomic carrier (like the Ergo or Moby-Wrap) for the first 6 months, then a nice 3-wheeled stroller with off-road capabilities once they're able to sit up. :) I did that with my son, pushing his sister in the stroller, and it was WONDERFUL, they're so little and snuggly against you at that age there's no reason to need a travel system or even use a stroller for them. And biologically they want to see your face and snuggle up by you, not be in a stroller, until they're able to physically start exploring a bit then they seem to like a stroller more.

It also sort of depends what you're using it for. If you're jogging with your stroller, then the Baby Trend isn't a good one because the front-wheel is loose or you can lock it in place, so for serious joggers that front wheel tends to come loose with time and wobble, not good. If you're going off-road though, then I prefer one like the Baby Trend because you can leave the front wheel so it turns and it's not hard to control, also the wheels are bike-wheels so you can get all-terrain bike wheels or just carry a bike-repair kit and if you get a flat then it's not hard to fix. If you're wanting city-type living, one handed folding, etc, then one like the Britax B-Agile will work, with smaller wheels.

I have never liked the Jeep 3 wheeler, every one I tried just didn't work for us. I like my Baby Trend because of the big wheels and how easy they are to fix, but don't like how it's not really great for jogging, still we use ours mostly off-roading. In stores, the long profile can get in the way, but the narrow width makes it so that anywhere I can walk through comfortably, the stroller easily fits.

So really it all depends on what you want it for. If you want it for jogging and exercise, get a real jogger with a fixed front wheel. If you want it for city, then the big wheels and long profile can get in the way on buses and in stores, the smaller wheeled varieties will serve you better. If you want it off-road (sand, big curbs, trails, rocks, etc), the big wheels and turning front wheel capabilities are far better. If you plan on having more kids, consider things like the Britax B-Ready (ridiculously expensive, but you can find other brands that do the same thing) where there's 4 wheels, but very maneuverable and able to be adjusted for a flat pram-like bed or 2 kids riding in it.

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