Revolution SE
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IntelligentFlan3724I bought a used BOB revolution SE off of marketplace for like $150. Bought an adapter for my Chicco bucket seat. Best set up ever. I don’t run. But I live in a very small town in the middle of nowhere Saskatchewan. We don’t have sidewalks. Half the town is gravel. We get a lot of snow. It’s a beast!
I also second Bob! I got a second hand one for very decently priced. Granted, my little one was 18 months already. But you can get attachments for them for most bucket seats which then makes it parent facing. I don’t live on a farm but my parents do and it works great. It also handles the lack of sidewalks and crossing train tracks like a breeze.
I agree on the not bougie baby brands. But I bought a used Bob stroller off marketplace and love it. I could have gotten something else but it’s worth checking market place.
Marketplace 👌 I got a used Bob stroller for $200. It’s perfect!
I bought a used Bob stroller after I was tired of the Chicco stroller we bought with the car seat. It wasn’t great anyways. We got it when my first was around 18 months and I loooooove that stroller. Expecting my second right away and bought a Bob Chicco adapter off Amazon and it all works great. Def recommend that route.
I live in a small town with 350 people in the middle of nowhere. We don’t have sidewalks. Half the town is gravel road. My parents live on a farm. We started with the Chicco bravo that came with his bucket seat and it was just ok. It had the four plastic wheels. They were loud. But it folded up pretty small. I got a used bob stroller with three big wheels that are air filled and it’s soooo much nicer for the snow and gravel. I’ll get the Chicco adapters for it for the bucket seat for this next baby. So I guess what you’re looking for is big wheels and air filled. Good luck!
lucasisacaoExpensive is not always the best but that doesn’t mean go cheap. We’ve been through our fair share of strollers, hand me downs, gifts etc. the one I loved using the most was our bob revolution se. Used it for 12 years, went through all our kids and even a stint where I ran ~700+ miles in 2 years pushing a baby
amelishaThe absolute second my baby was big enough for a jogging stroller (didn’t need the flat bassinet) I switched from my Vista and never looked back. Inflatable bike-tire style wheels are sooooo much better on ice and snow and in parks and stuff. I went with the BOB Revolution, but the Thule ones are also great. You can’t run with a baby in a jogger until they have good head control, but as long as it has the appropriate recline and straps, you can use it to walk earlier than that.
curlywhirlyredWe did the Nuna Trvl LX with Nuna Urbn as our combo travel system and it’s been really nice, overall a great purchase and I would recommend. It has the largest wheels and best suspension you’ll find in any travel stroller, quick one hand fold, lightweight. But it is still a gate check at the airport. It’s not perfect, you definitely make compromises with any travel stroller, but I have a tiny trunk and it fits well and has been nice for quick errands. That said - we have a lot of other strollers too for other purposes! - Bob Revolution jogger is our go-to for bumpy terrain and trails, gravel, etc. - I bought the Doona for international travel, we took our 5 month old to Switzerland. She ended up really liking to take walks in it, but I HATED it for regular purposes and quickly sold it because I found it to be a huge PITA. - we also have a very old (cheap FB marketplace purchase) Bugaboo Frog that we got for the bassinet for walks when she was little. It was really nice to have and we did use it quite a bit, but I also babywear a lot for walks when they’re small. I do not think a travel stroller can do it all. I think a travel stroller & jogger is a nice combo, or if you truly only want one stroller, you should probably consider the Cruz or similar.
I have Nuna Trvl LX, had (and sold quickly) the Doona, and Bob jogging stroller, and an (older) bugaboo model for the bassinet attachment. Bassinet stroller is a must IMO, and that’s coming from someone who very heavily baby wears still to this day past 1y. Doona was such a flop for me. I hated it SO much. I’m convinced the only people who like it are FTM without much other stroller experience. It’s so, so heavy and bulky and if you so much as drive over a leaf you’re going to have issues. It’s fine for airport travel but very inconvenient to even gate check because it’s so large. Bought it for a trip to Switzerland when LO was 5m and regretted it immensely, huge PITA. Next time we travel we are bringing our LX, which is still a gate check, but I love the easy 1-hand fold. I have a compact car and it fits great in my trunk which is nice for our needs. Wheels and suspension are good enough for most conditions. We live in an urban area but our neighborhood lacks sidewalks so we use our Bob jogging stroller most often at this point. Only thing I wish was different is I wish we could parent-face the seat still, our 1yo would still very much enjoy that. I used to be a nanny that’s worked with a lot of Vistas and unless you are 100% sold on 2 under 2, skip it. It’s too bulky and heavy. For me personally, I don’t like anything that you have to remove the seat to collapse the frame. Fox is probably the top choice IMO. Mixx > Swiv. If you go Nuna route, I loved having the Urbn car seat that was baseless vs the Pipa.
Expert-Boysenberry71The BOB Revolution is a great jogger and pushes through anything (if you’re into trails or live where there’s heavy snow)!
ironmanbythirtyA BOB Revolution is what we had. Worked awesome. Started with the car seat adapter. Probably logged 8,000 miles between our two kids on it. There are plenty of other “pure running” strollers but this one worked great for running and was useful for walking around town/stores as well.
jazzeriahHere’s what you do. Get a BOB revolution jogging stroller. Air tires = very smooth ride. City streets, whatever - it is the best. Get a britax car seat and adapter for your newborn as this car seat fits in the stroller with the seat reclined using said adapter. When baby is a toddler, switch to the stroller seat. This school year we stopped using ours as my youngest is now in kindergarten and wanted to walk to school with her sisters from day one, but the Bob stroller is literally the same one that we used with my oldest as a baby and she is now 10.
I’d highly, highly recommend a BOB jogging stroller. It doesn’t matter if you never jog. The tires provide a smooth ride and this city has infinite bumps in the road/sidewalk. Certain car seats are compatible with a simple adapter and then when baby is big enough to sit the stroller seat is perfect and lasts for years.
Pottery Barn Kids, Baby Gap, Monica & Andy, Little Moony, Target (the larger stores like 86th St.) For a stroller get a convertible car seat one which means you get say a BOB jogging stroller with a compatible car seat and attachment (one rod) that means your baby can go in the car seat which can also lock into a base in your vehicle and then when the baby outgrows that you can use the regular seat in the BOB stroller for a 2+ year old.
Rude-Flamingo5420Jogging strollers are terrible for travel: sorry. That said, BoBs are great jogging strollers with fantastic shocls/suspension system. Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 is not made for jogging,.but people have used it for such. And its fantastic in general (friends have used it from newborn to age 4+) But Jogger stroller and travel do not mix well. Either get a Jogger or get an actual compact travel stroller
Thule. Bob. Uppababy Ridge. On my second kid and been through my fair share of strollers living in a city that isn't always quick to clear sidewalks after a snowstorm (and we walk to daycare + school daily). Bob was a dream. Loved it. Uppababy Ridge was fantastic in snow but heavy. We used the Bob up until my kid was 4.5. The Ridge was not meant for older kids. Haven't tried the Thule (besides moving friends strollers to see ) but overall hear good things about it in Winters.
I know you're not a fan of the jogger styles but I'll tell you this (as a 6ft woman): I resisted the City Jogger Mini GT despite it being recommended by all my mom friends. Went with Graco (the WORST). Then BoB (amazing suspension, used it up until my first turned 4)). Then bought an Uppababy. And everytime i used my friends City Jogger I had buyers remorse for NOT getting it. My husband pushed for the Uppababy and even HE has buyers remorse and wishes we went with the city Jogger Mini GT2 (latest model) All my friends have used it till their kids hit kindergarten. Was great in both Summer and Winter.
Bob stroller! Has a wonderful suspension system and feels lighter than some of the other ones. Ive used it on uncleared city sidewalks in the winter on the daily (where its basically one giant hill or small mounds of snow after another) and it was heavensent lol
This. Had a Graco with my first. Walked daily. HATED it. Even now when I hear a squeaky stroller I just know it's a Graco. And they always got stuck in the snow. Although their joggers are slightly better quality so OP might kuck out with this one. I had the travel system and then a jogger. Then a BoB. Now an Uppababy Ridge. Honestly BoB was best, followed by Uppababy
I'll also add look into the Bob stroller: I had a few strollers with a few kids and honestly the suspension on the Bob is a DREAM. Amazing for trails. And lightweight compared to other bigger strollers (I miss it). I heard good things about Thule as well but can't speak from experience
Loved loved loved the suspension on BoB strollers. I switched to Uppababy Ridge and honestly miss the Bob for the suspension system on snowbanks etc, completely smooth sailing
I live in Montreal and have the Uppababy Ridge. Don't love it as its giant haha...but.... freaking amazing in the snow. We walk everyday since birth in all weather. Through sidewalks not cleared etc and its been great. Honestly it has been a lifesaver in Winter The BoB stroller was also amazing but for when bebe is older. I heard good things about the Thule too.
Love the Bob! Amazing stroller
Thule or Bob...personally loved the suspension system on the Bob, was amazing for gravelly roads and bumps!
Uppababy Ridge and BOB... had both and amazing, I used it daily in Mtl on uncleared sidewalks etc Not a fan of the Graco 3 wheeled one, had that as well. The suspension system on the BOB just made it feel lighter than the Ridge ETA: Have two kids so tried a few out, just no to Graco. But 100% recommended the Ridge or BOB (but i felt as the kids grow older, my 4-5yr old who was tall still fit in the BOB stroller as our daycare was a 30min walk, but when I got the Ridge he was too big for it)
In 2020 I bought a used Bob stroller that was at least 6 years old and it lasted me another 4years before I gave it to someone else to use. Even if old, they are built well and last. Also.... freaking amazing in the snow. Actually prefer them to the Thule!
Do you want a bassinet? If not, usually my go to recommendation is the Baby Jogger city mini gt2. This was recommended to me by many friends (who either run or do daily walks in the city on uncleared snowy sidewalks) and i ignored them. So much regret! Two kids later its by far my favourite (ans I've gone through Graco, Bob, Uppababy etc). I love the Bob for the amazing breezy suspension. Uppababy for how it looks/ease of accessories etc. Forget Graco. But the Baby Jogger is my favourite and now get why people recommended it. Also: biggest complaint with the Uppababy is many models dont age well with the baby: if you're still planning on using a stroller when theyre 4, it's too small I find (their legs are uncomfortable over the bottom bar on the stroller seat). But the baby jogger is great until even age 5 if needed. But as of this past year getting a bassinet for this model is becoming almost impossible in Canada unfortunately. You can do carseats, but I've never been a fan of keeping baby in a carseat position for too long sleeping. Not recommended for more than an hour. I would join your local community parenting FB groups and directly ask if someone is selling the stroller you want for a decent price (and decent quality). That's how I got my Uppababy accessories and everything for half price (bassinet, ganoosh etc) that i couldnt find on marketplace
Montrealer here. I said it before and I'll stand by it: Baby Jogger City Mini gt2. Every single of my mom friends recommended this OVER the Uppababy here in Mtl and I ignored it. I've gone Uppababy x2 (vista and ridge). Graco x2 (jogger and travelsystem). Bob (amazing amazing suspension in Winter btw) but the clear winner hands down has been the Baby Jogger. I get it... doesn't look as fancy as the others. But it works in Summer and Uncleared Winter sidewalks. Foldable. Great even if you live in a condo ans have limited space. Grows with them u til theyre 4 or 5. I understand the bassinet is now hard to find... but honestly hands down the best (2 kids later and multiple stroller purchases lol... albeit some second hand and some new)
By the time I started using it my kid outgrew the carseat, but I know there's a few that work well with it! But yeah I have a few friends well off that had the Vista, Bugaboos, Cybex etc and they all ended up switching to this one too 😂 I really wish I went with it the first time around when some cloae friends recommended it (but the store salesmen sold us on something else at the time). I ended up forming a Mom group of locals and they either had the Baby Jogger or Uppababy Vista!
One of the reasons I didnt go with this one (and dislike the Uppababy Vista) is that when the baby grows to toddler etc, I found their legs hanging past the seat and to me it just looked uncomfortable for the kids to have their legs pressing against this bar as they grew (why i prefered the joggers like Uppababy Ridge, BOB, baby jobber etc... just comfortable at all ages for when they fall asleep or if you end up going out for long) Its a small detail that drives me nuts when I see strollers like that lol. Great when theyre small, but if you end up needing to use the stroller past age 3 (as a city person walking everywhere including daycare) I always feel like the kids i see uncomfortable
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