
Joolz
Aer+
Travel-friendly, city-nimble, but tiny storage and struggles off-pavement.
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I feel like I’m supposed to like the Thule Urban glide better because it’s always top rated, or BoB. But I went to Bambi Baby to compare and like the Uppababy Ridge way better! I know the Thule is lighter but I found the brake more annoying and the stroller much more difficult to fold! The BoB way finder seat felt cheap- didn’t have the revolution flex to try. The Ridge felt easier to brake, more comfortable handlebar material, easier harness, and much easier stroller folding mechanism and front wheel lock and unlock mechanism. Plus I liked the phone pocket and water bottle holder! Are there others who agree with me so I’m not going crazy! Plus I have the UB car seat that I can get the adapters for.
We have a BOB and love it. It's pretty big and heavy so it's not great if you have to carry it on public transport or anything like that, but it's awesome for sidewalks, janky sidewalks, dirt roads, wide trails, jogging, and everything in between. It lasted through two kids really well.
I also bought a secondhand Bob way finder that was at least 5 years old. That thing is a beast. Easily pushed through 2-3 inches of snow and ice though I haven't yet had the chance to try it in deeper snow. Had excellent traction in slick areas too.
I also vote BOB I live in a bigger city but the cities attitude toward snow removal on sidewalks and side streets is “the good lord put it there and the good lord will take it away”. My bubs loves stroller walks and we rely on them to get through his last wake window or he loses it. Our stroller has taken in the challenge like a champ! We have the wayfinder I found for a steal on marketplace.
I have a BOB wayfinder stroller, though I’ve also heard Thule is really good. Love it! That thing can take on some really tough terrain that our other regular 4 wheel stroller couldn’t dream of. It’s great for the snow and I take bubs for a walk daily and with the snow we’ve had this year this thing was worth it. There are a bunch on marketplace - both BOB and Thule and many are in good condition. Keep an eye out.
My baby is almost 9 months. The bucket seat is useful but not an absolute must have. I carried my baby around in the bucket seat itself a lot more mainly for in and out for appointments. Grocery shopping I would carry him in a wrap or carrier. Actually clicking in the seat to the stroller though I only have done it maybe 3 or 4 times ever. Most of the time I’d use the bassinet attachment. I’d say you have a good pick in stroller. I originally got your standard 4 wheel city style stroller and by winter got a BOB stroller because of the snow and the terrible job at plowing my city does. My baby loves stroller walks and if you are an outdoorsy person a 3 wheel all-terrain stroller is fantastic.
First, decide if you want a jogging stroller, or not. That cuts down your (many!) options. Then look at the reviews: what are people saying is durable, easy-to-use, safe, etc? Cut out anything with less-than-stellar reviews. Then look at your price point. What's the max you want to spend? Are you interested in second-hand, or want brand new? Any colors you like? What brand carries those colors? Ask friends and family if they recommend any: sometimes first-hand experience makes all the difference! For what it's worth, I wanted a jogging stroller so I got the BOB Wayfinder travel system. It's around $800 but you can find deals and sales on Amazon (I got it for $400). I HIGHLY recommend this one if you're looking for a jogging stroller travel system: been using it for a year now and it's been fantastic.
If your goal isn’t actually jogging, I think any all terrain stroller would work. Find something with big wheels that work with the rest of your lifestyle (do you want something easy to fold, light, small etc). The baby jogger strollers are light while still being all terrain and may be a better fit for your needs honestly. We have Bob wayfinder and love it, but it’s expensive. My husband is a big runner and will go 2+ hours with our baby, otherwise we would just get something cheaper.
I know you say the weight doesn’t bother you, but hoisting that thing in and out of a car is a huge PITA. Most of my friends, even with big SUVs, have to either take the wheels off or remove it into two pieces to fit in their trunks. It’s just kind of the way the stroller is shaped when folded that takes up room. Luckily taking it apart does look pretty simple. We have a bob wayfinder as our running stroller/all terrain and it’s surprisingly compact when folded for such a big stroller. If you’re looking for an all terrain that holds a bassinet, the Bumbleride speed has a bassinet and is very cute/more aesthetically pleasing than the usual all terrain strollers.

Joolz
Aer+
Travel-friendly, city-nimble, but tiny storage and struggles off-pavement.

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