
Joolz
Aer+
Travel-friendly, city-nimble, but tiny storage and struggles off-pavement.
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We 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 had a secondhand Bugaboo Frog system (many years ago), that survived my two children and then got passed on again. It was user serviceable, very solid and a joy to push on country roads, pavements and across fields with the dog. Definitely recommend using slime in the tyres if you get a pram with pneumatic tyres. And congratulations!
I love my Nuna trvl lx! But the bugaboo was my second choice!
I just saw a video on it! So mad I was led astray by my friends 😭😭😭 it folds like the Nuna Triv, but full sized.
We have a joolz hub system. I loved the stroller itself but the basket is tiny! We used the bugaboo system when we travel and the basket is so much better. For kid number two we’re going with silver cross and probably a second bugaboo.
I want to comment on this as I am a two-time mom here and as of last August, I became a wonderful and young Grandma for the first time. I am 56 so I do love that I am young enough to keep up and enjoy all this. My grandson has a whole house full of all the gear needed to care for him when he comes over. All my daughter and son-in-law need to do is give me the baby and off they go. Here's what I can tell you about the Baby Gear....and I have it all and I've been around the block. There's things that don't matter with brands and then, to me, things that make all the difference in the world to have at a higher price point. For me, I spent the money where I believe it mattered to me with ease of use, comfortable arrangements for my grandson and I did my research on safety and reliability. I am also interested in longevity and possible resale value. So, having said that, I spent the money on two car seats, his high chair and his stroller system. I invested in a Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield infant car seat and Bugaboo Stroller system which is like a godsend and rides like a dream. Car seat feels like a plush cloud and is built like a brick house. Lightweight but that base it sits in is 100 times more sturdy than lower price brands. You can FEEL the difference in the weight, the fabrics, and the operational features. Bugaboo strollers can go anywhere and are all-terrain beasts. They last forever and can be added on to or paired down depending on what you need. The maneuverability of the Bugaboo strollers in amazing and I need that. We also have a full convertible rotating car seat which is an Evenflo 360 Extend. This was cheaper than the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield but no less safe and is impressive as hell with conveneience and safety. I also spring for a Baby Jogger high chair and vibrating infant seat. Their products are also made so well and are designed to last. The fabrics and the overall build of their things is exceptional. I adore this brand!! On other items....I saved a ton of money by buying more affordable brands and I also feel there is wonderful quality there as well. I can tell you that you will feel the difference of the high end brands in the engineering of them and the fabrics for sure. I urge you to take a look at all the different brands out there and go see them. Feel the materials and push the strollers around. Carry the infant car seats around the store. That will give you all the insight you need. Also, try Facebook Marketplace for deals on gently used high-end brands that are still within expiration dates and have a lot of life left in them. Nobody says you need to buy everything brand new and there are excellent resale deals to be had on there. This is literally the same game we have going on with cars we all drive. Do you prefer a Honda or an Acura? A Toyota or the Lexus? Same car makers.....different grades of luxury and overall feel. Choose what gets you from A to B safely, smartly, and if you're expanding your family, look for longevity out of what you buy. That's what I did here. Not everything needs to be high end to have peace of mind and good things for the baby. Believe me, it's all for the parents because the babies don't really seem to care all that much!!! Congratulations on your little one coming and have fun shopping for all the gear. You'll know what you need and want. Mothers just know.
I purchased a used bugaboo stroller system and a used graco...the difference is night and day. I much prefer the bugaboo. However, I agree that the pricing is crazy!

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

Bugaboo
Butterfly Series
Durable, compact for city travel, good storage, but expensive.

UPPAbaby
Cruz V2 Stroller
Durable workhorse with massive storage, but heavy and bulky.

UPPAbaby
Minu V3 Stroller
Compact travel, decent storage, but pricey, seat not upright.

UPPAbaby
Cruz V3
Durable, massive storage, great service, but heavy and bulky.

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