Joolz - Hub²

We're in London and don't have a car - I'm really happy with our Joolz Hub 2 (though we're only 9 weeks in, so still using the bassinet). It's really expensive so I did get the bassinet as a hand-me-down (I imagine we'll give back if they have a second, and we bought a new mattress).  It's light weight, very manoeuvrable, has enough room when I go to the supermarket. Sometimes on rough ground it seems a bit juddery but that's a rarity for us so I'm glad we went for something less huge. When we move to the other seat I'm glad it'll be facing me rather than outward. One thing to think about is how much stuff gets sold secondhand after minimal use - we're now on a local parents' WhatsApp and so seems feasible you could get one pram now and then change if you have a second baby. I personally wouldn't get a double pram when you're pregnant with your first. 

I started my stroller journey by buying a highly recommended stroller and hating it... and ended up with multiple ones, which turned into testing over 100 models and reviewing them :) That said: NOT LOVING: Uppababy Vista - rides smooth, but too big and bulky Mockingbird - awful, scary with recalls, doesn't drive smoothly as all Cybex Orfeo - too flimsy Cybex Coya - where do I even begin with this bad fold GB Pockit - not worth your fingers Ergobaby Metro - too heavy for a travel stroller and unfold feels meh SummerInfant 3d quickclose - too good to be true, super flimsy Nuna TRVL - too short seat, too big to take into the cabin and too expensive for what it is Uppababy Minu - too big for a travel stroller model, weird bumper bar and flimsy canopy LOVING: Cybex Priam - amazing, especially the e-version. If I were to get a one full-size stroller this would be my top choice Stokke Yoyo3 - most well-known and guaranteed on board Joolz Aer - smooth ride, great accessories Joolz Hub2 - solid mid-size option Cybex Gazelle - good for 2 under 2 Bombi - good mid-size option Bugaboo Butterfly 2 - didn't like the first version, but these upgrades made it better Mamazing - good budget option Zoe Traveler - amazing canopy and solid stroller Inglesina Quid - cute solid compact stroller

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.

We have 3 😂. A Joolz hub system that we bought and use daily, a doona that was gifted to us that we used on trips when she was little, and now we use a bugaboo butterfly on trips.

We get tons of compliments from other moms on our Joolz hub when they try it! Everyone knows the Aer for travel by the hub is really nice.

I've Joolz Hub2, which is lovely (I live in London and use public transport). It's definitely not the smallest/lightest bassinet + wheels, but my LO (now 14 weeks) fits in it nicely and still has a good amount of space.

I have Hub2, but I do like the idea of the new Aer and the updated design (softer fabric, hub2 has a bit of a rough one). Joolz has been purchased by Bugaboo, so they have tweaked some bits quite nicely.

I'd say you need: Pram with bassinet, where your baby will be for the first several months (6 or so), the seat itself. Then you need to decide if you need something compact or that works for different types of terrain. For that, I really recommend visiting John Lewis or Mamas&Papas. We personally have Joolz Hub2, because it's quite compact and fits in our small-ish apartment well. It wouldn't be the best anywhere but a normal pavement but works very well in the city. I like that the seat can be facing both ways - parent and world and can be swapped in 5 seconds. I hear one of the best prams for travelling is Joolz Aer which is super lightweight and can be taken on board of the plane as it folds small and fits the overhead compartment.

I have Hub2 but planning to swap for Aer2 when he's ready to sit world facing. I've tested it in JL and loved it so much. So light and soooo easy to fold (unlike hub2, that's some struggle).

Although we have a Joolz Hub2 which is quite similar to the Aer2 in many ways (but a bit bigger) I do love our stroller so far. Allot of positive reviews / comments and less negative on Joolz in general according to your post and that’s good to see ;)

They’re both good city prams (no idea about dogs) but storage is on the smaller side - but one thing to think about is if the height is good for you and your partner. If you’re tall you might find the handle too low down (and they’re not adjustable). If you want something a bit bigger without being an outdoorsy pram, a good option is the Joolz Hub 2.

Of the options you listed, the Cruz V3 will easily be the best for going over rough ground, but the same elements that make it so great in that respect also make it the largest and heaviest (26 lbs, I think) - you likely won't be able to gate check it. Unfortunately, the lightest/most compact strollers tend to have little/no suspension and smaller wheels as a consequence, so you may have to decide which feature you think is more important. Aer2 and Minu v3 apparently have good suspension and relatively large wheels for their class (i.e., ultracompacts), but will still have the most trouble going over rough ground. Hub2 is somewhere in the middle, although the suspension is a little firm and I don't love the fold (I think you have to reverse the seat first, and the seat removal wasn't super intuitive to me.) An important question here is whether you want baby to be able to face you while you push. If so, that automatically eliminates Aer2 and Minu (and almost every other compact stroller). Some other lighter reversible-seat strollers that still have decently sized wheels are the Nuna Triv Next, Bugaboo Dragonfly, and Peg Perego Veloce. Cybex has the Mios, but the wheels are much smaller (so it will have a tougher time around rough terrain). The Dragonfly is very tall when folded though (even taller than the Cruz), so it may not work that well if your trunk space is limited. If you don't care about a reversible seat, the Nuna TRVL/TRVL LX, Cybex Beezy (latest model), Uppababy Minu v2, Peg Perego Selfie Plus, and Guzzie and Guss Oxygen v2 are all lighter than 20 lbs, have a one-hand fold, and have larger wheels and more substantial suspension than the Aer2/Minu v3 (or any other ultracompacts, for that matter).

We went with Evenflo Shyft (their Doona knockoff) as our car seat and bought a Joolz Hub 2.0 stroller with bassinet attachment. I love the convenience of keeping the baby in the car seat when making quick trips, and we use our bassinet every day to take the baby on walks. YMMV! Nuna was just too expensive for me to pull the trigger.

For us parent facing beyond the carrycot stage, fits in the boot of our Mini, durable, comfortable for baby and not too big were our main criteria. I wasn't too concerned with it being all terrain, because most of where we go has footpaths and when it doesn't it's not at all pushchair friendly and we use the carrier then. But gravel is quite a difficult terrain so you'd probably want big wheels for that. We ended up with the Joolz Hub 2 and love it. We're three months in, use it every day and have used both the carrycot and seat unit. I really rate The Stroller Workshop YouTube channel for reviews. He's a stroller repairer, so is impartial and has a lot of experience, unlike the reviews by pram shops who are obviously trying to sell them, or mums who usually review before the baby has even arrived.

I have the Joolz Hub 2 for my baby and I’m loving it so far. It’s doesn’t feel unwieldy, but feels sturdy and I like the fact that my baby can face me when out of the bassinet, especially because my baby is really long so might be out of the seat sooner than six months. It felt sturdier to me than the Nuna which we also considered. The bassinet doesn’t fold on it like the Aer does, which would have been super convenient, and I’m looking forward to using the seat unit where I the whole thing will fold down in one compact piece. One thing about Joolz is they a ten year warranty, which made me confident that it would see me through all my children.

The ultra compact market really hurt the small sized pushchair market. I have a Joolz Hub 2 which is a small pushchair and folds small, but still has a reversable seat. I think you need massive wheels to cope with sand though.

I have the Joolz Hub2. Pushchairs are so individual that it’s hard to advise without your lifestyle and requirements. For me it was * fits in the boot of my mini * had a reversible seat so baby can parent face beyond bassinet stage * folded in one piece with the seat in either direction * handle pavements and well maintained trails * seat is newborn acceptable in case baby outgrows bassinet early I didn’t want anything too bulky because most of the time I am walking on pavements or smooth National Trust type type paths, and when I’m not it’s usually totally unsuitable for any type of pram so I use the carrier anyway, and having a big bulky pram for the 2 days in the last 6 months when I’d have probably appreciated it isn’t worth it for me. The 10 year warranty on it is also nice to have. But if you’re on muddy field with your pram you’ll probably have a different perspective, and if you don’t mind or want your baby to world face from out of the newborn stage then you might want a cabin approved pram from the start. Personally I love my pram and wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again. It’s easy to use, nice to push and my baby is happy in there. And to copy another user, in my baby group other than me we have another Hub2, Joolz Aer+, Egg 3, Oyster 3, Nuna Mix Next, M&P Ocarro. One thing I’d note about pram buying is that no pram can do everything. I see a lot of posts of poster wanting a pram which can tackle off road conditions really well while folding down to cabin luggage dimensions and that doesn’t and can’t exist. There’s a reason that farmers use tractors and not Smart Cars!!

We were between the Silver Cross Cove and Joolz Hub 2, after testing about 15 different models and ended up going with the Joolz. The Cove looks really nice, is super easy to fold, and very easy to manoeuvre, but folds quite large and we didn’t want to lose our whole boot when in the bassinet phase. We considered the Aer2 as others have recommended, but felt the Hub 2 was just better all round - bigger wheels that can handle more surfaces, but still a relatively compact and easy fold. Not had the baby yet, so can’t give you a real life review. Good luck and congrats! Edit for typo.