Hub²

I got the Vista and sold it, one good thing about an Uppababy product especially the Vista is that it holds up its value pretty well. I sold it for $100 less than I bought it from with 4 months of use. I soon realize that my baby doesn’t like to be restrained in a stroller so hauling 2 kids with the Vista wouldn’t work for us but a single stroller with the piggy back board would work perfectly. I ended up buying another high end single stroller called Joolz Hub2 and liking it so far. I really enjoy the smooth ride and I do notice the difference in build and ride quality between a Joolz/Nuna/ Bugaboo/Uppababy/ Cybex I’ve tried in store vs the one Graco sold at Costco.

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. 

The set handlebar was the main dealbreaker for the Aer 2 because my husband is over 6 feet tall. We went with the Hub 2 and it really makes a difference. He‘s a former nanny and said it was the first stroller that he could actually take a full stride in while pushing. It’s also a sturdier than the Aer 2 and rides very smoothly on imperfect sidewalks/paths. Still in bassinet phase, but I really like that we have the option for parent facing post-bassinet.

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 got the GoMax travel system with a stroller frame. It can’t be used for a toddler seat, literally just a caddy for the car seat. We will also be getting a Joolz Hub2 that checks all of our boxes, but the GoMax seat and frame were cheaper than the only US car seat that’s clearly compatible with that stroller. GoMax will be for errand running and Joolz will be for heavier use.

I got the Joolz Hub 2 as it’s free of chemical flame retardants, lies flat for newborn, is lightweight and easy fold. Baby is due this week and I find myself just opening/ closing the stroller and rolling it around the house for fun. It’s such an easy ride and Joolz has a 10-year transferable warranty. Only time will tell if little one enjoys it as much as I do.

Highly recommend the Joolz Hub 2. We also wanted a compact stroller but something slightly bigger than a travel sized pram. This one is in between a travel pram and full sized pram. The basket size is great for a pram of its size. Easily fits in a small boot.  There's also the nuna triv next but the weight capacity for the basket is less than the Joolz Hub 2.