TRIV

We are going with the triv LX. Lightweight, parent facing option, all terrain wheels and a lay flat recline. You can attach the bassinet but we don't want to have to purchase that extra. You do have to buy the car seat with this option. If you don't want to buy the car seat, I'd go with the SWIV. Push on both the Swiv and the TRIV lx are way better than regular triv which we found rickety.

Nuna triv 1, fits easily in a Hyundai i30 and a Honda jazz, with 3 bags of groceries.

I have the nuna pipa urbn and stroller combo. Also had a bit of sticker shock when I got it, no idea these things could cost so much. For me, the nuna felt better in basically all the categories when compared to other brands I shopped against. materials, sturdiness/construction, suspension, lock mechanisms, adjustability, comfort features all seemed more intuitive and well thought out on the nuna. I started shopping from graco combos at $400 to chiccos as a step up, but finally ended up with the nuna based on fit & finish and overall build quality.

We have the Swiv (my husband really wanted the Swiv feature, but I think the Twiv is fine) and our neighborhood does not have sidewalks or smooth roads and it is fine. But we also know no different... My name is Harriet as well :)

I’m in the same boat!! I just went to look at some today. My brother is giving us their lightly used Graco car seat with a basic click in stroller for quick newborn outings, so I feel better splurging on a nicer stroller for long term as long as it will be versatile. We don’t have a garage or anywhere to store it in our house so I want something that folds very compact. I also want it to have parent facing and world facing options, which limits a lot of the smaller travel type strollers. I’m looking at the Nuna Triv, Nuna Swiv, and Joolz Hub 2 primarily. I was able to go look at the Nunas today along with the Maxi Cosi Tayla, Uppababy Cruz, and Cybex Balios/Melos. They had bugaboo there too but those are more than I’m wanting to spend and the Fox is bigger than I’m wanting anyway. The Nunas weight, folding mechanism, and folded size were FAR superior than any others and I am heavily leaning that direction. It was just so smooth and easy and compact on both of them. The Mixx was gigantic to me and the folded package was cumbersome to deal with. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find anywhere with Joolz Hub2, but it looks very similar to the Triv and reviews say it’s more durable. The Swiv was ever so slightly bigger than the Triv but felt a little sturdier and less like a travel stroller, and I don’t feel like the extra 1-2 lbs was that big of a deal compared to the trade off you get for more storage basket space and what feels like more durability. However the Triv has more suspension and better wheels for all terrain, so I’m torn on that. The only hesitation I have with Nuna is the way the lady at the store talked about them. She said she herself would never buy one because they aren’t made as well as others of the same price point and the warranty is crap (2 years but limited to things that probably wouldn’t break anyway). She was really pushing the Cybex models but they just didn’t have the same smooth and compact fold and I didn’t like the buckles and seat material as much as the Nunas (the magnetic buckle was awesome). The Joolz Hub2 has a 10 year warranty and it has a toddler ride on board you can attach later on which makes it more versatile than the Nunas in my eyes. Not looking to get a double but having a little bit of flexibility with another kid when making such an expensive purchase feels nice. I just wish I could get my hands on it to compare! I’m almost leaning Joolz just due to the warranty and supposed durability. There’s just not as much info out there about them from people who have bought them. I went to Nordstrom, a local baby store, and Pottery Barn kids, which could be an option where you live! I’m also looking into the bassinet options with the Nuna and Joolz and that’s getting me stuck (nuna is expensive and Joolz doesn’t have a stand to use at home) so I might just opt out of using these strollers with a tiny newborn and just baby wear/use the car seat click on stroller when needed. I think past 4-6 months old these will have a lot of longevity so trying to think long term and not get a bunch of accessories I don’t need. Sorry for the info dump but tried to be detailed since you can’t see them in person!

I have the Nuna Triv. I tried the Mixx and Demi at Nordstrom’s as well. They are HEAVY. Especially with the stroller seat attached. The Triv is a lot lighter but still has somewhat thicker tires. If you’re going to do a lot of trails though you’ll definitely want to go the route of Mixx or Demi. Mixx being lighter of the 2. Just the base itself without any bassinet/car seat/stroller is lighter of course - so the first chunk of months when you can’t use the stroller portion really (unless laying it all the way back so baby is lying down) - it’s easier to carry and get in and out of the car. But once you’re using the stroller attachment it is heavier by a decent amount. If you have a Nordstrom where you live - they have a lot of the big name car seats and stroller systems to try out. It was the only in-person store I could find with them 😅 Target did have one system I think on display. But we don’t have any baby stores near us anymore to try stuff. Definitely sucked when trying to find baby gear we liked. Same as you - don’t mind spending a bit more if it’ll last and work for multiple kids over the years. What I like about my Nuna Triv: convenient having the whole system. Baby loves the bassinet for walks. About to switch to the stroller piece as he’s sitting quite well now. But he still enjoys laying down. Good place for a nap in the go while you’re out or just a place for baby to spread out with toys while you’re shopping or getting food with friends, fairs, etc. Convenient being able to pop the car seat on it for a quick run into a store and not having to take baby out of it or carry a car seat around - I only do this if it’s quick though. Otherwise I use the bassinet or baby wear so they aren’t in the car seat for more than 2 hours at a time. Great for walks. Storage is decent enough. I don’t usually bring anything crazy. Bottom does work for small target runs lol And the quality and safety of the car seat means I can use it for future babies as well if it’s within expiration. And the rest of the system can definitely be used for future kids. It doesn’t switch into a 2 kids stroller though. So could be a downfall if that’s something you’d want in the future.

I have a Nuna because we used air miles from our credit card to buy it on the air miles shop😅 It was better than spending out right money on any stroller. I am the scruffiest most unkempt mum and do not have a luxury vibe at all lol I barely brush my hair. It's a good system and we really like our PIPA URBN infant seat as we don't have a car. We got the triv next and the big wheels have been great for the uneven pavements where we live. It's pretty damn sturdy, we aren't particularly careful people.