Silver Cross - Coast

Seconding Silver Cross. I got the Coast for $300 from GoodBuyGear and it was brand new, just open box. Still going strong 3 years later with daily walks. My son is 99th% in weight and height and is definitely outgrowing it now and I have no idea what we’re going to use afterwards

We got the Silver Cross Coast bundle, waited until it was in the sale, but the entire range is pretty good, with number 2 on the way it should still be good for them.

The better it is on uneven terrain/inclines the less foldable and heavier it’s going to be. You’ll have to decide if you want to split the difference and get something in the middle or get two. We ended up getting two. We have a silver cross one that barely folds down and is relatively heavy but it’s incredibly sturdy, has great suspension, a massive basket and has been taken on many a countryside walk across mud, gravel, rocks etc. We then also have a yoyo for travel that folds down small enough to go in the overhead compartment in a plane.

I’ve literally never seen them there and I spent many hours there trying to convince myself I needed and could afford a Bugaboo. (Surprise to no one, I didn’t and I couldn’t! Lol) Nuna, Uppababy, Silver Cross, Thule, Doona, Joolz, Cybex, sure. Chicco? Never. Maybe this is a new development? 🤷🏻‍♀️

UPDATE: moved comment to where it belonged 🤦🏻‍♀️ sorry, OP! You’re providing valuable information and I wasn’t negating you at all! Original comment kept below, but meant as a reply to a different comment. ————— I’ve literally never seen them there and I spent many hours there trying to convince myself I needed and could afford a Bugaboo. (Surprise to no one, I didn’t and I couldn’t! Lol) Nuna, Uppababy, Silver Cross, Thule, Doona, Joolz, Cybex, sure. Chicco? Never. Maybe this is a new development? 🤷🏻‍♀️

We got a lot of stuff from buy nothing groups on Facebook and hand me downs. We splashed out on a Silver Cross Stroller and an Owlet monitor. We got a changing table and rocking chair from Ikea, and then went midrange on Philips Avent for bottles and steriliser / warmer. We got a BabyBjorn carrier and bouncer, a Lovevery play mat, Halo Bassinest, Boppy cushions all as hand me downs and Facebook buy nothing. We bought a second hand Nuna car seat from a very trusted friend in an almost new condition. I got my pump through our insurance.

just spent a month researching. my takeaway: Nuna - loved this one the most (mixx or trvl xl) but all of the carseats/accesories make it extra pricey. my fav uber premium option uppababy- i found these all to be kind of rigid and too large. didn't like the vibe but its obvs popular mockingbird - decided on this one and so far love the balance of quality and price point. truly feels strong but also premium, while not being huge, and almost all the features feel obvious instead of buried silver cross - if you really want to go with the most premium it is indeed very nice. graco Modes nest - solid budget option. felt a little on the light/fragile side for me but if lightweight with versatility is important, this one isn't bad at all bugaboo - maybe the one i tried was a janky floor model but i didn't think it was smooth at all. nuna/mock crushed it

Before you decide on the Uppababy…really play with it in person. I felt it was efficient on how it collapse/opens and was still very bulky. I remember there being pinch points when collapsing as well. I was researched and played with Uppababy, Nuna Triv/Swiv/Mixx, and Silver Cross strollers. Ultimately ended up with the Nuna Swiv with no regrets.

One. The Silver Cross is amazing. There's a reason they become collectors items long after their occupants have outgrown them.

Nordstrom also has Bugaboo and I believe I saw Silver Cross at the Fashion Valley mall, too. Great place to try out gear, especially upper-end strollers.

I love Silver Cross, which is an expensive brand, but I get mine secondhand for a few hundred at most. We started out with a Hauck brand stroller set and it was fine, it got the job done. But I walk everywhere and once I switched to the Silver Cross I understood that there was a difference and you get what you pay for. It was so much nicer and smoother and better quality all around. But then we don't buy the baby containers or lots of toys or other name brand stuff. We invest in things that matter to us and that will vary from person to person. My husband always says invest in the things that keep you from the ground (chairs, beds, cars/tires/pushchairs, etc) and I find that to be pretty true as well. I would never judge anyone for their choices in baby gear, as long as it's safe. So don't feel like you have to get the nicest things people recommend. Find what works for you and your family and invest where it matters to you.