Thule - Cougar 1

Tandem for the win (I have the gazelle and it is the workhorse). Side by side doesn't really work in an urban city. It is more like a FU to pedestrians on the sidewalk as you literally block it.  I also have a Thule chariot and veer which takes up as much space as a side by side. Maybe the wagon XL is a tiny bit more narrower. It is unwieldy to navigate and good luck if you go to small shops because you can't navigate through the aisles.  

4 in total, with two children. I don't drive and we walk daily, in all weather. I had a Graco Comfy Cruiser as my daily driver. Less than $200 and it was an absolute workhorse. I used it for over 6 years, between the two kids. Huge basket was perfect for grocery shopping. We also had a Joovy Caboose, for the short period of time when my older child was not a reliable distance walker, and needed a place to rest. And then two running strollers - a Chariot Cougar 1 and Cougar 2 (single and double versions of the same stroller). My youngest is 4 and we are still using the Cougar 1 for runs together.

I have owned both a single and double Chariot, and still run with the single. I love them. Hands down, best child related purchase(s) I've ever made.

If you're runners, get a dedicated stroller just for running. A decent running stroller is not a good daily driver. I LOVE my Chariot Cougars (currently using the one seater, previously had the two seater), but I'd never use it daily.

Thule, for sure. I've been using a Cougar 1 for 7 years, and also had a Cougar 2 when I was able to push both my kids. I'm the third owner of the Cougar 1 and it still pushes like a dream. So smooth, so easy to maneuver, comfortable for my son, and not heavy. I've trained for multiple half marathons with it, and pushed it in five or six races of various distances.

We had a Nuna that was good, but then I rented a Bob jogger on vacation and fell in love with it. I ended up buying a Thule Jogger which is going strong with kid number 2, but the Bob is a great choice too. Joggers are just better with different terrain, hop curbs easy, and are simple. The Nuna was great if you're on a smooth sidewalk or something and had too many plastic parts

3, a basinette, a travel bugaboo & a thule jogger. don’t use the basinette anymore currently.

Lots of good suggestions here! If I may, here are things I *regretted* buying for newborns. You can always buy these things IF you find the need for them, but i spent a lot of money buying ahead of time to find out I never used them or could’ve used something else.  For feeding:  - nipple cream (never used, only did breastmilk and air dry)   - breast pads (maybe useful to have 2-3 reusable sets for the first few weeks but otherwise never used again)  - special bf shirts or dresses (just wore my normal clothes) - special bottle sterilizer ( I ended up using this bc I donate milk to preemies and they want me to, but otherwise wasn’t really needed unless you’re pumping in the newborn phase) - bottle warmer (just run under hot water and spin)  - nursing cover (just another thing to carry around, I only used muslin blankets)  - boppy (personally found super uncomfortable and just use a pillow)  - lots of bottles (wait to see what baby likes first!)  For diapering:  - NB diapers (wait to see how big baby is, then order!) - expensive baby changing mat (literally any would suffice)  - wipe warmer (he’s fine with his cold wipes haha)  - special diaper cream (we use aquaphor)  We used cloth diapers as soon as baby was a few weeks old so not sure what else. We used a nice garbage can with a lid and reusable wet bag to collect diapers.  For bath time:  - special infant seat (used when baby got older, but for nb stage we just sponge bathed or one of us held baby bc he was so uncomfortable)  - baby towels (we just dried with little burp cloths)  - any special baby lotion (I use Pipette for myself and for baby)  Baby clothes:  - pants/shirts in nb, 0-3 sizes (baby wore exclusively onesies and footie pajamas) Baby items: - stroller (honestly we never use ours bc I almost exclusively babywear; if I could go back I’d probably get one cheap off marketplace instead of my Thule jogger)  - baby play mat, especially the lovevery one (just use blanket)  - any special baby furniture (we just used our own)  Here’s a list of we have used for my second:  For feeding:  - burp cloths (lots, but nothing special)  - 2 glass bottles and bottle brush  - pump and pump parts and breastmilk bags (get through insurance!!! Don’t spend your own money on them!)  - syringe for vitamin d drops  - pumping or nursing bras For diapering:  - size one diapers and wipes  - cloth diapers  - simple foldable mat  - wet bags  - aquaphor (phenomenal stuff, works on rashes, nipples, skin, lips, etc etc)  For bathing:  - burp/towel cloths  - simple baby wash (we only use on specific areas)  For clothes:  - onesies short and long sleeve  - footie pajamas  - sweater  - hat  - socks (for under footies when it’s cold)  Baby items:  - baby carriers for baby wearing - a few black and white cards or small toys - bassinet - bouncer ? TBD, as he doesn’t like it  - muslin blankets  - diaper bag with essentials   - pacifiers (bought 2 brands, he liked 1, so we went with that one)  Baby toiletries:  - electric nail trimmer - thermometer  - syringe  If I could go back, I’d also get most things from buying nothing groups or FB marketplace. Most baby items are only used for 0-2 years so they’re in good condition! And people always get surplus items at showers or as gifts so a lot of items are in new or like new condition.  Hope this helps. 

They honestly both have their merits. I have the uppababy vista, the Thule urban glide (side x side), and Thule chariot (side x side). I use the Thules for running and dog walks, but the main problem I'm having with side x side right now is just the amount of stroller drama (they are 12 months but this has been going on for a few months)..this includes biting, toy stealing, etc etc. The uppababy is good for the rare city outing (especially as they are still in their infant seats so they click right in), but I find it more difficult to steer, it is LONG (sorry door frames), and it has no breaks which I find incredibly useful living in a very hilly area!

I have a baby jogger city mini and it's pretty solid on different surfaces. I've pushed it through sand, snow, slush, and rocky trails with minimal problems. My best purchase though was my Thule chariot. It can handle any surface easily and we convert it to bike and ski too. It doesn't hold a car seat but you can get an infant sling. I have friends who use the Thule jogging stroller and bugaboo fox and say they're wonderful in the snow.

What you are planning and what your baby wants is completely different. We got the Nuna Mixx and it felt like a waste initially cause we were always pushing an empty stroller around with her worn on me. We live in a neighborhood with rough terrain so wanted one with big wheels and suspensions. At one year old she finally could sit for 10 minutes in the stroller without fussing. Then we caved and bought a second travel stroller because our primary one was heavy and massive and felt too big for trips to the mall/grocery. And proceeded to purchase a third Thule chariot for bike trips. It really depends on your lifestyle, but if your aren’t planning on daily long stroller walks, you could probably swing babywearing for the first couple of months.

I have a Thule single seat and honestly don’t love it. I think I’ll get the wagon for when they’re old enough to sit up and look into the uppababy vista thank you!

Yeah we have a chicco stroller for the infant seat but spent the money on a Thule chariot bc we run and will eventually bike with baby