UPPAbaby - Cruz V3

I just got the Chicco adapter in the mail and tried it on my UB Cruz V3 because I was worried about this! It does fold down, but not quite as flat as it otherwise does without the adapter still attached. There’s the grey latch that is supposed to secure when the stroller is collapsed, and it can’t do so when the Chicco car seat adapter is left on the stroller and folding the stroller. It’s not a huge deal breaker, but kind of annoying in my opinion because the car seat adapter doesn’t come up and off the stroller frame very easily. At least mine doesn’t! I have to wiggle it and pull quite a bit to get it to release. So ideally, I’d leave the adapter on the stroller, that just means it doesn’t quite fold as compactly

So I had this same dilemma recently and was lucky to go into a store in Toronto where the owner gave us her honest thoughts an experience - we ended up with the Cruz V3 and the Aria car seat (was between the liing and the Aria and the aria was on sale at the time and we have to carry the seat down a few flights of stairs so we went with that). Her experience/thoughts: - unless you’re planning on having two very small children the 2 kid configuration often doesn’t get used as much. - she’s had a lot of parents come in for a side by side stroller for 2 kids because the top to bottom is a bit awkward for the bottom kid even if they have the vista, it also gets quite heavy since the uppa baby is a heavier stroller - a lot of people with toddlers end up wearing one kid/getting the ride along or even getting a wagon - if you want the slightly bigger stroller with slightly better features go for it, but the Cruz is a great option if you’re on the fence. Obviously this differs from person to person and we decided that if we saw a need for the double stroller, we’d revaluate later one, and if we did it would probably be something more along the travel end of the spectrum to have something a little more easy to maneuver.

Just got the uppababy Cruz v3 and we are obsessed! I was set on getting the Nuna Mixx Next until I saw that a) Nuna’s customer service sucks and b) the Cruz’s basket holds 30 lbs while the Nuna’s holds 10!

Extremely valid story and points. I am now leaning 99% towards Cruz v3, and 1% towards vista v3 hahaha. I went to Toronto Baby Show and checked things out in person too, and talked to the reps etc. and it made sense I feel like cruz and vista were SOOOOO popular among people visiting there. I got chance to dig a bit more and seems like solid choices.

Yes we are heavily leaning on Cruz v3 but haven’t discarded vista option yet. Thank you

The newborn capabilities on the Cruz are way better than the Minu (as far as V3s go). I just went to a store to check them out

I saw that email today from uppababy and now I’m considering it… the biggest issues for me are -it can’t be made a double… but tbh, I want to upgrade to a real double when the time comes -I already have a V2 bassinet from someone and pretty sure it wouldn’t work with it so to buy another bassinet is super silly. (A friend gave me a bassinet, vista & minu v2 but only the bassinet is in good shape 😵‍💫)

Reporting back 🫡 [they said yes it would work](https://imgur.com/a/sIhPYmF)! Now to convince my husband to buy the CruzV3 before we’re past the bassinet days and it’s not even relevant anymore

I messaged them after closing today so they should write back tomorrow!

The minu v3 is technically infant compatible but I personally would not use it with an infant. They did a better job with the infant capabilities for the Cruz V3

I have the Cruz v3 for my 5 mo old and it’s amazing on gravel and curbs, but incredibly heavy. I am looking for a travel stroller myself since this isn’t it. I tried the minu 3 and returned it because it seemed way too flimsy for the cost. I can’t imagine buying another high priced stroller and considering the Aer+ due to one handed fold.

I was fortunate to borrow a bassinet from a friend, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend investing in one since babies outgrow them so quickly. We ended up buying a compact crib from Walmart because I wasn’t comfortable with my baby sleeping in his nursery right away. If you can, I’d suggest going for a convertible crib that transitions from a mini crib to a full-size toddler bed—it’s a much longer-lasting option.  For the stroller and car seat, I chose the UPPAbaby Cruz with the Mesa car seat, knowing I wouldn’t be having a second child until my baby is around 2–3 years old. I absolutely love this combo—it’s so easy to click the car seat onto the stroller, and the rumble seat’s shade cover and recline make it super comfortable for my baby. The new Cruz V3 is even better now, as it’s suitable for newborns right from the start. (Lots of Cruz V2 stroller on fb market if you don’t want to buy it brand new)  But if I were to have kids back to back, I was looking into the Bugaboo Donkey since the seat is side by side to see both kids.  Check out West Coast Kids & Snuggle Bugz

I was fortunate to borrow a bassinet from a friend, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend investing in one since babies outgrow them so quickly. We ended up buying a compact crib from Walmart because I wasn’t comfortable with my baby sleeping in his nursery right away. If you can, I’d suggest going for a convertible crib that transitions from a mini crib to a full-size toddler bed—it’s a much longer-lasting option.  For the stroller and car seat, I chose the UPPAbaby Cruz with the Mesa car seat, knowing I wouldn’t be having a second child until my baby is around 2–3 years old. I absolutely love this combo—it’s so easy to click the car seat onto the stroller, and the rumble seat’s shade cover and recline make it super comfortable for my baby. The new Cruz V3 is even better now, as it’s suitable for newborns right from the start. (Lots of Cruz V2 stroller on fb market if you don’t want to buy it brand new)  But if I were to have kids back to back, I was looking into the Bugaboo Donkey since the seat is side by side to see both kids.  Check out West Coast Kids & Snuggle Bugz

I have the Cruz with a piggyback for older toddler. I bought it off marketplace for a reasonable price. I highly rate it compared to my old bugaboo fox to be honest.

I have the Cruz V3 with lay flat and also live downtown but with great proximity to parks and trails. I do live in an elevator building so it might be different if I had to lug it up stairs, but I love it. I wanted wheels sturdy enough to handle rough city sidewalks and trails.

So i went stroller shopping finally and the cruz v3 glides like a dream and is going on sale soon for black friday I tested it out at WCK and again at snuggle bugz, both are not in the city i live in (1.5 hours away driving) so i wanna order online I see the stroller on amazon and apparently the bf deal stacks with the 15% completion discount! my question is why does amazon seem so sketch for buying a stroller , almost no reviews on most of their UB strollers, is there a risk of it being fake? (it says uppababy in the corner and takes me to their store + sold by amazon.ca) I know WCK and Snugglebugz have registry perks but both of them don’t put strollers towards their completion discount which is kinda lame, would rather save money so i’d love to do amazon - anyone buy theirs from amazon and experience any issues? is my warranty from uppababy still valid if it’s from amazon? i’m thinking of getting the car seat too Thanks!

honestly i would do fb market so quick but im specifically looking for a cruz v3 bc of its newborn compatibility and since it just came out nobody’s selling it there yet :(

i’m looking for a single stroller at the moment and bugaboos comparable (i think it’s called the fox 5?) was super expensive and out of my budget! i actually went in thinking i’d want the nuna mixx or silvercross reef since they’re both beautiful, but found both to be bulky and hard to push as a 5’0 girly! i was surprised at how easy the cruz was to maneuver and fold and i loved the look of the v3, and surprised how light it was! have heard wonderful things about the clek, but honestly with infant car seats only being used for a year or less i think im just gonna get the matching uppababy one for click in ease

due in jan so cant give you input based off actual real world experience yet but i have been researching the heck out of strollers for months, and watched almost every tiktok / youtube video out there, plus visited baby boutiques multiple times to feel things out and here’s my tips + personal recc: Tips: 1. go try them out yourself! i highly recommend you don’t buy something unless you’ve literally pushed it and folded it on your own, everyone’s opinion is SO different. so many factors come into play, and every stroller is good and bad in different ways, it really depends on you. i was SO fixated on a nuna mixx stroller because of its aesthetic and how influencers make it look so chic, went to try it out and absolutely hated it and was SHOCKED with how heavy and bumpy it felt to push.. i would’ve never realized based off just videos and influencer input. 2. check your local facebook market!! you can find really amazing deals on there which might sway your mind, worst case if you hate it atleast you didnt break the bank. Personal Recommendation: As a petite (5’0) future ftm who really wants an easy to push / fold stroller but also wanted something sturdy and all terrain as my main stroller - i opted for a cruz v3, absolutely fell in love with its glide and fold in the store and it wasn’t even in my top 3 before i got to the store! the matching mesa v3 locks in so easily, it was a great combo. Not too heavy (but definitely not compact/light) but that was okay with me because i did want something sturdy, all terrain, and newborn safe. i think when the time comes i’ll definitely get something lighter for travel or quick trips, like a bugaboo butterfly or joolz aer, but im also okay with knowing i will probably need multiple strollers. I also love the fact that uppababy is known for good resale value and amazing customer service! both important if i ever decide to upgrade if i have a second kid or my child outgrows their stroller :) Again it’s sooo preference based, really really recommend going in and trying them all out, and choosing what fits your lifestyle the best!