UPPAbaby - Cruz V3

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.

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

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

I had the same confusion and just bought uppababy Cruz v3 and mesa v2 car seat. I don’t have a ton of feedback yet since I’m a FTM expecting the baby in a couple weeks so yet to use the stroller. My focus while buying a stroller was compactness, bassinet mode (would be a plus), good suspension, and quality. Cruz v3 gives it all and with the bassinet mode I think mall and outdoor winter strolls should make life easier. I did not buy the bassinet separately. Vista is also a great choice, and honestly you cannot go wrong with either it just comes down to what fits your needs better. Cruz v3 is definitely very compact!! My first choice was nuna for stroller as well as car seat but car seat had an overhang in my car and I wasn’t comfortable with it. Uppa baby’s aria and mesa both were fitting well in the car and I ended up buying mesa. Hope it helps, all the best!!!

I picked out Uppababy Cruz v3 as you can use it from birth and it has a flat reclining and newborn insert. And CYBEX T Cloud car seat since it reclines to near flat which is great for longer walks or shopping since with normal car seats your baby can only spend two hours in it at a time.

I have this set up. Just an fyi, when the bassinet is installed, it's really hard to access the basket. It's much better when you have the rumble seat in.

I live in a city on the second story of a converted single family home. I also go walking with my dog on gravel and dirt roads. I went with the uppababy Cruz. UB has really good customer service, which was a big factor for me. The Cruz was very easy to fold up compared to the nunas I tried. It holds a decent amount, but is smaller than the vista and can fit in the trunk of my RAV4 and Honda HRV with room for groceries. I didn't go for the vista because while we want two kids, I heard the vista is really unwieldy and you have to face the infant forward and put them in the lower latch position...which I didn't love. I did go with the Nuna Pipa Aire RX care seat. The Uppababy adapters suck. If you do this combo, get the Nuna ring adapter.

I have yet to find a full size one hand fold and open stroller. The only thing I hate about the Cruz is I need two hands to open and close.

I actually bought the Cruz and love it. I am now looking for a travel stroller and am considering a bugaboo

I have the uppababy Cruz. I love it. I have a lab and haven't had any issues walking her with it. fwiw, I use a waist belt leash. We do city walking, dirt path walking, and I easily run errands with it. I tried the Nuna strollers. Couldn't figure out how to fold them easily. Uppababy also has excellent customer service and warranties. I had to use a warranty on another product and they were quick about confirming coverage and sending a replacement (though it took longer to get here than I'd have liked). I would consider getting one secondhand. I found so many on FB marketplace for $200-300. UB often sells spare parts, so you can fix most issues (scuffed bars, wheels, etc.).

I don't find it to be bulky. However, it's certainly not small. It fits in our RAV4 and our HRV just fine. I use the Nuna Pipa Aire RX car seat.

If you are getting Uppababy Cruz, I’d highly recommend getting a bassinet second hand from FB marketplace. Babies outgrow those so fast and there’s no way I spend $200+ on a stroller bassinet that can maybe be used for two months. Plus the Cruz V3 is designed to go all the way flat, so it is ok to use for a newborn from birth as long as you use the snugseat properly. In that case a bassinet might not even be necessary. I was between Uppa and Nuna as well as I really wanted the nuna pipa car seat. I ended up trying out both at Bloomingdale’s and my husband and I both think Uppa steers a little smoother. We are going with the Nuna car seat + Nuna adapter + Cruz V3 combo. If you want a light color, Uppa declan color line is 20% right now. If I were you I’d enroll in Bloomingdale’s loyallist program and get the stroller so you get power points to apply to a car seat. Can also stack it with Rakuten cashback.

Cruz. The vista is horrible as a double. Get what you need for this time in your life and then get a double when the time comes- a lot of people find their lifestyle is completely different and have different needs.

We are getting the Uppababy Cruz 3 stroller with the Mesa V3 seat and adding a bassinet attachment as we go on frequent walks. I like how sturdy it is for our cracked/brick city sidewalks, and we get snow and ice so we like the wheels on it. Goes up to thirty pounds for the car seat and can be installed without a base if need be. I was a little uncertain as it’s pretty pricey system but we already got the bassinet and seat purchased for us from our registry, so it will definitely be it!