Do you need a stroller? Have you thought about baby wearing? Does your baby like the stroller now? My baby hated the stroller until she could sit up and baby wearing was so much easier.
Edit to add that I saw someone else mention the zoe traveler, which I have as our second stroller and really like. I didn't realize it was recommended for 3+ months. I'm guessing you are supposed to use it with the seat all the way reclined at 3 months?
I have the bumbleride indie and we love it! We got it for a deal from rebel or goodbuy gear because it was new but slightly scratched. I live in an area where I can walk to the library, grocery store etc from our house. So we love just strolling out the door with the indie. We also have really bumpy sidewalks around so we needed the air tires and I do some very light jogging with it as well. The cork handlebar is awesome.
It has an adapter for a variety of car seats but we never ended up using that because my baby hated the stroller until she was almost 6 months and we just did baby wearing on our walks. Also, the indie and I think the era recline flat so they are safe for less than 6 month olds without any adapter. We ended up with the Chicco keyfit 35 cleartex car seat because I just couldn't justify paying for the fancy Nuna ones even if they are lighter. And it's fine!
However the indie is huge and heavy! We ended up getting a small zoe travel stroller (they have one made with recycled fabric!) as well because if we are traveling anywhere the indie takes up a ton of space. We got our zoe from one of those returned/open box websites as well and it was a great deal.
I personally really like having two options, one big full size and one super packable travel stroller, but I know that isn't for everyone.
I do highly recommend searching all the open box type websites for deals, or of course looking for used strollers if you live in a city or non-rural area. The "greenest" thing is not buying new in my opinion (and it saves $$)
I got the Zoe travel as my lightweight stroller companion to my big bumbleride running stroller and it is so great!
OP I think you should really look at 2 different strollers of you want all the capabilities you outlined above. I have a bumbleride for walks from the house (can walk to playground, grocery store etc) plus jogging and we keep the Zoe folded up in the car trunk for when we are out and about.
Yes! I do a lot of walking on sidewalks paved with historic brick and they a bumpy! The bumble ride is amazing, and the company is exactly what I want to support. We also have a zoe for travel or small spaces and that is great as well.
We borrowed the Zoe traveler from a friend of ours, main reason it being a 60lbs max weight bearing capacity in case my bigger twin (40lb at the moment) wants to hop in when tired. I think it fits in an overhead but don’t take my word for it as we gate checked it so I’m not 100% sure. In a group I’m in a lot also liked the Bugaboo Butterly or the Jools Aer.
Honestly if you’re gonna want to do some running, a jogging stroller is gonna be your best option mainly because of the tires and suspension. Lightweight stroller; we like the Zoe but the Ergobaby Metro is something I currently have my eyes on. Joovy was the lightest in terms of jogging stroller compared to a Bob or Thule and also on the lower under $300 option. Definitely suggest checking marketplace! Spring is here as so a lot of people in my area are selling jogging strollers for cheap, I’ve missed out on a few $100 Bob and Thule strollers which I’ve been wanting since we got rid of our full sized stroller.
And coming from mom with 3 under 5, two being twins we honestly have/had a small selection of strollers and wagons for different occasions lol. Full sized tandem mockingbird style double/triple stroller for everyday use, a Wonderfold wagon for big day trips like zoo and a Uppababy Minu to keep in the car for just in case. We sold our full sized stroller last year, so we currently have the Minu and wagon but I’m thinking of getting rid of the Minu (we got it for free in my local free group) to find a secondhand jogging stroller just because my older two still like to jump in a stroller from time to time and I want the sturdiness of the wheels from the jogging stroller.
Definitely look and shop around on marketplace for a used Zoe, Joolz Aer, Nuna or a Yoyo (I think that’s the brand or model name of stroller). All are average $300+ brand new so second hand if your best option especially since it’s going to be used briefly whenever you travel. We have an older Nuna travel stroller I got for free from a neighbor but it does its job when we’re traveling since I’m not too worried about it getting broken. Definitely in the long run I’m wanting to invest in a newer travel stroller since we’re getting ready for international travel coming up.
Thank you! Hi! I just got the Zoe Traveler. I thought I was going to love it but I don’t. The basket is hard to access, I’m having lots of trouble with the opening mechanism, baby slides in the seat, and when baby isn’t in it the stroller tips backwards every few seconds. I do like the canopy tho lol.
I’m worried if Bombi will have same issues?
We have the Zoe Traveler and its amazing. It’s as sturdy as normal everyday stroller but folds up to the size of a carry on bag and weighs like 11 lbs. We take it on every trip. It went under the bed with our four other suitcases no problem. I already knew we liked the brand because we have the double, but this tops it just for convenience and size.
That will be a nightmare. I would see about getting a Zoe traveler; it’s so lightweight and folds up small but is an amazingly sturdy-we used it on a 5 night on the Destiny and it was perfect.
I just recently got the Zoe Traveler stroller and I LOVE it. I have a very large 2 year old and he fits great - it holds up to 60lbs! I bought it off the Stork Exchange so it’s not “new” but it sure looked brand new and was under $200.
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