Completely at a loss

amother

OP ↓

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 9:39 pm

So my baby grew out of the Doona (which I didn't like at all, but that's not the point of this thread).

She's my oldest and I have no idea which stroller to get next.

I don't even know which features to look out for, what's better to focus on and what's not so important.

I'm ready to spend up to $5-600.

Please help!

Thank you Smile

amother

Cognac

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 9:41 pm

amother Brass wrote:

Bugaboo butterfly. Amazing push, 1 hand compact fold.

Same I also got it and it's great especially for travel.

amother

↑ Brass

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 9:58 pm

amother Violet wrote:

Is it for walking or for in and out of car ?

Both

amother

↑ Violet ↓

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:00 pm

amother Brass wrote:

Both

I was asking OP what she’s looking for

giftedmom ↓

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:03 pm

You need to decide what you’ll be using it most for, what things are important to you, and go from there. It really depends on your lifestyle. If you walk a lot, travel by car a lot, fly frequently etc.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:12 pm

giftedmom wrote:

So I travel to and from work every day but I'm ok using the Doona for that because once at work she's not in the stroller at all.

Most to least important:

Should be able to recline fully
Compact, but doesn't have to be ultra small or lightweight
Smooth
Easy fold

Things like a tray, lots of storage space, cup holder etc are not really important

bonus if it can also be used with a bassinet

amother

↑ Violet ↓

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:16 pm

amother OP wrote:

A bassinet? I thought you said your baby is 1?

↑ giftedmom

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:17 pm

amother OP wrote:

So you’re looking for a full size compact stroller. Go to a store and try different ones to see what you like best. I would recommend the bugaboo bee but it’s discontinued and the dragonfly seat looks kind of weird from what I’ve seen.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:22 pm

amother Violet wrote:

A bassinet? I thought you said your baby is 1?

No she’s 5 months old.

I want the bassinet because I want to use it for my next one.

For this baby I used the Doona from birth and I regret it.

amother

↑ Violet

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:24 pm

amother OP wrote:

No she’s 5 months old.

I want the bassinet because I want to use it for my next one.

For this baby I used the Doona from birth and I regret it.

My bad. I assumed the Doona can be used till a year (like a typical infant car seat)

amother

↑ OP

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 10:33 pm

amother Violet wrote:

My bad. I assumed the Doona can be used till a year (like a typical infant car seat)

My baby is a little giant 🙂

And I’m still using it as a car seat

amother

Dahlia

Sat, Feb 03 2024, 11:14 pm

Cybex eezy S twist +2.

Full recline, easy fold, both direction seats, compact size. (If you want smaller get without+ it's smaller wheels) great push and has options for bassinet or cocoon for newborn.

Bugaboo butterfly hardly reclines and the brand makes the price alot more than it's value in my opinion.

GoldenOra

Sun, Feb 04 2024, 9:31 pm

Not sure where your located m, but Piccolino in Lakewood is having a major sale (was today and is tomorrow). I saw some uppababy Minus there which sounds like a pefect stroller for you.
It’s lightweight, lays all the way down, folds with one hand, pushes easily.
You could also buy a bassinet attachment with it to use for your next baby.

amother

Wine

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 8:29 am

GoldenOra wrote:

Minus were on sale? Do you know for how much?