My intrigue with all things baby started a bit earlier than that, though, and my initial research quickly followed . . . I would search other blogs and websites for opinions on strollers, then would go back to manufacturers websites to compare - from size and amenities to prices and colors - yes, I can be that ridiculous . . . but I think it is important to make educated decisions and find things you'll really use and like, if possible.
Back to strollers . . . in the past, my exposure has definitely been with 'standard' strollers like my parents probably used with me . . . and then a guy I worked with brought his new little girl in what might have been a Stokke Xplory . . .
I wasn't sure this was my style of stroller, but it made me curious as to what else was out there . . . next I saw a stroller frame at the grocery that said Quinny, but it looked like it was being used with a car seat which seemed quite dandy.Looking more, the Quinny is a very nice looking stroller with numerous options {one I happen to like is its compatibility with the Maxi-Cosi car seat which is very cute and has good safety ratings} but a few weeks later, I saw another one in person and it seemed quite large!
Similarly, I've heard the Peg Perego Skate is also large, however it has numerous amenities, too . . .
And then, yesterday at the farmers market, I saw a stroller that looked like it had many of the amenities I am looking for and wasn't too big - I wasn't sure if I caught the name for sure or not - but I think it was a Bugaboo . . . sigh . . . I told myself not to like Bugaboos - why? well- they seem to be uber-popular already and they are pretty pricey . . .
Well, next will likely be taking a few strollers for a spin in person and seeing the amenities close-up . . . what am I looking for exactly?{ideal stroller amenities, for now}
-car seat compatible
-seat can face forwards + backwards
-multiple seat positions
-continuous handle
-functional element of transporting stuff (like a picnic lunch!)
-adjustable seat position + possibly the handle
Otherwise, I don't think double wheels and 3-wheel strollers are as fun . . . :) (the Quinny also comes in a 4-wheel model, too)
Oh and I almost forgot, another one to look at is the Maxi-Cosi Foray . . . it is compatible with the infant car seat and a bit less expensive . . .
So for now, I ask . . . if anyone has preferences about any of these, please share . . . and otherwise, it's probably ok if I wait until we really need one! (ha, yes, you probably already thought we were expecting - this is just the beginning!)
