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- Swivel Wheel vs. Fixed Wheel? Swivel wheels are easy to maneuver through most any crowd or street. They are great for walking, exercise or light running. Fixed wheels on the other hand are great if you want to go straight or have lots of hills. Pulling back on the handlebar to get up and over curbs can get a little tiring. If you are a serious runner (3 or more miles) you will want to get a fixed wheel. For swivel wheels, you may like a BOB Revolution, Baby Jogger Summit 360, Phil & Teds Sport or Mountain Buggy Urban Jungle. For fixed weels, you may like Baby Jogger Performance or BOB Ironman.
- Which Infant Seat can I use with my stroller? This is a very important decision. What often happens is that parents will fall in love with an infant seat and can not find an adapter to make their stroller into a "travel system". Almost all stroller manufactures make adapters to fit Peg Perego and Graco as they are the top sellers. In the last couple of years Maxi Cosi and Chicco have become very popular infant seats. If you have a Maxi Cosi or a Chicco you have 2 options in strollers the Bumbleride Indie (adapter included for free) or the Mountain Buggy Urban. For more information please refer to our Travel Systems page.
- When can an infant go in a stroller? If your stroller has a car seat adapter you can bring your new baby out immediately. Most stroller manufacturers recommend that you wait until your infant is 6 to 8 weeks old for any kind of walking exercise, and wait 6 months for running. Please always check with your pediatrician first. You may like a Valco Baby Tri Mode or a Mountain Buggy Urban
- Large Sun Hood: With the sun's harmful rays you want to make sure your little one is protected from the sun. Even on cloudy days he can get sunburned. A large sun hood is recommended. Most stroller companies offer a separate sun shield to help block the UVA rays. You may like a Baby Jogger City Elite Sport or BOB Revolution.
- Adjustable Handlebar: This is for our parents of varying heights. If your husband is tall and you are not, you will want an adjustable handle bar. It is very hard on your back pushing a stroller that does not fit you. You may like a Mountain Buggy Urban, Bumbleride Indie, Baby Jogger City Elite or Valco Tri Mode
- Easy Fold: Look for a stroller that is easy to fold and store in your trunk. Getting it open should be easy as well. You do not want a stroller that you have to take apart every time you go somewhere. You will find it stays set up in the garage for local walks or you end up buying a new one. You may like a Baby Jogger, Mountain Buggy or BOB stroller.
- 5-point harness: These days most strollers have a 5-point harness. Use the harness; it will protect your little guy from falling out of the stroller. Children get to an age where they start undoing them by themselves. Do your best to keep them on. I have seen too many accidents from a quick stop or a front wheel falling off and the baby tumbles. Safety first always. All of our strollers offer harnesses.
- Why is there such a difference in price on strollers? When you purchase a more expensive stroller you can expect it to last longer quite simply. When you purchase a higher end stroller you get fabrics that will not fade or tear, wheels that will move more smoothly, extra pockets, bigger baskets, easier to maneuver, generally they weigh less than your less expensive strollers, adjustable handlebars and easy fold systems.
- What is with the different tire sizes and treads? All of our strollers have air filled tires (just like a bike tire). This makes it easier to push and more comfortable for your baby over many different terrains. The larger 20 inch wheels are great for running. Like what is found on a Kool-Stop, Baby Jogger Performance or BOB Ironman (because of the shocks the slick 16" tires perform like a 20" on the Ironman.) If you are looking for something to work out behind on many different terrains the Baby Jogger Summit 360, BOB Revolution, Bumbleride Indie, Mountain Buggy Urban all would be great choices with 16" wheels. For strolling or very short jogs we recommend the Baby Jogger City Elite Sport, Phil & Teds Sport or Vibe, City Elite Sport and the Valco Baby Tri Mode. For travel or quick trips to the Dr.'s office we like the 8" wheeled Baby Jogger City Mini or the new Valco Baby Ion (due to the size of the tire it is not air filled).For outings on rough terrain like dirt trails or streets filled with pot holes we reccomend the BOB SUS as it has 16" tires to actually grab the surface you are pushing it on.
- Which stroller can I use two infant seats with? I am sorry to report that there is not a double side x side that will accommodate two infant seats. The reason being you cannot fit a side by side thru a standard doorway with Infant Seats attached. All of our double strollers fit comfortably thru a standard doorway with one infant seat and a toddler. So, here is the good news: we offer two in-line strollers that would work for you. The Phil & Teds Sport or Vibe will accommodate two babies in-line. Infant seats cannot be used on the Phil & Teds when the doubles kit is in use. I would recommend the JJCole Body Support to use with this stroller. I have been building you up to the grand finale . . . the NEW 16 position Baby Jogger City Selec will be available this December. All I can say is “I am in LOVE”. Baby Jogger has answered so many parents' problems. You cannot run behind this stroller, but you can definitely stroll behind it. You can have 2 bassinets, 2 infant seats or an infant seat and a regular seat. The babies can look at you, each other or forward. What can I say that is not positive. New parents of multiples just think . . . you no longer need 2 or 3 strollers when one will do it for you from birth til age 4 or 5. You now have more money to spend on diapers and formula.
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