Strollers. It was the first baby item that James and I purchased when we found out we were pregnant. We got a second hand Mountain Buggy for a good price. The Mountain Buggy has been great - Luca practically lives in it, as we tend to go for lots of walks around town, and of late I've been running with him in it. The Mountain Buggy is big, burly, and great for off road stuff too. What the Mountain Buggy is not good for is, taking in and out of the car trunk (it's heavy and honestly takes up the whole trunk), travel, and navigating cafes/shops/places with crowds.
I needed an urban stroller but it had to have these requirements:
- Umbrella stroller that folds up small enough for airports and will live in the trunk without taking up much room
- A basket underneath for a bit of shopping
- Handles long enough for me - most of the umbrella strollers are designed for midgets
- A seat that reclines
- A good quality robust stroller that will last us 5+ years
- So I did my research...spent way too much time online, and also looking at everybaby store in town
And I found it! Here it is.......
Isn't it pretty?! Ha - actually the one we are getting is in Red. I figured unisex would be better in case we have a girl one day. The thing is...the Maclaren stroller is expensive, but after doing research I was convinced it was the one I had to have. I almost bought one at a department store that was similar ( a chinese copycat version), but half the price - until I realized the mesh bag on the display model was already ripped. Ha, yeah right...if it's already falling apart then how will it last 5 years of rough treatment?! After that I proceeded straight to the store to put the MacLaren on layby...it turns on a dime, folds down without using your hands.....it really is a dream. I can't wait to take it home. Is that sad that I'm so excited about a new stroller?
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