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I am trying to put a list together of the pro's and cons of the main bassinet strollers:

UppaBaby (UB)
PRO:
so easy to push
great basket (HUGE)
the bassinet is easy to take on and off
the wheels are easy to remove if need be
folds in a sinch
handle bar is great for tall and short people
the rumble seat lets the kid sit like a human being (not slide down)
the break is easy to push and doesnt break easily
the lay back position is great for kids who need to sleep on the go
the sun visor is a life savor
option to use with car seat (need to purchase the adapter)
fantastic customer service

con:
its wide but still easy to push
it can be heavy for some
the lock to close the stroller (it broke on mine)

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #120 on: July 10, 2012, 04:44:37 PM »
Any deals around for a double side-by-side stroller?

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #121 on: July 10, 2012, 05:25:47 PM »
Is Bugaboo coming out with a new model this year?

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #122 on: July 10, 2012, 09:30:20 PM »
JFK TSA STROLLER ALERT: tsa sent my sister back to check in because her stroller was too big/heavy!
Take a mclaren umbrella stroller or similar when flying- not worth risking carrying the baby for a mile trek @ jfk!!
I also HIGHLY recommend the magnolia line reversible stroller liners! The designs are stunning and they come out like new after every wash!

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #123 on: August 14, 2012, 05:14:54 PM »
what about the bob is that any good for a newborn?

i live in israel, what would be some choices, in a decent price range?
is it worth it to get a bug or a UB or just settle for a cheaper version?
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #124 on: August 14, 2012, 05:18:10 PM »
I have a bug and a UB (both free, duh), the UB is far superior and well worth the money.

My brother was determined to find a cheaper alternative and went through quite a few different strollers before finally buckling down and getting the UB and agreeing that it's the best all-around stroller around.

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #125 on: August 14, 2012, 05:20:49 PM »
I have a bug and a UB (both free, duh), the UB is far superior and well worth the money.

My brother was determined to find a cheaper alternative and went through quite a few different strollers before finally buckling down and getting the UB and agreeing that it's the best all-around stroller around.

What else has he (or you) tested?

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #126 on: August 14, 2012, 05:23:46 PM »
What else has he (or you) tested?
Dunno I'd have to ask him.

But if you want to test an UB out get it from BB&B, their lifetime return policy simply can't be beat and they will match online prices (plus give you 20% off with a coupon-YMMV).
And free shipping if it's on your registry.
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #127 on: August 14, 2012, 05:30:47 PM »
Dunno I'd have to ask him.

But if you want to test an UB out get it from BB&B, their lifetime return policy simply can't be beat and they will match online prices (plus give you 20% off with a coupon-YMMV).
And free shipping if it's on your registry.

thanks dan, i really appreciATE it; can i ask how u got it for free? :-)
in addition, whats ur opinion; is it cheaper to use UR points or just buy it straight up?

also yes, B3 is amazing as i already have used it to my adv there return policy (my mother in law saya nordstums)  also the UB is usable for kids at all ages right? when do they have sales? iyh god willing my wifes due in 6 weeks, or so, u think theyll be a sale on anything - not that u work for them :-), but in ur past expireance
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #128 on: August 14, 2012, 05:34:40 PM »
They ran sales during Q4 last year due to the 2012 model coming out.
I don't know if there will be a 2013 model.

I got from Bug for free thanks to AMEX and the UB with Zulily credits when they had it for under $400 last year.
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #129 on: August 14, 2012, 06:04:37 PM »
They ran sales during Q4 last year due to the 2012 model coming out.
I don't know if there will be a 2013 model.

I got from Bug for free thanks to AMEX and the UB with Zulily credits when they had it for under $400 last year.

thanks so much dan for all ut help as usual! and wow nice to hear about those free strollers, cool!
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #130 on: August 14, 2012, 07:07:43 PM »
I have the icandy - It's beautiful and really great!

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #131 on: August 15, 2012, 01:23:40 AM »
I have the icandy - It's beautiful and really great!

where do u live? bec whys it so gr8?
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #132 on: August 15, 2012, 09:17:45 AM »
first of all its not a bugaboo - its different, much nicer and really strong

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« Reply #133 on: August 15, 2012, 03:57:39 PM »
first of all its not a bugaboo - its different, much nicer and really strong

i mean ; i live in israel and we need one that is ligt being that we walk everywhere and somehting sturdy, not much folding needed (i.e for car) and so on
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #134 on: August 15, 2012, 04:01:00 PM »
I love it but it isn't cheap

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Re: Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #135 on: August 15, 2012, 04:38:53 PM »
first of all its not a bugaboo - its different, much nicer and really strong
And how about comfortability for the baby? IME air wheels are also a very important point,  especially in Israel!
Different and nicer just doesn't cut it.

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #136 on: August 15, 2012, 04:58:20 PM »
very comfortable, although I'm not a baby so hard to tell from baby's perspective. I think the wheels are rubber but it wheels really well

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Re: Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #137 on: August 15, 2012, 05:37:40 PM »
And how about comfortability for the baby? IME air wheels are also a very important point,  especially in Israel!
Different and nicer just doesn't cut it.

whats good then for israel, whats the diff btw the wheels?
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Re: Re: Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #138 on: August 15, 2012, 06:50:00 PM »
whats good then for israel, whats the diff btw the wheels?
Air wheels are filled with air so provide a smoother ride than hard rubber wheels. For example the bugaboo cameleon has two (big) air wheels at the back and two (small) rubber wheels at the front.
Then there's suspension which also adds to smoothen bumps.
Also if you choose a three wheel buggy (with big front wheel) you get easier over small bumps but those strollers are a whole lot bigger.
Have you got an idea what you like?
I went to a store and the guy explained everything to us so we got a little idea what to look for.(even though my wife didn't change her mind and still chose a bugaboo)
The best is to see then firsthand and try them out.
I assume you're having your first,  me too. Besha'a tova. ;)

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Re: Re: Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #139 on: August 15, 2012, 07:05:04 PM »
Air wheels are filled with air so provide a smoother ride than hard rubber wheels. For example the bugaboo cameleon has two (big) air wheels at the back and two (small) rubber wheels at the front.
Then there's suspension which also adds to smoothen bumps.
Also if you choose a three wheel buggy (with big front wheel) you get easier over small bumps but those strollers are a whole lot bigger.
Have you got an idea what you like?
I went to a store and the guy explained everything to us so we got a little idea what to look for.(even though my wife didn't change her mind and still chose a bugaboo)
The best is to see then firsthand and try them out.
I assume you're having your first,  me too. Besha'a tova. ;)

amen; and same to u as well, b'shaah tova. u in israel? where ever we go my wife gets the special treatment, and she hates it lol :-)
and i have no idea, but my wife doesnt want a bugaboo for random reasons, it happens to be i saw the BoB strollers they look like they got good ratings but im still hoping to find a good deal on the UB. god willling we will be back in the states in 3 weeks and wll go to by bye bye baby (or one of those places)

thanks for the help!
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