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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 #340 on: May 08, 2014, 11:00:10 AM »
Can someone help me with a convincing argument why to get the UBV and not BUG?
Simple, do you care about functionality or looks?
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #341 on: May 08, 2014, 11:16:00 AM »
Simple, do you care about functionality or looks?
Well the problem is I need to convince my wife that funcionality is more important than looks or status  ::)

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #342 on: May 08, 2014, 11:18:18 AM »
Well the problem is I need to convince my wife that funcionality is more important than looks or status  ::)
Simple, one is crap and one is dependable.



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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #343 on: May 08, 2014, 11:25:40 AM »
Simple, one is crap and one is dependable.
Can you give me some specifics that might help my argument?

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #344 on: May 08, 2014, 11:31:48 AM »
Can you give me some specifics that might help my argument?
I am in the midst of a claim with amex for one of my PAX bec his bugabooo broke.

next door neighbor had two bug's and hes on his third bec the break handle keeps on snapping off.

i am on a new UPV but me bec wife wanted a new color :)
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #345 on: May 08, 2014, 11:44:09 AM »
I am in the midst of a claim with amex for one of my PAX bec his bugabooo broke.

next door neighbor had two bug's and hes on his third bec the break handle keeps on snapping off.

i am on a new UPV but me bec wife wanted a new color :)
Thank you. I think only Siyata Dishmaya will help me in this argument.

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #346 on: May 08, 2014, 12:00:03 PM »
Thank you. I think only Siyata Dishmaya will help me in this argument.
If not remember theres more important things to fight about like the color... :)
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #347 on: May 08, 2014, 12:00:54 PM »
Well the problem is I need to convince my wife that funcionality is more important than looks or status  ::)
Get a new wife?
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #348 on: May 08, 2014, 12:01:18 PM »
If not remember theres more important things to fight about like the color... :)
Ha I actually don't care at all about the color  ;)

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #349 on: May 08, 2014, 12:47:11 PM »
Can someone help me with a convincing argument why to get the UBV and not BUG?
Who said you should?
(Assuming the money is not the issue)

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #350 on: May 08, 2014, 12:53:51 PM »
Who said you should?
(Assuming the money is not the issue)
If you read this thread and other places on DDF, I don't think you will find anyone who recommends the Bugaboo over UppaBaby.
Do you have an opinion on the matter?

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #351 on: May 08, 2014, 01:10:37 PM »
If you read this thread and other places on DDF, I don't think you will find anyone who recommends the Bugaboo over UppaBaby.
Do you have an opinion on the matter?
Yes I know, I went through the whole ordeal with my wife too...
We ended up going with a buggabo buffalo- it's a little bigger then the camillian (about same as vista) and are very happy with our decision.
You def cannot say the bug is junk (as someone said above), he might know a few plm complaining about bugs, I know some complaining about vista too...

Vista may be a little more practical and meter priced, but looks is a big factor too- and I couldn't convince my wife it didnt look like a tent on wheels!

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #352 on: May 08, 2014, 01:11:16 PM »
Remember it's your wife that will be pushing it most of time!

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Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #353 on: May 09, 2014, 11:47:50 AM »
Guys it's a lost cause, bite your lip, we have no choice sometimes we have to put up & shut up, hopefully second time round they'll see how wrong they were.......
It's just not worth the sholom bayis issuesthis causes

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #354 on: May 09, 2014, 12:59:17 PM »
Guys it's a lost cause, bite your lip, we have no choice sometimes we have to put up & shut up, hopefully second time round they'll see how wrong they were.......
It's just not worth the sholom bayis issuesthis causes

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #355 on: May 09, 2014, 01:09:31 PM »
This is probably an unpopular opinion here but I strongly dislike the UBV.
It's the only stroller I have had (besides the graci snap an go) so I don't have anything to compare it to. That being said, I found the UBV to be very bulky.
Also it is very difficult to fold, so much so that my wife won't use it without me there to fold it.
And on top of all that their customer service is pretty bad. On the positive side it is pretty functional when you don't need to fold it. There is lots of space for storage underneath, and it moves very smoothly.
All in all I'm not a fan and Now that I need a double I'm going for the citi select.

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #356 on: May 09, 2014, 01:29:46 PM »
And on top of all that their customer service is pretty bad.

This is extremely surprising to hear. We have gotten incredibly good service from them - sending replacement parts out quickly, for free, no questions asked. Always a pleasure to deal with. I've heard the same from friends, too.

That being said, I found the UBV to be very bulky.

Now that I need a double I'm going for the citi select.

If you have a problem with the UBV being bulky, you should probably stay far away from the Select. It might be the bulkiest, heaviest stroller around. I loved the idea of the different configurations and Citi's incredibly easy folds. But speaking to anyone with real world use, they hate it. Never met anyone happy with their purchase. When we were looking at it in the store, the saleslady warned us strongly against getting it. She said she gets a ton of complaints from those that bought it.

Just my 2 cents.

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #357 on: May 09, 2014, 01:30:36 PM »
Also it is very difficult to fold, so much so that my wife won't use it without me there to fold it.
Sounds like your stroller is defective or you're doing something wrong. 
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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #358 on: May 09, 2014, 01:32:01 PM »
This is probably an unpopular opinion here but I strongly dislike the UBV.
It's the only stroller I have had (besides the graci snap an go) so I don't have anything to compare it to. That being said, I found the UBV to be very bulky.
Also it is very difficult to fold, so much so that my wife won't use it without me there to fold it.
And on top of all that their customer service is pretty bad. On the positive side it is pretty functional when you don't need to fold it. There is lots of space for storage underneath, and it moves very smoothly.
All in all I'm not a fan and Now that I need a double I'm going for the citi select.

Very odd since Uppababy is known for their excellent customer service. I personally called about a few issues and without any questions they sent me replacement pieces.

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Re: Stroller Reviews for all the newborns!!
« Reply #359 on: May 09, 2014, 01:35:18 PM »
Very odd since Uppababy is known for their excellent customer service. I personally called about a few issues and without any questions they sent me replacement pieces.
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