Bugaboo vs uppababy

amother

Sun, Jul 12 2020, 9:48 pm

Pregnant with my first and trying to figure out which strollers to get. I live in Lakewood and plan on getting the Doona. The stroller would be for the bassinet, walks (mostly shabbos), and because they eventually grow out of the Doona.
Any recommendations? I’ve been told the bugaboo fox Or the uppababy vista are good options

amother

Jetblack

Sun, Jul 12 2020, 9:53 pm

They’re very different. The vista is great as a double if you think you’ll have a second not too close in age to your first. (Too close in age and you’d prob want a side by side double) it also folds in one piece which Makes a really big diff in my opinion. Smaller differences are the vista basket is huge and the seat + bassinet sit higher up than the bugaboo. But the bugaboo is slightly lighter and narrower so you really have to think what your specific needs are and choose according to that.
Personally the bugaboo felt more “statusy” to me, and I run from things like that. (Kind of like the LV never full in that way)

amother

Pink

Sun, Jul 12 2020, 9:54 pm

I can relate to e.t u wrote also live in lkwd and also got the doona. Just some food for thought if u get a more compact stroller with a bassinet option like the bugaboo bee or uppa baby Cruz, u won't need to be buying a 3rd (!!!) stroller when ur baby outgrows the doona and ur huge stroller doesnt fit into ur car and u need another smaller car stroller. I definitely have many (high end) neighbors with the doona, bugaboo chameleon and yoyo...

amother

Floralwhite

Sun, Jul 12 2020, 9:55 pm

I don’t have experience with either, but I’ve been doing a lot of stroller research recently, and this baby supply company’s videos are so helpful. It’s a Jewish-owned business in Massachusetts.

Here is their video comparing the two strollers:

https://youtu.be/TtV_wsHSKW4

amother

Sun, Jul 12 2020, 10:37 pm

Definitely don’t plan on having 2 very close together. At least 2 years possibly 3 but we’ll see how things go. Do the more compact car strollers have bassinets? Are they newborn friendly?

mommy2x

Mon, Jul 13 2020, 1:07 am

Uppababy Vista or the Cruz with bassinet!! If your kids will be 2 or 3 years apart, you don't need the double option on the Vista and therefore makes it more worth to get the Cruz and can buy a buggy board for the back when older kid needs a place in the stroller. The Vista is a heavier and bigger frame than the Cruz because it can accommodate 2 seats (which you buy separately). If you won't need 2 seats (which you wouldn't get on the bugaboo anyway) I would do uppababy Cruz with bassinet! Very easy to fold, great suspension, great basket and hood size, lasts very long time and uppababy takes care of their customers! They have tune up events around lakewood once a year where they clean your tires, oil your handbar and make it run smoothly. They will often replace any parts they find broken for free!

amother

Apricot

Mon, Jul 13 2020, 7:26 am

I know this wasn’t your question, but I’m just advising you to research the doona before you get it. I thought it was a given that I’d get it, but after actually asking around both here and in real life, I realized it was completely not what I wanted and wouldn’t fit my lifestyle needs.

silverlining3

Mon, Aug 10 2020, 5:53 am

I heard bugaboo links is excellent (but probably expensive too). It is cameleon size, not bulky, with all latest upgrades. I know someone who has it but haven't seen it.
Though just for a shabs walk and not official use, maybe you don't need 'the best'-and obviously, expensive.

PeanutMama

Mon, Aug 10 2020, 6:16 am

I have the mamas and papas stroller occaro model and I love it.
It has a huge basket and you can easily maneuver it.
However when it’s folded it’s a bit on the heavier side but I love it lol. It’s less pricy and I got it for sale at megababies for 550!!
Here’s the link

https://www.mamasandpapas.com/.....black

There are other colors and models and you can get a bassinet too. The stroller comes with a rain cover which is a huge plus. It also lays baby flat and it’s very comfortable. My son falls asleep easily in it BH

amother

Seafoam

Mon, Aug 10 2020, 10:17 am

I know everyone on here is anti yo-yo but I have it and love it. I didn’t use my bugaboo for my last baby - only the yo-yo. I bought car seat adapters so no need for Doona. It pushes great. Did not buy the bassinet since my kid slept at home and if he fell asleep on the go I used the car seat and adapters with the yo-yo. I’m really enjoying it

amother

Teal

Mon, Aug 10 2020, 10:27 am

amother [ Seafoam ] wrote:

The yo yo is a travel stroller. I didn't find it sturdy enough for regular stroller use and lots of walking.

amother

Wheat

Tue, Aug 11 2020, 7:39 pm

Bumping to get more opinions.

OP I couldnt have written your post word for word. FTM, I have the doona for the stroller and I'm looking into prams now. Can't decide between uppababy vista, uppababy cruz (BTW, what exactly is the diff. between the two?), bugaboo chameleon or bugaboo fox. So confusing what to get!

amother

Fuchsia

Tue, Aug 11 2020, 8:27 pm

I have the doona and bugaboo fox. I love both. The doona is amazing for a car seat and short walks tha to may need to take a car. Is great to travel. My bugaboo is used as the main stroller. Going for walks etc. it really depends where you live and what your life is like. I don’t have a car and I walk most places....

amother

Apricot

Tue, Aug 11 2020, 8:36 pm

amother [ Wheat ] wrote:

Of the bugaboos, sounds like the fox 2 is the best. I’m deciding between that and Cybex Priam.

amother

Wheat

Tue, Aug 11 2020, 8:45 pm

amother [ Apricot ] wrote:

Of the bugaboos, sounds like the fox 2 is the best. I’m deciding between that and Cybex Priam.

How did you decide fox is best? Nver heard of cybex priam, will look into it tysm

amother

Blush

Tue, Aug 11 2020, 8:51 pm

amother [ Wheat ] wrote:

With the vista, you can attach a toddler seat and it becomes a double stroller. Both the cruz and vista also take a buggy board for a kid to stand on too. Great strollers.