Looking for Advice on Choosing a Stroller

We have the Mia Moda stroller and love it, it's been on 5 flights and we take it with us everywhere we go around town. My son's only 9mths but 21.5lbs, it has the shoulder straps and it reclines, there's a shade covering but you can always buy a bigger shade covering, the one on the stroller isn't huge. But for $50 it's a great stroller to have for ball games and airports! Good luck with your stroller purchase and have a blast in Arizona! Oh I bought it online at strollers.com instead of Target or Babies R Us because it was a little cheaper.

I have the Combi- which I don't recommend it was $100. it handles badly and the storage has a bar under that makes it almost useless..

Luckily I have another more expensive stroller which we use most of the time, which we got from craigslist. Peg preggo but much cheaper.

good luck.

I couldnt help but answer because I've gone through a few myself. I had a chicco umbrella stroller. We ran it into the ground. I think it was $50 and for the way we used it I think it was a good deal. It doesn't turn that easily (like with one hand). After that one we bought a McClaren. I think it was the mid-range model.($100). It's lighter and steers better. We also don't kick the wheels when walking and my tall husband can push it better. Now, the next model up reclines (I think it was $150. If I had to do it again I would buy the reclining version. The few times my son has fallen asleep in it his head droops forward. Good luck. I love the McClaren. I also had a bugaboo and sold it on eBay. This is the only stroller I need and it makes life sooo much easier!

I have a great umbrella stroller that I got from Target - Cosco brand. It was $29.99 and it is so wonderful. It has gone on many trips with us and even went to Balise with my friend and her daughter. I suggest that you go on Craigslist and try to find a used umbrella stroller. Especially since you are going to travel with it, it is worth while to get a good deal in case the airline gets too rough with it. Have fun on your trip!

I have the most FABULOUS umbrella stroller EVER! I just bought the Maclaren Triumph and it is the best stroller I have ever used! It has decent storage on the bottom and turns on a dime! It is light weight and I can push with one hand! The handles are tall so my 6"5 hubby can push it with out straining his back! I got it new on Craig's List for $120! I think in the store it is $130-$160! It truly was the best investment ever and I no longer use my other stroller anymore unless i use my double Maclaren for long trips with both kids! Seriously check this one out! Good luck! Oh one more thing, this one reclines! It is wort the extra $50 bucks!
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