UPPAbaby Vista Stroller

Product Description

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This review is from: UPPAbaby Vista Stroller, Red/Denny (Baby Product)
I did a LOT of reasearch before we bought a stroller. We were willing to spend some 'big' money, but only if it was going to be a stroller that we could use for years to come. We had a couple challenges as well: my husband is 6'5, and I am 5'6 and we needed a stroller that comfortable for either of us to push (without crouching over short handles for hubby). We commute daily by bus and train, and live in a walk-up so needed something that would withstand lots of use, big shopping trips, etc. This stroller has been everything I hoped it would be and more.

In the early days, the bassinet was a life-saver because I could unclip it, take it up the stairs with baby still sleeping, and then come back to unload groceries, fold the stroller, etc. As our daughter grew she initially liked sitting up facing us, and then preferred to watch the outside world... so the ability to flip the seat around is really nice.

We've now had it for two years, and it is still in excellent shape. The one piece that broke in two years--the part of the basket that flips up when you fold it--was completely our fault, and UppaBaby was great about helping us get a replacment even though we are outside the US, and had to get creative about postage.

What we like:
- adjustable handles for different size parents
- a HUGE underneath basket
- no cross bar for long strides to kick when walking
- despite the regular mashing of raisins and cheerios, the material is still in good condition and easy to clean (although I suggest you put the whole chair in the bath and hose it down, rather than trying to take the cover off the frame)
- Bassinet worked as a bed for the first 4 months (tall parents have long babies, so we didn't make it to 6 months that the manufacturer says is possible) and fits a standard 'moses basket' stand
- very easy to maneouver, even one handed and fully loaded
- extremely durable over all (wheels have lasted us 2 years, but probably need replacing now)

Things that might bug you:
- Heavier than many strollers (but very manageable). For me, that just means sturdy. I don't worry about going up & down curbs or into trains. We use an umbrella stroller when we fly, and I hate how flimsy it is!
- The break is a bit sticky, especially in early days. I kept thinking I was breaking it... I wasn't.
- Folding it requires learning "the trick"... I suspect this is user error. I find lots of strollers hard to collapse.

I LOVE this stroller and recommend it all the time. We have baby #2 on the way now, and have gotten the boogie board for our daughter to ride once the baby comes.