 Video of the folding/unfolding with optional child tray |
| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Philip Wong, Austin, TX |
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1BQECN8BGJ5TW We bought the City Mini after considering the Uppababy strollers. Uppababy was nice and simpler to fold than others, but was still a small heavier than we wanted. We wanted something that folded easily and was lightweight so that my wife could take it in/out of the trunk lacking straining. A sales expressive suggested we try out the City Mini since we didn't need the bassinet because our child was already 8 months ancient.
We were shocked at how light, durable, maneuverable, and "fold-able" this stroller was, and at a third of the cost of the Uppababy stroller we were looking at! The sun shade has 3-4 uncommon positions and gets quite low if needed. Another clean feature is that the sun shade has two peek-a-boo windows. The major selling point for us was the ease of folding it up, so much that we were driven to make our first video review on Amazon.
We wished it came with a belly bar, but saw that we could buy it separately. In the end, we bought the child tray instead so we could place things in front of our baby to keep her busy (note that you can keep the tray emotionally involved when you fold/unfold the stroller). Even if the 2010 model comes with a larger basket underneath the stroller than the 2009 model, it is hard to insert a larger diaper bag because of a metal bar located by the opening. There is no cup holder, but we didn't really care about that.
By and large, we would recommend this manufactured goods. We are very pleased with our buy. |
BEST STROLLER EVER AND I'VE OWNED THEM ALL!
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| Review Date: November 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Hillary Brown, CA |
| Let me start by saying i've had a bugaboo frog, quinny buzz, bob rev, mac, and peg p3 and this one is THE best! So light, simple to fold, HUGE shade , cool colors (we had the vibrant orange-like it!), padded flat reclining seat, mesh recline for air/you can see the baby when reclined, BEST push (better than the bug for sure!), two windows in canopy, skill to take belly bar/car seat adaptor, wheels simple to bump up/down curbs, and flat flat fold. This is NOT a jogging stroller, rather more like a peg p3 set up with 3 wheels. some outdoor use is ok but it is more of an errand/mall stroller. If you walk more outside, look at the baby jogger city classic or elite, huge air tires but same fantastic fold/canopy. The sunshine kids caddy fits PERFECT on the mini for drinks/keys etc and is sold on amazon too :) Like my mini, makes quick trips with my kid/ 5 month ancient fantastic (we are using the car seat adaptor). hth! |
"The Gladiator", Baby Jogger City Mini Single
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| Review Date: January 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Gregory C. Kahl, |
| We are in the Air Force and stationed overseas in Italy. We ordered this stroller to go with our Peg Perego car seat and it has been phenomenal. We have had the stroller for two years and now call it "The Gladiator". We have used it to travel up the steep hills of Siena and Montalcino. In the wet downpours in England, owing to rocky sandy beaches in Cannes and it has never failed us. It has been tartan and beaten up on dozens of flights. Even when it takes a beating (by baggage handlers) it glides and maneuvers as perfectly as the first day we used it. It is so simple to pull out and place away too, just one step. On a side note, my husband and I were jogging one day, he was running very quick with the stroller and our baby was belted in with the safety harness inside. He lost his foothold and flipped over the stroller. It fell honest over on the front with the canopy down. My 200 lb husband landed on top of the stroller. He quickly turned it over to get the baby out and saw that our baby was perfectly fine. There is a metal rod in the sun canopy of this stroller. It was so strong that it completely absorbed the full fall protecting the baby. The rod was vaguely bent, we straightened it out and it looks as excellent as new. I can't say enough about this stroller. We're now expecting our second child and have bought the classic city mini double stroller. |
Matter-of-fact City Stroller
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| Review Date: March 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Maria Hubbard, NYC, NY |
**UPDATE**
I still like this stroller, but as my son got larger it became impractical for me to carry it and him up the stairs to our apartment on the 3rd floor. It's still in fantastic condition after a year of daily use, so we're taking it to my in-law's to use when we visit. We've replaced it with the Kolcraft Contours which has a akin style but is much lighter-weight.
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Not a day goes by that someone doesn't stop me and question me if I like this stroller as much as they do, and I have to concur. This stroller is incredibly useful when you live in a crowded city. I've used it with my son since we got home from the sickbay and now he's 7 months ancient and it barely shows signs of wear.
Pros
The one-handed end feature is a must when you live in a 3rd floor walk-up.
So simple to stash in a closet when it's folded, and simple to open when you're ready.
Turning radius is tight, so you can get in and out of small stores easily.
There are a lot of options for frills, and you aren't limited to the Baby Jogger brand (except with the rain cover, the generic just doesn't fit).
Cons
It's not the lightest stroller on the market.
By and large we are VERY pleased and recommend it all the time. |
Fantastic stroller, will last several family and then some...
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| Review Date: December 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Oh Mamacita, |
Yes, so basically, this stroller is indestructible. I have had it for over a year and used it daily. It still looks like new. It hides dirt well (I have the orange gray) and the material stays cool in the summer. The shade is fantastic - it nearly covers completely and has two windows for peaking in on the small one. The ride is very smooth and it turns on a dime. This stroller will NOT tip over on you. The Storage space space basket on the bottom is quite large and simple to access. It dips down nearly to flat and my son sleeps comfortably in it.
I took it into the city (NYC) for a walk with the kiddie, to see the sites. It held up perfectly.
My only caveat is that it is neither light nor compact, even if my dad disagrees (he feels it's just fine, I guess for my wimpy girly arms it felt a small heavy). It folds up pretty tight, but holding it for all those blocks of walking was a small uncomfortable after a while. But, there is an option to attach a shoulder strap to it. I will try that next time to see if there is a variation with navigation.
All in all, especially if you live in the city, this is the only stroller you should buy. |
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