Another Annoying Stroller Thread!

Duke of Pride Rock said:

Did you take your stroller to the gate or give it to the airline with your luggage?

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Gate checked. Since I was sending the rest of the luggage through magical express, I wasn't about to not have the stroller. It was a good thing too, as our hotel changed and we went to the parks before it arrived (which is pretty common even if you don't change resorts).

disneydremr said:

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I meant to add that to my post, renting might be worth it to not have the bother. We are debating a stroller as she will be four, but Disney is long days and lots of walking so it may still be convenient.

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My son was 4.5 this past trip. He definitely needed the stroller at times. We would park the stroller, do our activities in that area, then stroll to the next land. He won't need a stroller next time, but his baby sister will. We did a six day adventure, and we were all dragging by the end.

I purchased a stroller bag and Southwest Airlines asked us to remove from the bag to gate check. Its was more of a hassle trying to get the stroller in the bag with the baby, all the bags, etc. Just make sure you have the correct tags from the airline attendants to gate check. I didn't last year, and the stroller was not waiting for me on the jetway when we landed and I had to go to baggage claim to pick it up!

Just something to potentially think about - the city mini handlebar is not adjustable last I knew. To get the adjustable you had to upgrade to at least the city mini GT.

I will say, the sunshade on the baby joggers is awesome.

I only recently gate checked a stroller (and this was even on spirit) and decided against the stroller bag before the trip. I realized what previous posters have mentioned that trying to get it into a bag was not worth it. I was glad I decided that as I had my 4 year old and 8.5 month old by myself.

If you by chance have a buy buy baby nearby, maybe try some out in the store.

I did purchase a city elite because it had a higher weight limit and this would last me longer with each child. My daughter at least will definitely outgrow the stroller in height and age before hitting the 75 pound limit.

Hope you find something good, though I don't think your list has any bad options on it.

I don't love the citi mini, the front wheel is always getting stuck on things, I don't like the handlebar and I hate how it folds for Disney. At home it's fine but we find it's a pain for the buses. You have to hold it or lay it on the ground. You can't have anything in the basket or hanging from it and if the tray is attached it's even more awkward folded. I just bough the Summer Infant 3D-One and love it so far. It's lightweight, reclines easier than the citi mini, has a huge sunshade (same as citi mini), has a one handed fold and stands when folded.

I found a brand new Revolution at our biannual consignment sale last weekend for a steal. I'm in LOVE with it. But I still think I'll stick with the LiteWay. It fold down to this tiny shape with a handle. It would be a breeze to carry for a short distance like on a bus or something. Plus, it's not as wide as the BOB and fits easily through various spaces like restaurants and clothing stores. AND on the off chance that my stroller got stolen in the park I'd rather part with the Liteway than the BOB.