My requirements were:
-Lightweight
-Reversible Seat
-Stylish
-Ergonomic for Baby
-High Seat
-Ample Storage
-One Handed Folding
-Folds with Seat Attached
It was pretty much impossible to find a stroller that met all of these requirements. Umbrella strollers are lightweight but there are no reversible ones until BabyJogger releases the Vue in 2014. I had to come up with a shortlist. My choices were the Stokke Scoot, Bugaboo Bee, Phil and Teds Smart Buggy, or the Mamas and Papas Urbo. I went out to test all of these strollers with sleepybear.
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| STOKKE SCOOT |
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| BUGABOO BEE |
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| PHIL AND TEDS SMART BUGGY |
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| MAMAS AND PAPAS URBO |
The Urbo was the first to get axed. It was very chic and relatively light with an enormous canopy, but it had some serious drawbacks. I dislike stroller seats without a supportive footrest. Sure it is fun to dangle your feet, but after awhile it puts strain on your back. The Urbo had a folding legrest, which could be pulled up for a flat surface, or bent down so a baby can dangle their feet. The wheels look and felt flimsy compared to the other strollers on my list. Bye bye, Urbo.
The Smart Buggy was my top choice originally. It is modern, stylish, and very lightweight. Upon testing, sleepybear immediately began to fuss. He has been used to sitting in a very firm but comfortable seat in his Stokke Xplory. The Smart Buggy felt like soft plastic molding. Seat liners are sold separately, which was kind of an aggravation when buying a travel stroller. I was looking for an All in One kind of ride. Plus, while the seat looks chic, it doesn't offer much in weather protection. I prefer deeper seats to shield sleepybear on sunny or windy days.
This left me with the Bugaboo Bee and the Stokke Scoot. The price tag on these bad boys is roughly $750. They both had a lightweight chassis and plenty of storage room underneath. Both are sleek, stylish, and come in fabulous colours. The fabric is comfortable and easily washable. Sleepybear looked pleased in both of these high end lightweight strollers. The Bee was a lovely ride. It was smooth, easy to handle, and folded quite nicely. The Bee is very beautiful and has all the bells and whistles of a Bugaboo, except in a lightweight ride. The Scoot was basically an Xplory-lite. Any Stokke fans would love to cruise around in this.
In the end, I went with the Scoot. The seat height is just so important to me. I love to interact with Sleepybear. The Bee, while indescribably chic, was just way too low. Baby would literally be dragging his cute butt all over town. Also, when out and about on vacation it would be great to just pull up to a table and grab a bite to eat without fussing around in a 3-point harness restaurant highchair. I hate 3-point harnesses.
The Stokke Scoot is a lifesaver while traveling. It weighs about 22 pounds and folds up with one hand. It sits at about the same level as the Xplory on its lowest setting... which is much higher than most strollers. It is reversible, has a huge canopy for sun shading, and reclines to an almost flat resting position.
The Scoot is suitable from birth and is carseat compatible with separate adapters. The seat has a bit more support than the Bee, keeping baby cozy and ergonomically seated.
Stokke's lightweight stroller is the answer to my travel woes. Sleepybear loved cruising in his Scoot on out family vacation. We received compliments on the style, uniqueness, and functionality of the stroller wherever we went. I can't wait to test it out on our next vacation. The Stokke Scoot is also wonderful for errand days when we are constantly in and out of the car. I am so pleased with our purchase. The Scoot is the ultimate in travel Momma Style.
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