 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 easier to fold than others, but was still a little 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 without straining. A sales representative suggested we try out the City Mini since we didn't need the bassinet because our child was already 8 months old.
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 different positions and gets quite low if needed. Another neat 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 purchase it separately. In the end, we bought the child tray instead so we could put things in front of our baby to keep her busy (note that you can keep the tray attached when you fold/unfold the stroller). Although the 2010 model comes with a larger basket underneath the stroller than the 2009 model, it is difficult 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.
Overall, we would recommend this product. We are very happy with our purchase. |
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, easy to fold, HUGE shade , cool colors (we had the vibrant orange-love 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, ability to take belly bar/car seat adaptor, wheels easy 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, big air tires but same great fold/canopy. The sunshine kids caddy fits PERFECT on the mini for drinks/keys etc and is sold on amazon too :) Love my mini, makes quick trips with my toddler/ 5 month old great (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, through rocky sandy beaches in Cannes and it has never failed us. It has been checked and beaten up on dozens of flights. Even when it takes a beating (by baggage handlers) it glides and maneuvers as beautifully as the first day we used it. It is so easy to pull out and put away too, just one step. On a side note, my husband and I were jogging one day, he was running very fast with the stroller and our baby was belted in with the safety harness inside. He lost his footing and flipped over the stroller. It fell straight 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 slightly bent, we straightened it out and it looks as good as new. I can't say enough about this stroller. We're now expecting our second child and have purchased the classic city mini double stroller. |
Practical City Stroller
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| Review Date: March 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Maria Hubbard, NYC, NY |
**UPDATE**
I still love this stroller, but as my son got bigger 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 similar style but is much lighter-weight.
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Not a day goes by that someone doesn't stop me and ask me if I love 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 hospital and now he's 7 months old and it barely shows signs of wear.
Pros
The one-handed collapse feature is a must when you live in a 3rd floor walk-up.
So easy to stash in a closet when it's folded, and easy 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 accessories, 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.
Overall we are VERY pleased and recommend it all the time. |
Great stroller, will last several children 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 great - it nearly covers completely and has two windows for peaking in on the little one. The ride is very smooth and it turns on a dime. This stroller will NOT tip over on you. The storage basket on the bottom is quite large and easy to access. It dips down almost 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 beautifully.
My only caveat is that it is neither light nor compact, although my dad disagrees (he feels it's just fine, I guess for my wimpy girly arms it felt a little heavy). It folds up pretty tight, but holding it for all those blocks of walking was a little uncomfortable after a while. However, there is an option to attach a shoulder strap to it. I will try that next time to see if there is a difference with navigation.
All in all, especially if you live in the city, this is the only stroller you should buy. |
Love the Canopy and the One-Hand Fold
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| Review Date: February 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: NYC Parents, NYC, NY |
The City Mini is a dream to push around Manhattan. This is our fourth stroller and we wish we'd found it 19 months ago. It's very manueverable, and the suspension makes for a calm ride even on the bumpy sidewalks in our neighborhood. We love that you can truly push it with one hand. Also, the folding mechanism is very easy to use, and once folded, the City Mini is easy to fit under a restaurant table, or under a shopping cart, for example. Our daughter is 19 months old, and we find it easy to carry her in one arm and the stroller in the other. I also like that our daughter rides a little higher in the City Mini compared to umbrella strollers like the Maclarens. (In those strollers, it always seemed that her face was right at the level of other people's shopping bags. On a crowded NYC street, I was always worried she was going to get hit in the face by someone in a hurry.)
The huge canopy is also a big plus. Unlike the canopies on most other strollers it actually comes down far enough to shield our daughter from the sun when it's low in the sky.
Our only gripe is at its most upright position, the seat still leans a little further back than we like. Our daughter is tall and likes slouching, so it doesn't seem to bother her, but I can see how it could be a problem for smaller babies.
Oh and FYI New York City parents: the grocery check-out aisles at our neighborhood grocery store are too narrow for the City Mini to fit through! This may just be a NYC problem, as everything is super tiny and cramped here. As for taking the stroller on the subway, it's definitely heavier than the umbrella strollers we've owned. But we consider lugging it up and down the subway steps a small price to pay for all the other features that make this a great stroller. |
Super Easy to Push, Great Shade
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| Review Date: December 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Beccaboney, Washington, DC |
| I have been through 4 strollers over the past 5 years with my kids, and by far I love this one the best. What does it for me is the ease of turning with one hand, the super ease in which I can put it in my Jeep (one hand fold) and the best part - THE SHADE! If you ever do early morning or late day walks you know what I mean when I say the sun kinda "creeps underneath" the typical stroller shade. Not this one. It comes all the way down and covers my baby. I started using this when my daughter was just weeks old, now at 8 mos she still loves it. You will need the accessory tray from Baby Jogger, it carries your drink, keys, misc toys, snacks, etc. I love this stroller, try to get it on sale though. My recommendation? Just get whatever color they have on sale - it doesn't matter, just get it, you'll love it! |
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