Do you secretly judge parents by their strollers??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously people - great examples we are setting for our children here with all this judging. Yes, I have a Bugaboo and a Maclaren (kate spade edition) and they were both money well spent as they are 4 years old yet still in great condition and will be used next year with baby #2. I consider the purchases my personal decision and don't judge others for having a $10 umbrella stroller that could possible break into tiny pieces with a strong gust of wind. Oh, and my 4 yr old sometimes still uses a stroller (the Maclaran with a 55lb limit) when we're out and about for long periods of time - why have her tired, cranky and uncomfortable in a large crowd if it's not necessary? To the poster who said she wouldn't be friends with someone with a Bugaboo - I guess you also wouldn't be friends with someone who had a bigger house or diamond?

except this is a judgemental statement, no?

Tht's what I was thinking!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"When I see bugaboos, I do think they're a waste of money, but as parents, I think we are all guilty of spending too much on something as an expression of love for our child (birthday parties, private school tuition, clothes, toys, etc.). "

Classic DCUM bull.

says the parent who bought the Bug-a-boo, dresses her children in expensive clothes, and throws elaborate birthday parties for her private-schooled kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously people - great examples we are setting for our children here with all this judging. Yes, I have a Bugaboo and a Maclaren (kate spade edition) and they were both money well spent as they are 4 years old yet still in great condition and will be used next year with baby #2. I consider the purchases my personal decision and don't judge others for having a $10 umbrella stroller that could possible break into tiny pieces with a strong gust of wind. Oh, and my 4 yr old sometimes still uses a stroller (the Maclaran with a 55lb limit) when we're out and about for long periods of time - why have her tired, cranky and uncomfortable in a large crowd if it's not necessary? To the poster who said she wouldn't be friends with someone with a Bugaboo - I guess you also wouldn't be friends with someone who had a bigger house or diamond?

except this is a judgemental statement, no?

I agree with the OP. Judgemental, no - realistic,yes .....don't think the $10 stroller is going to withstand the test of time and several children. We all have different views on where to spend our dollars, but there is no right or wrong answer. Some choose to spend their money on expensive strollers while others choose to spend it on a closet full of crafting thingys - to each his own. Wow - this has turned into some thread!

[Anonymous]

This thread is hilarious!

I have a $450 Valco TriMode (a lot like a Bob), a $100 Britax (goes with infant carseat), and a $20 umbrella stroller from Sears. I have felt self-conscious about all of them at different times/places. (Pushing the Britax around when we were visiting friends on the Upper West Side -- HA -- felt like I was driving an old jalopy in a sea of Lexuses.)

After reading this thread, I vow to NEVER be self-conscious about one again.

[Anonymous]

I think we all judge, because people just tend to size each other up. However, often your stroller type depends on your lifestyle. For example, my cousin lives in a walk-up and she swears by the more expesive strollers that have rubber wheels, as they are more sturdy to get down the stairs. I had a Graco, loved it and thus could never see spending any more than that. But then again I am a suburban working mom who only used the stroller to get to the park and back and not for every day use.

[Anonymous]

I'm curious, are you judging me? I have a Phil and Ted Sport with a doubles kit/jump seat. I have a 2 old and an infant and bought it when I was pregnant. I love it. Before that I had an Inglesina Zippy for #1. I think they were both moderately priced and not too flashy.

[Anonymous]

Gosh, we have millions and don't buy anything showy, including strollers, cars or clothes. People who think others who own expensive items are the rich ones are displaying their ignorance of the truly wealthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone in my whole entire neighborhood has a Bugaboo. I'm not kidding!

Especially red ones.

(My kids, thankfully, are too old for strollers.)

Where do you live? I would guess in DC and not in Ashburn. The exurbanites seem to have the SUV of strollers.

Georgetown. And I am not exaggerating. I hardly know one person without a Bugaboo. Some people have multiple strollers, so they'll have a Double Baby Jogger or something similar in addition to the Bugaboo.

Until I read this thread, I had subconsciously assumed that everyone in America had a Bugaboo!!!

If I was a stroller thief I would be hanging out in Georgetown.

[Anonymous]

17:40, I gave up my station wagon for an SUV. Need 8 seats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Uppa Baby is for people who can't afford Bugaboo but still want to seem trendy. If UB owners seek each other out it's not because a stroller means they have shared values or whatever. They're just trying to make UB into a status symbol type stroller.

UB owner here again.
I think you missed all the reasons why we went for the UB instead of the buga. Let's say that again:
I wanted it to fold with the seat on, wheels that won't go flat, easy to fold and throw in the trunk, great sun/weather coverage, peek-a-boo window, accessories included in the price.
The only stroller that fitted all our requirements was the UB (which we bought new). For the price of a CL buga you can easily buy a new UB.
It's not about wanting to be something, it's about being wise and using your money well.

[Anonymous]

To answer the OP's message line.....I do indeed SECRETLY judge parents by their stroller choices. ie Bugaboo stroller parents are rich, stuck up and into status symbols. Uppa Baby stroller parents are poorer but still into status symbols. MacClaren stroller parents (like me) are sensible . Graco and Chicco stroller parents have less money. But of course I would never actually admit this to anyone with my name attached .

Yes, I realize this is judgemental and likely not always accurate but SECRETLY don't we all form judgements of one another? Does doing so make us bad people?

[Anonymous]

I never heard of a bugaboo or understand why I'm supposed to impressed/offended by them. Seriously, I bought the first stroller that seemed to work and I have no idea what all this fuss is about. Bugaboo, or whatever their company name is, couldn't PAY ENOUGH for this free advertising.

[Anonymous]

...and I'm quite sure I'll be horribly flamed for not knowing what a bugaboo is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"When I see bugaboos, I do think they're a waste of money, but as parents, I think we are all guilty of spending too much on something as an expression of love for our child (birthday parties, private school tuition, clothes, toys, etc.). "

Classic DCUM bull.

says the parent who bought the Bug-a-boo, dresses her children in expensive clothes, and throws elaborate birthday parties for her private-schooled kids.

so spending money so your children can have the best you can afford is wrong now?
LOL only on DCUMs...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:...and I'm quite sure I'll be horribly flamed for not knowing what a bugaboo is.

Not by me. Never heard of it & I don't give a rat's ass.