Do you secretly judge parents by their strollers??

[Anonymous]

I don't give a crap what kind of stroller anyone else has but it does crack me up that Maclarens are considered judge-worthy. You guys do know they cost like 150 bucks right? And they're really compact? A far cry from a $900 SUV status symbol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the most part, no. I don't pay much attention to the brand or model of stroller. I figure most were picked out before the babies were born and before the parents knew much about it the realities of parenting.

Although, I do sometimes wonder about the decision to go for the Bugaboo. I'm too scot to spend that much (or ask someone else to do so).

But I do form opinions about the use of strollers. ;->

physically capable children in strollers past the age of 3 = strong correlation to why childhood obesity is skyrocketing.

children snacking mindlessly in the stroller, and not just for *A* snack between meals, but endless snacking to placate the kid = another reason childhood obesity is skyrocketing (I only have one kid, so it is a little easier for me to actually stop and have snack rather than eat on the go; I realize life is different for other families and circumstances)

Well my child is 3 and he has some physical disabilities that you would not see, so maybe don't be so judgmental. I think even when he is 4 we will still be using the stroller.

[Anonymous]

I have a City Mini double (side by side) stroller ($400). I know they are wide (although not as wide as other brands) and try not to use them on the subway or on crowded sidewalks. Tandem strollers are HEAVY and difficult to maneuver. With twin infants and one antsy toddler, it works for us. I seriously do not care what other parents use, unless I'm curious and it looks like something I might like to use.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. I carry my baby in an organic wrap. Why do you stroller people like to push your babies away from you? Don't you love them?

That was THE best movie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I own a bugaboo and I don't give a damn if you all judge me. We live in Gtown and it's been great on the bumpy streets. Just had #2 and got the bob double so I guess I am guilty in all your thrifty minds. In fact I also wear quilted jackets as do my children and drive a Tahoe. Also highly educated. So really you can judge away I am happy with my decisions and you can be happy with yours. We probably wouldn't be friends if we met at the park and that's fine too.

You are a planet killer, waste your money, and dress your kids funny. How can one not judge you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. I carry my baby in an organic wrap. Why do you stroller people like to push your babies away from you? Don't you love them?

LOL! Love it!

[Anonymous]

Wow - there are a lot of Bugaboo haters here.

I'm on child #3. I bought a Bugaboo Frog over 5 years ago (in 2005) when I was pregnant for my first. Yes, it was a lot of money for me ($650) but it has lasted FIVE YEARS and THREE KIDS.

It is seriously one of two pieces of baby gear that has lasted through so many kids (the other is our high chair - the Svan - also expensive but worth the cost). We also live in urban areas where the Bugaboo has been great.

I have friends who spent $$$ on a Bob and then more $$$ on a Bob dualie and then more $$$ on an umbrella stroller, etc. So, in the end, I have spend a lot less.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As in Graco = low-class

Maclaren = Highly-educated upper-middle class

Bugaboo = Rich & trend-oriented

I have a Graco Metrolite, now on its second child, but my nearby park is a sea of Maclarens. It has a huge basket, big wheels that are great for trekking, and a snack tray. Yet I feel alone.

You forgot the

BOB line of strollers = only a 3 wheeled stroller is good enough for me & overpriced

If you actually use a jogging stroller to go jogging then a BOB is fabulous. If you've never used one/don't jog with a stroller then you can't really form an opinion can you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't but I know there are people out there who do. We were in Tennessee a couple weeks ago and were walking around with our DD in a BOB revolution and overheard some people (locals judging from their accents) comment on how it's ridiculous to spend $900 on a stroller. The were obviously talking about us because they looked at the stroller and said it as they walked by. They obviously don't know their strollers very well

Not saying the BOB is cheap, but it is certainly no Bugaboo!!!

Double wide.

What does that mean? I don't get it. . .

[Anonymous]

Why is a $600+ stroller needed for "urban streets". Are there strollers out there that can't handle sidewalks?

Most of a stroller's capability comes from the size of the wheels. Large ones can handle more varying terrain than small ones. However, large wheels come in all price ranges...

[Anonymous]

Here's why:
1. Big wheels are great on rutty sidewalks, and urbanites travel more on foot, so it's more relevant than in the 'burbs where you drive for most errands.
2. Big basket facilitates shopping with stroller, and folding it up into the trunk isn't a concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As in Graco = low-class

Maclaren = Highly-educated upper-middle class

Bugaboo = Rich & trend-oriented

I have a Graco Metrolite, now on its second child, but my nearby park is a sea of Maclarens. It has a huge basket, big wheels that are great for trekking, and a snack tray. Yet I feel alone.

You forgot the

BOB line of strollers = only a 3 wheeled stroller is good enough for me & overpriced

We have a BOB and lived in WI before moving here and we used it all the time because we liked going for walks in wooded areas where there were no paved paths, so we actually NEEDED a stroller that could handle it. So take your judging elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

I dont judge people based on their stroller choices except for when they own a Bugaboo. In general, I think these people are out to prove something. This applies for any stroller in that same category- Stokke, Orbit, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dont judge people based on their stroller choices except for when they own a Bugaboo. In general, I think these people are out to prove something. This applies for any stroller in that same category- Stokke, Orbit, etc.

Same, and it's more of a "they must be loaded" kind of judging. . .

[Anonymous]

This thread cracks me up. I had a bugaboo and judge ppl who have it bc I did not get mine for myself, it was a gift - and I thought it was the most annoying stroller ever. I did enjoy walking around the neighborhood in it but that is it - I ended up getting a peg perego with the infant seat that snaps in - best money spent. I sold the bugaboo - and when I see someone pushing it I think they are silly bc it is very inconvenient unless you live in the city and walk a lot.