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Review on Compact And Lightweight Baby Jogger City Mini 2 Stroller - 2019, Jet Color, Quick-Fold Design For Easy Handling by Christi Lewis

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Lightweight but uncomfortable, missing many opportunities for improvements

We got this for our newborn, but we ordered it almost 6 months ahead of time because we wanted to make sure it was available. There are some very weird, glaring issues with this stroller that I wish I had done my due diligence on before purchasing this--and before passing out of the return window.Pros:1. It is so, so, so easy to break down. Like laughably easy. You just left it straight up and the entire thing collapses in on itself. Add to that the light frame and this is a really easy thing to break down and toss in the trunk--one handed if you need!2. Pretty inexpensive for a stroller.Cons1. There's absolutely no suspension for any of the wheels. As they are attached directly to the frame, every single bump results in the entire stroller violently shaking. If you're using the car seat attachment, this results in a ton of jostling. And we're not talking about curbs--we're talking about the gaps between concrete on the sidewalk. Anything worse and you're better off just lifting the back of the stroller and using it like a wheelbarrow. Hard rubber wheels make this all worse--and there's no way to replace them.2. Where are the accessories? There's absolutely no storage except for the bottom basket, meaning if you have a drink/pacifier/etc., you have to buy the Parent Console ($45!)--and you can't have anything more than a small coffee, since the handle on the City Mini blocks access to it.3. It doesn't stand up very well on its own. You can TRY to balance it on the handle, but it's very unstable--I ended up having to basically make sure it's leaning against a wall or it'll fall over. If you have the car seat attachment, it sticks out at a VERY odd angle as well--basically parallel to the floor. Since it's unstable, this also introduces the opportunity for someone to brush by it and knock it over.Overall, if you are sure you want the Baby Jogger, I'd recommend going with the GT2, which at least has inflatable wheels. For now, if I can't resell this, my plan is to use it for things where things will be flat--i.e., stores. But for walks around the neighborhood, I'm going to have to invest in a different stroller.

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Pros
  • ‎Machine wash seat on cold, gentle or delicate and drip dry. Do not use bleach, solvents or abrasive cleaning materials. Do not press, iron, dry clean or tumble dry. Reminder to always remove the metal frame and PE boards from the seat before washing. If the seat cover requires replacing, only use parts from a Baby Jogger authorized dealer. Plastic and metal parts may be surface washed only using warm water and mild soap; towel dry. The wheels can be cleaned using a damp cloth and must be dried completely with a soft towel or cloth before use. Do not store outside or near a direct heat source such as a radiator or fire. Always store in a dry and safe environment.
Cons
  • The stroller is quite bulky when folded