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Britax B-Ready Stroller, Black
Britax B-Ready Stroller, Black
posted by abcnoonoi 3 hours 34 minutes ago
Britax B-Ready Stroller, Black (Baby Product) Some differences with Uppababy Vs. Britax B-Ready: WHEELS - Vista wins. Vista had better wheels. Vista had tread and were more grippery tire like feel. B-Ready had smooth plastic feel to them. I can see that they would get all scratched up easily. B-Ready also had fenders on them which seem to add to bulk. Comparing closely it almost appear one could put Vista's wheels to B-Ready. It's that similar! HANDLE - B-Ready wins. Handle on B-Ready was nicer than Vista. It pivoted instead of telescoping (which was what the Vista does). The center was had a grip that was molded for one-handed steering. The arms and wrist seem more comfortable (rested more parallel like on a keyboard). My wife at 5'2 found the Vista handle too high and wished it could adjust lower. FOLDING - Vista wins (barely). Comparing the two, the wife like the Vista (it did take several attempts for wife to get the feel for it, as did I ! Once figured out it was ok).B-Ready required two hands as well but you sort of have to use your stomach so that you could pull the levers toward you and have it collapse. I found it easy if you have larger hands you can pull down the levers easier but since my wife is 5'2, her hands are smaller and sort of used her stomach a bit. With time, I think she could avoid using her stomach. She would just hold the bar and use her fingers to pull down. We also found that you had to straighten out the B-Ready's handle so that when you fold it, it would stand properly stand up and you could lock the folding clasp. DEFINITELY TRY FOLDING IT YOURSELF IN THE STORE! (just to add an another stroller, the Baby Jogger City Select has really easy folding capability!). Both stands up when folded although you have to consciously stand it up. The sales person always seems to fold it and let it flop to the ground. I doubt one would do that outside. Note on second seat folding - The folding of the B-Ready allows the second seat to be on but it was very bulky (and heavy at a total of 35 lbs) and the canopy of the second seat would get dirty. It's better to just remove the seat. MAIN SEAT - Vista wins. Vista has 0 degree seat position and B-Ready did not. Vista 2010 added this to address a common complaint. B-Ready is slightly on the decline. So while the B-Ready has a handle that is more ergonomically correct for mom's wrist, it seems the seat upright capability is better for the kid. (previous Vista 2009 owners found the kid pulling themselves forward to get upright). SECOND SEAT (REAR) - B-Ready wins . Recline of 2nd child add on - B ready was clearly better since it can recline to horizontal sleeping position. Vista had one position. It was not upright but slightly tilted back. More for a child chilling out and may nit be the best if kid is sleeping. The Vista seat was also closer to the front seat and B- Ready has more room for child in rear. A taller person may hit the B-Ready seat with their stride but I'm 5'10 and its not a problem. Also, note that the B-Ready second seat is in the rear of parent behind main seat FORWARD FACING whereas, Vista is in FRONT of main seat REAR FACING. Big difference here! I believe that's why the B-Ready can recline safely. I don't think I would want to have a Vista recline in front and therefore exposing the child's head. STORAGE - B-Ready wins (barely). B-Ready is accessible on all sides. Vista's is on the rear only. With the rear seat, this is important. However, the Vista has a bar running across where the kid can sort of step their feet on. The B-Ready has their feet in the entire basket and the kids would probably kick at your diaper bag. CONFIGURATIONS - B-Ready wins. B-Ready has 14 configurations vs. Vista's 3 configurations. Most notably are: B-Ready has ability to use two infant carriers at the same time. You can also place infant carrier in the rear (Vista you cannot. You can only put it in the front). B-Ready can use the bassinet with the second seat. Vista cannot use bassinet with rear seat. After all this, I am still having problems deciding. For me, it comes down to Vista's 0 degree position but no full recline in rear seat Vs. B-Ready's full recline rear seat but lack of 0 degree position. Edit: Update - I ended up buying the Britax B-ready. It's been used it for 6 weeks now. So far, its been great! Very nice, easy ride. It can be bumpy on cobble stones and uneven surfaces. If you want a smoother ride on these surfaces, you'll need bigger, air-filled tires. My complaint is the unfolding part. When unfolding, the plastic clip that holds the stroller , is tricky to "undo" so you can unfold it. You need to pull it out a bit before you unfold which can be tough. I think we'll need more practice at doing this. I'll report back in a few more months. .
Read more...Contours Options 3 Wheel Stroller, Berkley
Contours Options 3 Wheel Stroller, Berkley
posted by abcnoonoi 3 hours 36 minutes ago
Contours Options 3 Wheel Stroller, Berkley (Baby Product) I have had my stroller for a few months now. I love it still. I have owned the Graco travel system, a BoB stroller, a MacLaren Triumph and borrowed a friends Stokke stroller for several months. The Contours Options 3 Wheeler is my favorite. I have an older child (3 years old) with physical hardships. *I love that she can get in and out when she feels like walking. *I LOVE THAT THE HANDLE BAR IS HIGH, as I'm 5'10 and hate bending over a lot for other strollers. This stroller has a wide wheel base in the back, which is great because I don't kick it. There have been a few times it's been hard to get through clothes racks at the store, but other than that it's fine. It did take me a few times using it to adjust to the width. *I love how easily it pushes regardless if the front wheel is locked. *My daughter loves her own cup holder, as do I. I love that the parent tray is sturdy with 2 drink holders and a middle pocket. I wish it had a locked cover like the Jeep jogging stroller, but it's not an issue. * The storage basket is easy to access and big. *It was easy to assemble with directions and common sense. * I LOVE LOVE LOVE that the sunshade is tall and my daughters head doesn't touch it. *I get compliments on the look/style often. It looks and functions like a high end stroller yet it doesn't break the bank account. Overall, I have used and abused my stroller and it has held up really well. I wish this was the first stroller I ever bought. I have highly recommended it to many friends as well. .
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posted by abcnoonoi 3 hours 40 minutes ago
Jeep Liberty Limited Urban Terrain Stroller, Spark (Baby Product) I love this stroller, it pushes like a dream compared to the stroller that came with the car seat that the in-laws bought us. The features are great, we have only 1 complaint with it; it doesn't fit in my trunk! I have a Toyota Camry, and it has a decent trunk. So then I had my husband try to put it in the back seat next to the car seat, no go. So I'd have to move the car seat to the side and not where it's safest in the middle OR try to fit it in the front seat and sit in the back with my son. So if anyone has any tricks on getting it in the trunk I'd sure like to hear them. Jeep Liberty Limited Urban Terrain Stroller, Spark (Baby Product) The back tire tube blew on our stroller, and the only way to fix it was through a bike shop or to call Kolcraft. Bike shops weren't able to fix it, and the only way we could order through Kolcraft was with the model number..
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Indulge yourself in spa like luxury with this luxurious six-piece towel set. The set includes two oversized, extra heavy bath towels, two oversized extra heavy hand towels, and two oversized, extra heavy washcloths. The set is is made with approximately 4-1/2 pounds of 100-percent Egyptian cotton--known for its softness, absorbency, and durability. These towels makes an ideal complement to any bathroom whether you use it.
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posted by abcnoonoi 13 hours 20 minutes ago
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posted by abcnoonoi 13 hours 23 minutes ago
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posted by abcnoonoi 13 hours 26 minutes ago
Intel DG33TL Media Series G33 uATX DDR2 800 Intel Graphics DVI+VGA 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Desktop Board - Retail (Personal Computers) For those folks , like me, who are still on LGA775 wanting to squeeze a few more years out of your present / hand-me-down processors with cheap 8G RAM and 64-bit OS. Stable as a rock. No PS2 connectors so old timers either get a PS2 - USB converter or a new set of USB keyboard & mouse. Intel DG33TL Media Series G33 uATX DDR2 800 Intel Graphics DVI+VGA 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Desktop Board - Retail (Personal Computers) This is the second board I bought and put it together for my wife. If she is happy with the computer it is great..
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posted by abcnoonoi 13 hours 29 minutes ago
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