I had my son a week and a half ago. I have a stroller but it is full size and awesome on the street., But I have been thinking about getting a snap n go by either Baby Trend or Graco to leave in the van for when we go to the department store. I found a few on Craigslist but wonder how well they ride. I don't want to get something that is awful with the wheels sticking or something similar and do want something that will not wake my son because it is a really bumpy ride. I don't expect something like my bigger stroller but don;t want to regret it either. So, for those moms that have a snap n go stroller, how do you like it? Anything you hate? My carseat is a Graco Snug Ride.
Since everyone is so positive about them, I am going to go ahead and get it. I do have a very comfy Chico carrier that I do plan to use to carry baby but I don't want to have to wake him up to take him out of the car. Gotta go look at Craigslist again. Thanks everyone.
I love mine, is not the best stroller, but I even use it to walk around the
Park, even light jogging. It is very comfortable just to move the carseat without takinf the baby out. Good luck!
Before I discovered baby wearing (I highly suggest it) I was going to go with a Graco one. IMO it's built better and sturdier.
I got a Snap 'n Go off Craigslist for about 20 dollars, which I used with the infant car seat (Graco Snug Ride 32, I think). I never bought a full stroller until we transitioned out of moving the infant seat in and out of the car (when it got too heavy for me to do that.)
I never found that it was a very bumpy ride at all, and I live in the city. I now love my City Mini, it is super light and easy, BUT I do miss the wonderful basket space under the Snap 'n Go. I could fit so much in it :).
As with anything you source on Craigslist, you should check it over before buying it. Make sure the wheels don't stick, the clasps work, etc.
Congratulations on your new baby!
LOVE my Graco snap and go. In fact, it's the only stroller I use! Super easy to control (I often have to push with one hand or a few fingers because I'm wranging a door or my 2 year old with the other hand). It's a little bumpy on sidewalks, but my daughters both find the movement comforting (kind of like how car rides calm them down).
I can't imagine having to haul a full size stroller in/out of my car...but then again, I'm only 5" tall, so I'm all for small and lightweight. :)
I loved the Graco SnugRider! What I liked so much was the compactness, it was light, easy to use and steer, and cheap so if it got beat up I didn't care.
If you already have a decent stroller...I would spend the money on a decent baby carrier. :)
LOVED my Graco snap & go! It's very easy to maneuver, very narrow so super easy to get in and out of places, and the lightest thing in the world...perfect for getting in and out of the car at the store and also for travel. Folds up to nothing and weighs less than 10 pounds. The snug ride snaps right in like a dream, and has tabs on either side to secure the seat in 100%. There is a cupholder and also another little tray on the handlebar...DO NOT put any drinks in the cupholder though except for maybe a bottle! It's too shallow to properly hold your drink. I used it for storing my keys and little items. The basket underneath is also pleasantly big. I highly recommend it!
Absolutely loved our Snap-n-Go. We had the Graco Snug Ride infant carrier, also. The stroller drove very smoothly and was easy to turn with just one hand. LOVED IT!!
I loved mine and it used for two kids. No issues really. Super easy to deal with.
