Now that we are 3 months into the having two kids gig, I thought I'd write a little on my feelings on both strollers. At first, I loathed the Bumbleride and fell more in love with the UPPA. However, as time passes, I'm learning to love them both for very different reasons.
The Bumbleride Indie Twin is actually growing on me with each use, but it's a beast of a stroller to get in and out of the car. That's my main concern. It is insanely heavy and I never feel like it folds properly. Never. And every single time I forget how to close the damn thing, which leaves me hanging out by my car in the parking lot, YouTubing instructions. But that, I know, is user error and I'll remember in time and with more practice.
I love our UPPA, and I was SUPER pumped to receive the as a gift after Ellie was born. However, once all was said and attached, I realized that HUT could only sit up super straight and his poor little head is practically in her carseat.
I do think that this will get better as we use the regular seat instead of the carseat with the stroller, but it is still a bit awkward. It is much easier to maneuver around tight spaces and I fully intend to purchase the when HUT gets a bit older. For now, I find the UPPA stroller handier for quick errands - both as a double stroller and as a snap and go. The storage compartment cannot be beat, even as a duo, compared to any other stroller that I have used.
We officially sold our old in our last garage sale because the UPPA just can't be beat in that department. Hooray for one less stroller in our garage!
{ While it isn't always the greatest for hauling HUT around, the Rumble Seat does provide even MORE space for storage in the UPPA. }
I do think that this will get better as we use the regular seat instead of the carseat with the stroller, but it is still a bit awkward. It is much easier to maneuver around tight spaces and I fully intend to purchase the when HUT gets a bit older. For now, I find the UPPA stroller handier for quick errands - both as a double stroller and as a snap and go. The storage compartment cannot be beat, even as a duo, compared to any other stroller that I have used.
We officially sold our old in our last garage sale because the UPPA just can't be beat in that department. Hooray for one less stroller in our garage!
All of that being said, the Indie is great for longer days when naps will be taken and stroller use will be for more than an hour with both of the kiddos in tow. It is also more practical for jogging/walking and exercise. If you use the cupholder, you have to remove just about every time to get through a tight space or doorway (learned this one the hard way and spilled my iced tea ALL over the floor at a store).
The big test, for us, will be travel. This summer we plan to go to California and make a trip to Disney, so I want to take the Bumbleride with us. There is no way that HUT will nap in the UPPA and if we want to make it a full day, we have to have napping space for both kiddos.
Since it is so large, we won't be able to take it into the airport with us, so I'm going to have to figure out how to coordinate carry ons along with our two biggest carry ons (I'm even thinking of bringing along the for Haiden and using the for Ellie). I did email Bumbleride to ask about a bag for the twin, since they do not offer one. The recommended the Sasha's Kiddie Products bags for their stroller.
The big test, for us, will be travel. This summer we plan to go to California and make a trip to Disney, so I want to take the Bumbleride with us. There is no way that HUT will nap in the UPPA and if we want to make it a full day, we have to have napping space for both kiddos.
Since it is so large, we won't be able to take it into the airport with us, so I'm going to have to figure out how to coordinate carry ons along with our two biggest carry ons (I'm even thinking of bringing along the for Haiden and using the for Ellie). I did email Bumbleride to ask about a bag for the twin, since they do not offer one. The recommended the Sasha's Kiddie Products bags for their stroller.
I have no other double strollers to compare to so, ultimately, I really enjoy having both strollers. The best of both insanely expensive stroller worlds.
Thank you for your review Stephanie! We are glad to hear Indie Twin is growing on you :). Here are two Facebook posts which covered a lot of owner experience traveling with Indie Twin and traveling to Disney, . Hope that helps! Have a great trip to Disney and we would love to hear about your trip if you bring your Indie Twin! -Ryan
ReplySo glad I came across this - I have an Vista as well but also wanted to purchase a double for when #2 comes and was looking at Bumble ride
ReplyI'm so glad to hear you still love your UB Vista! I'm 100% convinced this is the stroller for us, just need to sell Bill on the price-tag. It's the must-have NYC stroller too, by the way. Just curious- there are some used 2011's my Mama's group has been offering- is yours a 2011? Might help us swallow that price a little better but good to know if that year is still holding up strong.
ReplyOurs might even be a 2010 - I'm not 100% about that. I think in 2011 they came out with better features. We can't justify the upgrade and we still adore ours, so I think you'd be just fine with a 2011 model!
Oh wow! Very good to know! What car seat do you have that Ellie's pictured in above?
It's a Graco Snugride 35 - email me and we can chat all you want about baby gear :)