[etrillion]

Going on an Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver in a few weeks. Flying from NY to Vancouver first. Bringing my 18month old with me.

What stroller should I bring? Umbrella stroller, or the full size stroller?

Any other M3-ers have experience in this? I like going around with the full size (easier to push, more storage, etc) but it can be bulky - barely fits in my e92!

I Gotta factor in airport travel, checking in, etc too.

[infinitekidM2C]

lol umbrella..lots of boarding/unboarding etc.

[kscarrol]

Never been on a cruise but traveled to the UK and Europe with both boys when they were around 6 months old. Not sure how large the cruise ship is but we always used a good quality umbrella stroller during our travels. The full-size stroller is simply too bulky for maneuvering through airports and sidewalks full of people. For things you usually carry in the stroller, get a good back pack...

[caacosta]

Bought and used the GB Qbit umbrella stroller. Folds up ridiculously small and takes car seats. Considering how small some of the cabins are it was worth it.

[Banana Hammock]

[etrillion]

Thanks guys! I guess I knew to bring the umbrella, but I wanted to bring the big boy.

Was hoping for some justification lol.. but umbrella it is!

[Faredo]

We have 3 for our 13 month old, the 3 wheeled bigwheel, a big normal one and a light one that folds like an umbrella or something. Im sure there are better names for them, im just the mule that carries these things about.
Anyway, I would hate to take the light one knowing the wife will have me packed down with shopping, and you never know what kind of terrain you will encounter. I would take my normal one, most storage, bigger wheels than the umbrella foldy one.

[Ross61]

Backpack?

[kscarrol]

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[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by etrillion

Going on an Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver in a few weeks. Flying from NY to Vancouver first. Bringing my 18month old with me.

What stroller should I bring? Umbrella stroller, or the full size stroller?

Any other M3-ers have experience in this? I like going around with the full size (easier to push, more storage, etc) but it can be bulky - barely fits in my e92!

I Gotta factor in airport travel, checking in, etc too.

Depends on the umbrella. If you can afford it, spring for a Mcclaren stroller. They are amazing. Well made. Excellent storage. Compact. Great shade protection.

Alaska is awesome. Have a great time.


ps. You may borrow our stroller if I may borrow your car while you are gone. I promise to not take it to the track.

[infinitekidM2C]

Mcclaren? rubbish! get a Bentley. haha, maybe I'm cheap but buy a relatively cheap one, they'll be all in the garbage soon. If you go Mcclaren route then maybe after a 29 day trial you're not so happy with your purchase ..wink wink

[etrillion]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

Depends on the umbrella. If you can afford it, spring for a Mcclaren stroller. They are amazing. Well made. Excellent storage. Compact. Great shade protection.

Alaska is awesome. Have a great time.


ps. You may borrow our stroller if I may borrow your car while you are gone. I promise to not take it to the track.

hahahah let me think about that one!!

I did hear good things about mcclaren-- I'll look into it, thanks!

[eluded]

I always bring my full stroller. Umbrellas are pretty useless and rattle the kids heads around which caused brain damage.