Reddit mentions: The best lightweight baby strollers

Check with your insurance and hospital and make sure you have total coverage. If you can or have an HSA start saving money now so you can pay for the delivery with some nice tax-free money. If you have the means, you can usually negotiate a pay now/today price with the hospital and save money. A normal delivery is anywhere from $6k to $10k usually.

Be with your wife. The first trimester is rocky. She will probably be hormonal, unstable, unsure, nauseted and hungry. So be present, supportive and always have snacks. Also whatever you did she's right and you're wrong. Period. Just go with it.

For you, start preparing! I really enjoyed the simplicity but depth of The Pregnancy Book for Men. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1601066546/
PM me your info and I can share a Kindle version if you'd like. This guy does a great job of laying it all out for first time dad's.

Other notable milestones.... Second trimester she is usually over the sickness and really active so be ready for some adventures.

Towards the end of the second trimester it's not uncommon for her to want to nest. So be thinking about where the baby will go. I personally had to paint ceiling, walls, and put in new flooring. Start hunting for cheap furniture you'll need. Got most things cheap at IKEA personally or from friends. Having it all ready around month 7 or 8 was good. You hope your little one doesn't come early but you never know - so be prepared!

Consider a rocking chair/ glider. Great for chilling with a new born. You'll both be scared a lot of those first nights and appreciate it. It helps with breast feeding too.

Have plenty of sheets, blankets, towels, etc. Ready for baby. Practice swaddlling a small pillow or a cat or ecen small dig. Become a swaddlling pro. Newborns jitter while they sleep and can essentially wake themselves up. Swaddlling prevents this and helps them sleep longer and better. Sleep will be the most prized thing you and your wife can have those first 6 months.

If your wife plans on breast feeding... Start researching breast pumps. Very useful if you're wife plans on working it returning to work after leave. Your insurance/HSA may help cover the cost. A good one can run about $300.

I highly recommend a boppy pillow. They're great for holding newborns. Napping. And breast/bottle feeding. They're good for tummy too.
Available at Target here: https://www.target.com/p/boppy-174-sketch-slate-nursing-pillow-and-positioner-gray/-/A-52856960

Around month 7 or 8 your wife may get serious about a stroller. Shop around. Consider them an investment don't be afraid to have 2 or 3 to meet your needs. I recommend a jogger if you plan on actually running with your baby. But definitely consider a compact umbrella stroller for travelling as joggers can he massive even when folded. My favorite travel stroller that has been to 15 states and 13 countries and I dunno how many planes GP Pockit Stroller found here: https://www.amazon.com/Pockit-Lightweight-Stroller-Satin-Black/dp/B079H2ZR8P/

Also around third trimester get a good carseat system that you like. Consider multiple cars, bases, and stroller comparability. No right answer here just lots of preferences. But get one early and install it early. And learn how to install it early. You'll be exhausted after the delivery and hanging out in the hospital parking lot with your wife and newborn for an hour while you figure it out then is not ideal. Trust me. Get it early and become a car seat ninja so it's right every time and you can do it effortlessly.

Also pack a bag with a change of clothes for both of you and some newborn clothes in a range of sizes so you can exit the hospital in style.

Establish a care with a physician you like and a clinic. You'll have lots of follow-ups, well child checks, vaccines, and tests that first year.

Be prepared when you go out. The best thing you can do is be an effective packer and anticipate mom and babies needs. Breast feeding supplies, diapers, extra clothes, etc. Even going out for 2 hrs. Have a bag ready. Etc.

Meal prep before your due date if you can. I had a bunch of frozen stuff prepped. You'll be zonked beyond belief.

Make sure your wife feels sexy and desirable throughout the pregnancy and afterwards. Her body changed a lot and she can begin to have a lot of negative thoughts. Plus sex is always good for everyone. 😃

Well brother, that should definitely get you started. I can't think of anything else at the moment but comment or PM me if you have any questions. It'll all be alright. You got this! 😃

First... get this stroller. It was a life saver when getting on the buses and other transportation. And it fits in the overhead compartment on the plane.

We've been a few times on our own so we rode most of the rides already and weren't too worried if we didn't get to ride anything. We went for my daughter's first birthday in April and then went back for the 4th of July and we're going again for Labor day. The first trip was fun, but we had to fly with formula, which was a lot to carry around. Luckily we went with a cousin so she was a big help and made rider swap more fun since we weren't riding by ourselves. Our daughter got her first haircut in magic kingdom where she got a certificate with a lock of her hair to keep. She loved the frozen ride in Epcot. She loved all the princesses and people, but wasn't too keen on the characters in masks like Mickey and Goofy etc. When we went on July 4th she was off formula so that was a big help lol. We got to ride the Navi River journey and I think we had more fun watching her react to the ride than the actual ride. She loved it! We went to the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and she was clapping and dancing along with that. She still didn't like the characters in masks. She took naps in the stroller and we'd take breaks in secluded areas with AC and we tried walking through the shops in the parks to stay in the AC as much as possible. We never went back to the room until the end of the day. We had a couple of reservations at some resort restaurants so sometimes we get to the resort early so we could relax in the lobby. I can't wait for labor day as now she's started walking and talking a lot more and will probably react to the rides and characters differently. So that will be fun to watch.

You can search for "large size" in the Stroller category on Amazon. The top result is the Britax B-Agile. I don't have that one but I love everything else from Britax, it's great quality. Only $227 new, up to 55 pounds and one of the reviews says it works for a child currently 42 inches long.

https://www.amazon.com/Britax-2016-B-Agile-Stroller-Black/dp/B01DW54WYE

I have the Baby Jogger City Mini. My 5-year-old still fits in it just fine. I love how easily it folds. Maximum weight is 50 pounds. They have "head height" dimensions on their website, you could measure how many inches your son's head is from a chair when he's sitting.

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-2016-City-Single/dp/B019W8W6DY

The City Mini GT is a little larger, up to 65 pounds and a few more inches in head height. It's more than $300, but if you search Craigslist I'd be surprised if you couldn't find a used one in really good condition if you're willing to pay $200 and up.

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-2016-City-Single/dp/B019W8W8P0

There are lots more! 41 inches and 38 lbs is not at all too large for the right class of stroller. It just won't work for strollers optimized for small babies, and it won't work for some "lightweight" strollers.

If you're just looking for a decent backup when you can't babywear- I've really been pleased with the Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller.

I originally bought the Chico stroller because it fit the car seat and looked super plush, but I wore my son so much I just ever used it.

We bought the Kolcraft stroller when we needed something light weight and portable for vacation. I love it because it folds up with one hand, and it gets pretty small, and is pretty lightweight. It has decent storage underneath and has become my go-to choice for the zoo.

Only downfall really is that I wouldn't recommend it for tiny babies, but once they can sit up, it's great. Also I'm pretty tall and it feels short to me, but that's true of the chicco stroller too.

I travel a lot with my LO, and a couple of things have made all the difference for me: the GB pockit+ stroller is KEY. It’s not the smoothest ride, but when you’re trying to fit everything in a cab or rental car you will thank the good lord you have it. Also, the Evenflo LX tribute car seat. I use it exclusively for travel, it’s suuuuuuper light weight (clutch when trying to get everything in or out of the airport) but a great car seat. It’s also a cinch to install and uninstall in Uber’s when you want to be fast.

And: stroller clips, you’ll find a million uses when traveling (I used them the clip the hotel blinds closed during nap time, or clip a muslin blanket over LO like a canopy during a long car ride to stay out of the sun.)

If your baby still uses bottles there’s also a great travel bottle wash kit and drying rack that is my go to. Travel with the kiddo is so special, happy to chat more if you want more info! Good luck!

I have a Chicco Bravo Trio stroller and love it. My son is 15 months and far from outgrowing it.

I also have a Summer Infant 3D Lite. I don't use it as much but my mom uses it a lot (I keep it at her house, for now). We'll be using it when we fly to visit family in March, though. It's also a highly rated stroller, though I can see how a kid would mess with the wheels pretty easily on this thing.

I know you're looking for light weight, but have you considered something like a stragon? I have a Keenz 7S that is my absolute favorite mobile device for my son. He's strapped in (which is great because he's a climber), can't get to the wheels at all, and I have SO.MUCH.STORAGE. I take this thing to the zoo, the park, on holiday trips (halloween, christmas tree farm), and once my son is old enough to places like Disneyland. It's actually the only wagon that's allowed in Disneyland. Definitely one of my favorite purchases so far - it'll last us looooooong after my son has grown out of it. And if we have another kid it'll take the place of a double stroller!

I'll admit I'm a bit of a stroller snob, this option might seem kind of expensive but I think it's worth it! It's lightweight, folds like a dream and the best wheels for a lightweight stroller. I used this when I was working in Philly and we did tons of walking.

I have the Nuna Mixx2 which I LOVE it! The wheels and suspension are amazing! But it's bigger and not as lightweight.

I generally find those types of backpacks too small to be of functional use. We have this one as our everyday diaper bag and tried to find something bigger. Any of the ones similar in design to the one in your OP didn’t hold half as much (we were just sitting outside buy buy baby moving the stuff over - bag couldn’t even close and we still had stuff in our original bag. Returned immediately). Edit: specifically, my issue with the original one we had was I didn’t like the way it bulged out if you used the cooler bag medela gives with its pumps...and I was too cheap to get a different cooler bag.

I would suggest this instead. You won’t be as organized, but it can hold a ton of stuff inside.

I just came back on a trip with this and this. Single mom with baby, 3 day trip. Diaper bag was able to hold all the formula I needed for the entire trip + 1.5 days worth of diapers (10 diapers for us) + all her food pouches (8 total) + wipes + changing pad + her clothes + extra bottles + blanket + all our documents with a lot of room to spare. If I wanted to, I probably could’ve packed all 3 days worth of both our belongings into that one bag and just used a carrier for her.

That luggage was great. Easily fit into the overhead compartments. Big enough for everything (I could’ve gone the other way and put the diaper bag into the luggage too). I’d say with two adults for a week, you’ll probably need to carry the diaper bag separately.

These are mostly for the toddler and preschooler crowd. As R gets older, we have been leaving more and more of the in-flight toy entertainment at home and relying on the iPad. Since she doesn't get much screen time at home, it's a huge treat for her.

• Pockit travel stroller, which stuffs nicely into a large backpack.
  
  
  
• Lightweight travel carseat
  
  
• Kid's volume limiting headphones and all the kid apps, Daniel Tiger episodes and Frozen we can fit on an iPad.
  
  
  
• Princess Awesome airplane clothes, which endears your kid to the flight crew and surrounding passengers and sometimes scores perks like extra snacks or blankets.

We are in an NYC walkup and started with the Joolz Hub, which was great for bassinet times, but honestly it was packed away around month 8, when we got the Zoe XLC Best. Love that thing. It's narrow, light, one hand collapsible, and seems sturdier to me than the Yoyo.

I have this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003U4F6JI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/187-6386389-6300232

It has been a life saver. My two are 22 months apart. We have the sit and stand front/back with the car seat, and this one. I've never used the sit and stand after buying this. My son (younger) was in this at 4 months.

It is NOT double wide either. Very easy to fit in standard doors and I use it at the mall constantly.

It's small, easy to maneuver (not on grass) and has sun shades. It's also super light and I can fold and toss it in the trunk quickly.

Wish it had better handles and cup holders, but for the money it's amazing and I highly recommend it.

I use the Joovy Groove umbrella stroller.

It has 2 cup holders, a zippered pocket, and a basket underneath for storage

The seat lays completely back and the footrest lifts up which is awesome for napping.

The canopy is larger than most I’ve seen on umbrella strollers.

The handles are on the taller side and the wheels roll very smoothly.

It is pretty lightweight, easy to open and close, has a strap for carrying, and also has a kickstand so it can stay upright by itself.

I love it!

Edit: it also has mesh pockets on the sides of the seat which is nice for snacks or sippy cups!

I have been shopping secondhand and deals since 15 weeks. Some of this has been given to me and a few things (crib + carseat) purchased by family from the registry.

Baby Gear:

• pack n play - our primary sleeping setup until baby leaves our room at 3-6 months
  
• Rock n play - for entertaining baby in the kitchen on the main level
  
• exersaucer
  
• play mat
  
• [stroller](https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-2016- Single-Stroller/dp/B019W8W8P0)
  
• carseat + caddy
  
• boppy + 2 covers
  
• boppy lounger
  
• misc gender neutral clothes in sizes newborn-12 months (second hand and hand me downs, just 4-5 outfits in each size)*
  
• baby tub*
  
• infantino carrier*
  
• bouncer*
  
• misc wooden blocks and puzzles
  
• misc plastic baby toys and chew toys*
  
• shopping cart cover
  
• 6 aiden and anis swaddles
  
• misc diapers and sizes*
  
• misc free bottle samples
  
• couple handmade quilts
  
  For the Totoro/Miyazaki nursery:
  
  
• misc Totoro art
  
• Totoro plushies
  
• howls moving castle plushies
  
• dresser
  
• crib
  
• baby hangers*
  
• changing table
  
• night light
  
• curtains
  
• shelves
  
• paint for wall art and repainting the bookshelf (projects to be done "soon"...)
  
  *given as hand me downs
  
  Spent so far: $568
  
  Edit: formatting broke

Ditto to the City Mini GT. "Baby Jogger" is the brand, but isn't a jogger. Love love love it, has amazing precision, light, folds up with one hand, and waaaaay less than $800.

Edit: Link here- https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-2016-Single-Stroller/dp/B019W8W8P0

When we went last year with our turning 3yo we didn't bring the carseat. It's just an added hassle and we knew we were only going to be riding Disney transportation. If you think you only might take an Uber I'd forget about taking the carseat. Especially since you can use the Minnie Vans through Lyft and they have carseats available. As for the stroller I'd recommend taking the bigger one. It's probably more comfortable for your daughter and seems to have added conveniences like the tray and full reclining. We took our City Mini GT and it was super nice to have! I bought a stroller gatecheck bag to put it in for the airplane and didn't have any issues. The Magical Express put the stroller under the bus in the luggage compartment to and from the airport which was easy and when we road from our hotel (the Poly) to DAK we just folded it up and carried it on the bus. No issues!

This is part of the reason people don't think they can afford kids, or can't afford a second child, etc. Everyone has been convinced they need to gold plate childhood. It's really easy to get a decent stroller for free from someone whose kid is now older, or if you really must, this stroller costs less than fifty bucks, and would work just fine. Bur you're probably convinced you need this one.

This is the stroller we have. We originally had a 3-wheeled one that came with our first car seat but didn’t care for it. We do like this one aside from the handle bar issue. I tried taking off the folding mechanism on the handle (I was hoping there may have been a split in the bar inside it).

We've used this one three times now and it's great. It's in between a regular stroller and an umbrella. It's lightweight and easy to fold but still has storage underneath and on the handle. I've also appended the storage with this saddle bag, which is just so helpful because you don't have to empty it in order to fold the stroller, which is great for getting on and off the buses!

Keep in mind your baby wont be ready for one until they are at least 4 months. We ended up buying a second hand stroller system with infant carrier from a friend of mine so we were ok with it being used since we knew the people. We spent the money on the one below but they do have ones for less. Just be sure it reclines, the one below I don't think reclines. The Plus model is the one we have and it reclines. You could even find this one second hand on Facebook Marketplace or LetGo.

THis is the one we use.

https://www.amazon.com/Summer-3Dlite-Convenience-Stroller-Matte/dp/B07NMYWL63/ref=sxin_1_ac_d_rm?ac_md=1-1-c3VtbWVyIGluZmFudCAzZCBsaXRlIGNvbnZlbmllbmNlIHM%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=reclining+umbrella+stroller&pd_rd_i=B07NMYWL63&pd_rd_r=49e9dcc9-8ae5-481e-845a-d06ea9c83409&pd_rd_w=ovDVc&pd_rd_wg=9mzZQ&pf_rd_p=2938a786-9bec-4d37-8c06-456e3edce5d1&pf_rd_r=BDA5R20XZ2N0MKKTY6KE&psc=1&qid=1570669933

Truth right here. We only use a stroller to walk to places near our home. As soon as a subway is involved, it's all carrier all the time. You can use an Ergo/Tula/wrap style from infant to toddler. I have friends who still carry their three year old around in a Tula. (Mine would not be so patient...)

But we do have a stroller: Britax B-Agile, which is basically the same as the CityMini recommended elsewhere. We were given an Uppababy Chameleon by some friends who moved out of the city and it was too big so we passed it on too. Honestly, for the city even the B-Agile is too big. I have gear envy for these guys: gb Pockit or Quinny Yezz.

We like our Inglesina "Net" stroller. Costs $150, 11 lbs, folds small, can stand on its own while folded, has a shoulder strap (though you might want to add a strap cushion if you use the strap a lot).

I'm 5'8" and it's comfortable to push. Some 6'4" dad on Amazon said he finds it comfortable to push.

https://www.amazon.com/Inglesina-Net-Stroller-Lightweight-Protection/dp/B01C35MZVG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=inglesina%2Bnet%2Bstroller&qid=1567702238&s=baby-products&sr=1-2&th=1

It's not available in twin capacity, so hopefully you're not going far enough that your 4.5 year old will need to ride.

I got this umbrella stroller. We put it together yesterday an DH was able to VERY comfortably push it. He's not super tall 6'1 but it looked like it'd be fine even if he was taller. Some of the reviews said it's a good stroller for tall dads.

(that said, I don't think umbrella strollers are for Tiny new babies? Idk how any of this works...)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O20OCVC?colid=2ANBLE2V0TL2F&coliid=I2TOO0SNFIO9DT&th=1&psc=1

If you're never going to be on rough terrain, this one is great. My parents got it for when we visit them - they wanted something lightweight but full-featured and this one is great. I almost like it more than our stroller at home.

We are using the Summer Tote. I love that it has a lot of room for bags. It's great to walking to the market, fairs, ect. https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Convenience-Stroller-Heather/dp/B01NAG3OIF/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=summer+tote+stroller&qid=1564096637&s=gateway&sprefix=summer+tot&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O20OCVC/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one would be perfect. I love it.

We got this stroller, which folds up small enough it fits underneath the seat in front of you. The flight attendants will be amazed. It’s durable enough for common city use, but I wouldn’t take it off-roading.

Also depending on your brand you can buy a car seat bag for your car seat. We did for ours and it came with backpack straps and rollers which were a lifesaver.

I would rent a car. If that doesn’t work try this. Ride Safer Delight Travel Vest, Small Grey – No Tether or Neck Pillow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ5CH52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VaC0CbC4C2XNV
We always travel with this Harness and it makes traveling extremely convenient, both in the states and abroad. It come with a small bag. Just throw it in your stroller. I would recommend getting a small profile stroller. This is what we also travel with one, Maclaren Globetrotter Stroller, Medieval Blue/White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017BH5OLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0eC0CbCD35MQZ
I would look for a similar style since they fold up nicely.

This is a thing you should get of possible. It is a lightweight collapsible stroller that folds down so you can put it in a book bag. If you plan on taking the baby out frequently I would highly recommend it. It is also great for air travel and any place you will need to put a baby on and out of a stroller.

gb Pockit Stroller, Capri Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWHV524/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vSo1Cb4T5Q903

If you bring your stroller spend the $30 on Amazon to get a travel bag for it. Then you’re not getting airplane grease and grime on your nice stroller.

With my second (and last) child we bought a really nice umbrella stroller. It’s the GB Qbit....I think. But it folds up to the size of a briefcase. Super easy for going through airport security and gate checking.

Not the same but similar: stroller

Depends what you want out of it.

Is travel size most important? Quality? A storage basket underneath?

I have this one.

It's a tad longer than a typical umbrella stroller, but I just needed a good alternative because I'm too pregnant to lift my jogger anymore. It has storage and even a cup holder, so I love it. And you can adjust the angle for how a baby sits in it!

Chicco Liteway Stroller, Sunset https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077HNWBQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b9tTCbKBCE5F6

This one is awesome for when we don't want to lug around our Bob!! I live at the beach and so far so good!

If I could convince my husband, I’d get a Valco Baby Double with Joey seat. It’s such a well rated stroller. Very much my current dream stroller.
Valco Baby Tri Mode Duo X All Terrain Double Stroller (2016) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7JP9QY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LQWmDbDFP0QBM

I currently have a 7 year old, 2 year old twins and will have a newborn at the end of the summer. So we’ve decided to stick with our MB Duet V3 (beautiful stroller) and add in a toddler hammock I found on Etsy.
https://etsy.me/2ovWrV5

This. We did a TON of research on car seat safety before getting the Chicco KeyFit 30. It was a happy coincidence that this jogger also kicks ass. It has lasted us through 22 months of walks, and I have no doubt it’ll be in top shape even when our soon-to-be second-born outgrows it.

The only downside is that it’s kind of heavy and bulky. I can not recommend this one enough for traveling: Pockit Lightweight Stroller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ2B8UY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.lu5AbM0SEP2W. Super lightweight and compact. We have gotten considerable use out of it given our travel schedule.

It looks like they do

gb Pockit Stroller, Capri Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWHV524/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H4yOCbN0WWBHH

Good to know!

We did purchase this umbrella stroller but never used it outside of the house, so difficult to give a proper reco but I did do a lot of research prior to purchasing: kolcraft cloud

I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-lite-Convenience-Stroller/dp/B00O20OCVC?th=1

The sun shade is completely useless. AFAIK it's the best light stroller if the kid is under 6 months old because the seat reclines. That combined with the light weight is really the only reason we picked this one.

This is an amazon link to the pockit. it's the cheapest place I've been able to find it.

Here: https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Buggy-BAGRIDER-V1-5-Bagrider-Black/dp/B01MT6932K

gb Pockit Stroller, Capri Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWHV524/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5JGnDbS19H3HV

Ive been looking at these recently. They are supposed to be taller than regular umbrellas, I think target also carries them.

I have been going back and forth about getting one but they are a little expensive for me and we dont use strollers very often.

I see it at 169

The Summer Infant 3D Lite

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O20OCVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3FI-AbNGEJWM4