Mama: Stroller.

I had never thought buying a stroller would be such a complex and time consuming thing. I had never thought I would have to proceed almost a survey to find out which stroller is right for my baby and me. I guess I secretly hoped that I am just going to enter a stroller store and there it will be, my perfect stroller. Well, I was little wrong there.

Almost every mom I asked for opinion gave me a different brand of stroller. That didn't really make my decision process easier but it gave my an insight into options that each stroller offers so I could pick the best combination for me.

Because we live in the city and because I prefer walking rather than driving, I was looking for a stroller that will be comfortable for my baby, easy to maneuver, which tires won't get flat easily (or at all), that has a big enough storage for small shopping. I also wanted a stroller that comes with bassinet for the first months when the baby should lay on a completely flat surface as well as a seat for later months/years. I required that the seat part would recline to different positions, from laying to seating. And also that the stroller would be easily stored.

After long debates we finally found a stroller that we believe is "perfect" for our baby and us. (Of course I will be able to write an objective opinion about this stroller being "perfect" only after I use it, so I am leaving some space for that here. If any of you have a good or bad experience with any of the strollers I am listing below, please let us know. I will also appreciate tips for strollers that were omitted.)

Ok, I won't tease you any longer. The stroller we picked is....UPPA BABY VISTA (in black). You can find it on http://uppababy.com/. In US it costs $679.99.

And here are the reasons why we picked UPPA BABY VISTA:

comes with bassinet and the seat
seat can be reclined into four different positions, reversible to both directions
plenty of storage underneath
enough shade
stroller can be collapsed with the seat attached to it
bassinet can be stored flat
easy braking system
big wheels with anti-shock system
non-deflatable wheels
bassinet stand for bassinet use at home
removable/washable/interchangeable organic fabric

I am aware of the fact (not mentioning it to my husband yet :)) that I will probably not stay only with one stroller. Since we like to travel a lot, we might have to get a smaller stroller that is easier to carry around. Although they sell a travel bag for VISTA Stroller in which you can carry the stroller easily I still have to do some research on what other options are out there. if you have some tips, please post them here!

Here are other strollers that were recommended to me and that were an inspiration in search for the right stroller.