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(Review ID: 1436)
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11 people found the following review helpful:
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An OK stroller but does not compare in quality to the bug, July 10, 2007
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Reviewer: Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Pros:
Less $ than the bug, separate seat and bas - no fabric swap
Cons:
There are many - please read below
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After a lot of consideration, I decided to buy the Uppababy Vista. As soon as I got home I unloaded it from the box and put it together. As soon as I was done I took it all apart again, loaded it into the box, brought it back to the store and bought the bugaboo.
I was unhappy with the uppababy for the following reasons:
1. It's huge! - the couple of inches in the width compared to the bugaboo makes a big difference - I could barely get it through the doors in my house, let alone the crowded supermarkets.
2. Parts of the stroller just looked cheap i.e. - the welding at the base of the stroller looked like it was done by my toddler.
3. One reason I decided to buy the uppababy was because you could fold the stroller with the seat on it. However, you can only fold it if the seat is in the forward facing position. So if the seat is not facing forward, you have to take it off and turn it around. So it very often will end up being a two step fold - just like the bugaboo. In addition, once it is folded, (with or without the seat) it's very bulky. It takes up much more space in the trunk than the bugaboo.
5. Getting the bassinet and seat to click into the stroller frame was difficult. It's much easier with the bugaboo.
6. I bought the graco car seat adaptor for the uppababy and although the car seat clicks in by the head, the front just rests on a bar and you're supposed to use a lap belt to secure it. It seemed very unsturdy to me. With the bugaboo, both the back and front of the car seat clicks into the frame - much more sturdy!
These are the things that bothered me after owning the uppababy vista for just a few hours...
I exchanged the uppababy today with the the Bugaboo. I've already put the bugaboo together and I love it already!
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(Review ID: 1429)
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I'm a converted Bugaboo User, July 5, 2007
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Reviewer: sweetmartin from Salt Lake, Utah
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sweetmartin
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Pros:
Separate Basinette & Seat, Folds without taking seat off
Cons:
Availability - More retailers need to sell this
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WOW! I'm a converted Bugaboo User. I had a Bugaboo Frog, which was a good stroller and had the features I wanted/needed. BUT, the things I didn't like about the Bugaboo have been corrected with the UPPA Baby VIsta Stroller.
First of all, I didn't like having to change the fabric on the Bugaboo between basinette and Stroller Seat. The UPPA Baby comes with both option and you can easily switch between the basinette and the seat.
Secondly, I didn't like having to take the seat off the Bugaboo when I wanted to fold it. As a result, I never took it in my car. The UPPA Baby stroller folds relatively flat without taking the seat off.
Thirdly, I stopped using the Bugaboo when my son was 11 months old because I got a flat tire and never had time to go and buy a new tube and change the tube. The UPPA Baby comes with flatless tires.Now I'll stop comparing and highlight the UPPA Baby's merits. It's a relatively lightweight stoller for its size. I like how high up the baby sits. The adjustable height of the handle is nice. It's durable and fashionable. It's reasonably priced with other stollers in its class. And if you look at UPPA Baby's website, they state the new features they're about ready to launch.The only thing I would add to this stoller is a strap for my wrist. I live in a hilly, wintery area and was nervous going down steep icy hills without that feature.I sold my Bugaboo and this is now my primary stroller. Now I need UPPA Baby to develop a twin stroller ASAP because I'm due to deliver twins in about two weeks.Thumbs up all around. 
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(Review ID: 1525)
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This stroller is great., September 10, 2007
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Reviewer: JMC from Austin, Texas
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JMC
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Pros:
Easy to push, all the extras
Cons:
Wide wheel base
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Most the reviews here have hit the nail on the head, so I'll try not to repeat everything that everyone has already said. I'll just say that I agree with all of the positive things that have been said. This stroller is great. When I first got it, I was a little concerned. I had a hard time getting the seat and bassinet to attach and getting it to fold. After a couple of times doing it everything loosened up and works great now, so don't get discouraged if it seems like something is wrong.My only complaint is that the wheel base is huge. I wasn't expecting it to be so big, but after trying it out, I still love it and I can deal with the wheel base since it runs so smoothly and has all of the other features I wanted.I bought this stroller sight unseen. I had been researching and reading reviews and I really wanted to get it. I had a great experience with Laura from country moose kids (the website was recommended by a user on the message board). I got a $30 discount by using the code "discount", free shipping and when I e-mailed her explaining my concern about buying it without ever seeing it, she assured me that she would be happy to take the return if I didn't like it and said I could have a week to decide.One more thing, someone has mentioned that it's a little tall for short people. It's definitely taller, but I'm 5"1' and I'm not having any trouble pushing it. The height is really nice, I'm able to push it right up to the table when I stop at a cafe and my 7 month old feels like she's in the thick of things.
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(Review ID: 1431)
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We love our UPPA baby!, July 6, 2007
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Reviewer: mrosenba from Newton, MA
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mrosenba
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Pros:
Its versatility.
Cons:
Size - sometimes a challenge to navigate small spaces.
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While in the market for a stroller for our new baby, I was forwarded the UppaBaby website by a friend. I was really skeptical about purchasing such a new product (there were no parent reviews available because it was so new), but after test driving it in a local store, my husband and I were really impressed. The Vista stroller is stylish, yet extremely functional. The stroller comes comes with a bassinett, a reclinable seat which can be rear-facing or forward facing, a mesh insect/sun net, etc. (literally the only thing not included is a cup holder, which we were able to purchase easily online). We've gotten alot of use out of the bassinet. Along with its intended use for outdoor activities, our baby slept in it next to our bed for her first month, and even now that she's a little older, we continue to use it as a bed for her when we travel. The base is very simple to open and close and the sturdy wheels make for a very smooth ride whatever the terrain. The stroller easily folds up with the seat attached which was an important feature to us. The handles adjust so that both my husband and I are comfortable pushing, and there is plenty of room in the storage bin for shopping bags, diaper bags, etc. The stroller seems really well made, and is designed to accomodate every stage of a growing baby. Plus it comes in such a great variety of colors that we had a hard time deciding which to choose (ended up with the green which I'm really happy with). I'm glad to report that the UppaBaby lives up to all of our expecations...and I'm now planning on purchasing one for the arrival of my sister's new baby as well!
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(Review ID: 1658)
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Excellent urban stroller!, April 28, 2008
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Reviewer: bonny14 from New York, NY
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bonny14
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Pros:
Very sturdy, steers extremely well, folds up easily and looks fantastic!
Cons:
Can be bulky at times
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I LOVE my Uppababy Vista stroller! My husband and I agonized over which stroller to purchase. We were choosing between the Bugaboo, Bumbleride and the Uppababy. We ultimately went with the Uppababy because it had better wheels, better value (than the Bugaboo), looks great and came with all the basic essentials like bassinet, toddler seat, sun and rain shade. The only thing I worried about was the width of the stroller, which was quite wide. But with the new narrower wheels that the company issued, that was no longer a problem. I live in NYC, and I can get through to most places with this stroller. The stroller is a pleasure to push, the baby is very comfortable, and the bassinet doubles as a mobile bassinet inside our apt.
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