Britax USA S838900 Reviews
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Brand: Britax USA
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Britax USA S838900 Review
Britax USA S838900 Review by Justbooking
With three kids under four, including twins, I've had my fair share of double strollers. The Baby Jogger City Select and the Britax B -Ready look very similar, but they're not when used in doubles mode. Which stroller is better really depends on the age of your kids. For my twins or different age kids, I found the City Select had more advantages. However, if your kids are not close in age or weight, the Britax is worth looking at.
Some considerations:
* The City Select stroller was Baby Gizmo's top tandem stroller in 2010 -- the 2011 model has been redesigned with deeper and firmer seats, improving an already excellent stroller. The Britax B-Ready is a first-generation stroller and still has some areas that could be improved upon.
* Of the two, the City Select is a better stroller for twins because of the 45 lb. max weight allowance for each of its full-size seats (child weight + baggage for a total of 90 lbs max for the stroller), foot wells that expand to 10.5 inches and large canopies that raise up to 24", allowing you to use it all the way up till your children are age 4 or 5. The Britax only has one full size seat as the second seat has a lower weight capacity.
* The Britax B-Ready is a good option if you have two kids of different ages (1 & 3 for example) given the different weight limits on its seats. If you have twins, you'll be limited by the second seat's 35 lbs. weight capacity and a 22" canopy, to about 3 years old - only one child will be able to ride in the stroller past this weight, which is Ok if one of them has outgrown the stroller - if not, this could be an issue (I still use my City Select stroller for long outings with my 4 1/2 year old).
* Another important consideration is that the handle on the City Select extends from 39" to 41", whereas the handle on the Britax B-Ready does not. This comes in very handy for taller parents, when you raise the canopy on the upper seat (when stadium seating) to give you additional clearance, or when hanging a diaper bag with the seats in the rear-facing position, so the baby is not kicking it.
* The City Select offers more clearance for walking with the second seat in than the Britax
* Both seats recline on the Britax forward facing, but the second seat is not reversible. On the City Select, both seats are reversible, but they recline fully only in the rear-facing position (with lots of leg room). I actually prefer this configurations as twins are people-magnets and when they are facing towards me and napping it's easier for people to stay away.
* You can hang a larger than average diaper bag (like the LaLassig Messenger Eco-Friendly Diaper Bag) from the handle with two seats in the City Select. (Note: the stroller handle says not to but because of the weight distribution I haven't had any problems).
* The City Select allows for 16 configurations including two car seats or two carrycots (Britax only has 14)
* The Britax B-Ready has a more compact footprint than the City Select, a plus if you don't mind the handle that doesn't extend or are not a tall parent.
* For the City Select - handling curbs can be challenging with double strollers like these but if you pull the stroller backwards up the curb, it's actually easier than most strollers because of the large back wheels. It hasn't been an issue for me.
Some similarities between the two strollers:
* Similar width at 26"
* Huge storage basket in both.
* Tires that handle all surfaces well, indoors and out. It's worth mentioning that neither stroller is meant for jogging.
* The City Select with the second seat weighs 33 lbs., similar to Britax's 36 lb weight, less than iCandy's hefty 44 lbs.
* Both have the same recline mechanism on the seats.
* Easy fold for both. With the Britax, you can leave both seats in and fold quickly. With the City Select, both seats need to be in stadium seating, fully upright with the foot wells folded down as far back as they will go (not horizontal), and then you can fold it with both seats. Honestly, it's a lot easier and faster to just pop off the seats and fold the frame (plus it fits in most cars because it's very compact).
* For the City Select, the "Baby Jogger City Select Second Seat Attachment Brackets" are sold separately if needed on mystrollers dot com (for example, if you lose one). You do not have to buy the whole second seat.
* Neither stroller is appropiate for babies 0-6 months (even if they recline fully, it's in a "V" shape as the whole seat tilts). If you live in a city, you may find that a single snap-n-go/ infant seat with an Ergo carrier for the 2nd baby (w insert #2 for babies 0-4 months) is the easiest way to get around for the first year. A double snap n go is even better, and will allow you to use infant car seats so they can nap on outings. Another option is the Maclaren Triumph which folds compactly @ 22 lbs, reclines fully and can be used from birth up, if you want to bypass the car seat altogether and have a stroller for travel for later on.
Lastly, I also have Maclaren double strollers (Triumph & Techno) and the Bob Duallie. If you're looking for other alternatives, they're all good, but of all of these, I find the City Select is the easiest and most versatile to use with twins and a preschooler (see my profile for a full review with pros and cons). If you're looking for getting one all-purpose stroller, it would be my pick.
Britax USA S838900 Review by Rustique
We just had our little angel baby girl. She is 2 months and we our other princess is almost 3 years old. We really like our second seat for our Britax B-ready. It works very well for us. I can't imagine any other stroller that would work as well for us. We are happy with our purchase and the cost is worth it. It's better to spend a little more and use something for good, rather than pay less and keep buying more stuff trying to find something better. Thanks to Britax for the good stuff.
Britax USA S838900 Review by Steven McLeod
We purchased the Britax B-Ready Stroller during the "Free Ride Event" in October 2011, and our free ride item was the Second Seat because we have two kids under 2 years old. It's been mostly perfect for us. We wanted something lightweight to replace the HEAVY and BULKY Eddie Bauer Tandem Stroller we had.
Pros:
- Lightweight even with second seat and both children riding.
- Can fold stroller WITH second seat attached - HUGE PLUS!
- Unique, head-turning, not run-of-the-mill double stroller
- 2nd seat holds infant up to 35 lbs
- Multiple recline positions
- Ventilated canopy
- Well built/sturdy
- 5 point harness
- Also for me (I'm 6' 3") the 2nd seat does NOT interfere with natural walking stride. Some reviews I've seen indicated a break in natural stride, but I've not experienced this at all and I have a long stride.
Cons:
- 2nd seat is relatively low to ground, meaning you have to squat/bend over to secure child (although it's something we've gotten used to and isn't a major problem)
- The 2nd seat is smaller than the main seat, thus it holds a child only up to 35 lbs as compared to 55 lbs in the main seat. But this is a compromise that is well worth it because again the stroller can be folded up with the second seat attached.
- Folding and unfolding it does take a few times to get used to doing. It's a little tricky to figure initially.
- Also with the folding/unfolding with 2nd seat attached, if you allow it or forget about it, you can drag the 2nd seat canopy on the ground when folding/unfolding. I typically let the 2nd seat canopy gently rest on my foot to avoid (or you can just remove the 2nd altogether before folding)
- Would have been out of our price point if not purchased during "Free Ride Event" (looking at the stroller + 2nd seat total price)
Overall:
VERY Happy with the purchase, the pros outweigh the cons by far. If you're looking for a lightweight in-line double stroller. I highly recommend the Britax B-Ready with 2nd Seat attachment.
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Britax Second Seat for B-Ready Stroller, Black:: Features
- Stroller folds with second child seat attached
- Suitable from birth/up to 35 pounds
- Easily converts B-ready stroller to an in-line double in seconds
- Large canopy with ventilation window
- 4 position seat recline
- Item Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 23 inches; 6 pounds
- Brand: Britax USA
- Model: S838900
- Product Type: Baby Product
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