Our UPPAbaby VISTA stroller is probably our number one baby item, we are obsessed with it! I use that stroller every single day, and I’ve used it literally since the day we came home from the hospital. The UPPAbaby VISTA is EXPENSIVE but for the right family, I think it is absolutely worth it. Here are some of the pros and cons of this stroller!
Pros of the UPPAbaby VISTA
It’s a Set of 3 Pieces
One of the reasons it’s pricey is because it has three pieces (the base, the bassinet, and the rumble seat). Where most strollers come with 2 pieces, this one comes with 3. The base works with both of those seats as well as your car seat. We had the UPPAbaby Mesa car seat as well so we didn’t even need an adapter to do that.
Accommodates 3 Kids
This is honestly the biggest reason why we went with this stroller. It is convertible up to 3 kids! It fits two seats (2 bassinets, 2 car seats, 2 rumble seats, or any combination of those) and then can also fit an older kid on a board on the back. If you want multiple kids, I think this is the way to go. You won’t need to upgrade to the double stroller in the future.
Shock Absorbing
Because the VISTA is so shock absorbing, I don’t have a jogging stroller, I just use this one. If you run on pavement (like most of us!) I think this stroller is totally fine (and safe) for jogging. If you run marathons or do trail running, I might consider a jogging stroller, but for the vast majority of us, you don’t need one!
The Bassinet is Safe for Sleep
Rosie actually slept in the bassinet that comes with it sometimes and it’s perfectly safe for sleep. If you don’t want to buy a bassinet, you don’t have to! You can use the one that comes with the stroller!
Easy to Collapse and Use
The stroller is SUPER LIGHT and I have no issue lifting it, getting it in the car, etc. I also like that I can collapse the stroller with the rumble seat still attached. It makes getting in and out of the car a breeze. It also collapses really small and fits really nicely in our truck (it practically lives in there!)
Sun Canopy
I didn’t realize how big of a benefit this was until now, but the sun canopy is awesome and SO MUCH BIGGER than any other stroller I’ve seen. Other moms are adding another layer of sunscreen and we are over here just made in the shade!
Storage
The storage underneath our stroller is HUGE. I also didn’t realize how big of a benefit that is. On any given day we have the diaper bag, towels, food, toys, you name it! It is much larger than other strollers that I see around.
Cons of the UPPAbaby VISTA
It’s So Expensive!
Obviously the main of this stroller is that it’s EXPENSIVE! But like I said above, you don’t need a double stroller (if you plan on having multiple kids) and you don’t need a jogging stroller. I am all about having FEWER baby items (they already need so much as it is!)
If you haven’t heard, the VISTA is on sale in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ($243 cheaper!) The only other time I see these it this discounted is Black Friday. I highly recommend taking advantage of this deal IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET. If you are not interested in this stroller, no pressure! But if you have this on your list, now is the time to take advantage!