When thinking about what you need for a baby, there are a ton of things that would be nice to have, and a few true essentials. A good stroller that will stay with you as your little one and your family grow is an absolute necessity. However, finding a decent one that has all the features you want — and won’t break the bank — seems nearly impossible.
B-Ready
If I could design my very own stroller from scratch, it would look a whole lot like the Britax B-Ready (but mine would probably be lacking compared to this one). As soon as we put it to use, my husband asked me to start listing our other strollers for sale, because he was sold. I kid you not.
So Easy!
As is fitting of my personality, I insisted on putting the stroller together myself. A few clicks, zips, and buckles, and I had a beautiful new stroller, ready to use. Easy as can be! I marveled at the size of the basket underneath and couldn’t wait to head to the grocery store for my weekly shopping trip. Sure enough, the next day I managed to fit everything underneath and didn’t have to carry my extra grocery bags. And I was thrilled to see an extra zipper in the front, which allowed me to fit an extra bag! As a city-dwelling mom, the storage is a huge bonus, especially since we do so much walking.
Kid Friendly
For a 3-year-old, this stroller is a throne. My daughter loves being up high, and she never complains about the bumps on our walks (there are so many). The ride is smooth no matter the terrain, and it maneuvers through parks, cities, and stores comfortably. The B-Ready pops up over bumps and curbs like it’s nothing, and my daughter can recline and be in her own little world with her dolls and toys on our way to and from our busy days. When she falls asleep, the window on the canopy is magnetized so we don’t have any noisy velcro waking her up (I just have to check on her).
The B-Ready also boasts 12 different seating options, which makes it ideal for a growing family. It has multiple accessories that allow you to use this from newborn (there’s any infant car seat adaptor and a bassinet) to bringing another child into your family (with a second seat option). I’ve been able to adjust the shoulder straps easily to fit my little one and my 3-year-old comfortably and safely. Having a stroller that can quickly adapt to different sized and age children is absolutely tremendous. I also love that my child can face out or face me. It’s a breeze to switch the seat around and add all of the accessories.
This stroller has gotten us through the city and across all sorts of terrain — up hills, down hills, and through puddles with ease. The weight is distributed across the foam-filled wheels, allowing for easy steering, even one handed. Plus, the wheels lock in place to better help you maneuver. And when you’re ready to stop, the brake has a red and green indicator that is set by simply stepping on the brake. I have struggled with many a brake not going up or down smoothly.
Would I recommend this stroller? No question. All you moms-to-be, add it to your registry. A beautiful, versatile, comfortable stroller that will grow with your family is hard to find. And at $499, it’s a price that’s hard to beat. So grab your coffee (did I mention the wire supports in the stroller organizer that keep your coffee in place?) and head out for a walk. You’ll be #ready4anything.
