As with the crib, I knew way before we got pregnant that a Stokke stroller would be part of that list of things to get. But, the sums add up and we had to make adjustments along the way...thankfully, the things we loved about the Stokke strollers could be found in the lesser known brands for a fraction of the price.

So what exactly did I fall head over heels over the Stokke on?

The height so baby can see eye with us at the dining table - I have issues with baby smelling fart and getting all claustrophic in crowded areas.

Sturdy mechanism, three wheels and the suspension is SO good...Hubba had a field day shaking all the strollers to get a grasp of how sturdy they were. Unfortunately, the lighter they are they tend to compromise on sturdiness. Plus, hanging bags and groceries will not be advised for the lighter models.

We chanced upon these three brands at the Baby Fair and in a cafe, randomly. Somehow the stroller-radar hits an all time high when it becomes a pressing need.

Fedora S 11

Korean design, made in china. I suppose it is impossible to run away from MIC products anymore. This was the tallest of their range of strollers. Our car seat was purchased from Fedora and rightfully the stroller should have been as well...

Cobra

Taller than the Fedora, this German designed stroller reminds me of Stokke to a T. Not as stable as the Fedora, strangely but the height was such a temptation!


Doona

Israeli award winning design with a mechanism that doubles this as a baby car seat and stroller all in one! I was super for this stroller at first. My main grouse was the height of the stroller handles that cannot be extended and the worry that the button could be accidentally pressed when baby is still in it and collapses (yes, I know...the horrors that I put myself through).

So what did we get eventually?