Cruz is actually better and even with incoming second baby with a 2.5 year age gap finding I don’t need a double stroller at all (bc my first born has preferred to walk ever since she learned really).
UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller - from Birth + Car Seat Compatible - Full-Size, Reversible Seat - Infant Insert, Bug and Rain Shields Included - Greyson (Charcoal Mélange/Carbon Frame/Saddle Leather)
By UPPAbaby
What one Redditor said
“I regretted my Graco and ended up buying a Cruz V2 and love it. I’m using it on my second baby and the board attachment for my 3 year old has been amazing. I’m in AB too and it’s been great in snow.”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +big basket
- +can be used from birth
- +very smooth
- +large basket size
- +durable
- +smooth
- +good storage
- +car seat compatible
Cons
6- −heavy
- −so big
- −bulky
- −insanely heavy
- −terrible in the snow
- −not suitable for two children
Where Reddit talks about it
286 comments · 21 subreddits
Reddit reviews
The Cruz is insanely heavy, idk why anyone who has stairs to their living space would buy it. But it’s a great stroller other than that.
We love the Cruz for long outdoor walks.
I got the Cruz and mostly stopped using it around 6 months maybe because it was so big.
our V2 Cruz has been a real workhorse for the amount of use we’ve gotten out of it with two kids over 6 years.
I personally like the Cruz a lot, but I agree with your situation that I would probably hate hauling it up and down stairs all the time.
I LOVE my Cruz 🫶🏻 It’s a 2019 and still going strong, a definite workhorse. It’s perfect for my lifestyle.
I highly regret not looking at them in person and basing my purchase on reviews which swear the Cruz is easy to fold and carry!
I have the v2 and love it, but I’m also not carrying it up and down any stairs.
The Cruz doesn’t use the rumble seat.
I’m obsessed with my Cruz! I can see how it would be a pain to lug up and down stairs all the time but I don’t have the issue with opening or closing or find it obnoxiously heavy as you described.
We love our Uppanaby Cruz. It’s heavy because it’s well built. I knew the weight before I bought it and still bought it because of how solid and well build it is.
The Cruz is good for longer days!
I'll say this though, I take great walks with the Cruz and love the giant basket. We just went to Europe and took it with us -- mostly for use in the airport. It was great for that too.
It weighs just under 23 lbs, which is 6 lbs heavier than the Minu but 4 lbs lighter than the Cruz.
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