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Let’s Take A Little Stroll

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Let me start this post off with a little confession for you, okay?

On the days where I have Gracie and Josephine all to myself, I gaze at my beautiful little girls and think, “What am I going to do with them all day?!”

Reality check: Entertaining a toddler and infant all day is a force to be reckoned with. Literally – it sometimes looks like a tornado swept through our apartment. It’s enough to make one go a little crazy if holed up all day, as evidenced by instances of Doug coming home from work and giving me questioning looks as I loudly proclaim “WELCOME HOME, HONEY!” with frazzled hair, topless, and Elmo singing in the background. (The topless part is no joke. Josephine is going through a growth spurt and girlfriend loves her food.)

Needless to say, getting out of the house is a non-negotiable for us. From playgrounds to long walks, we’re always out and about.

A great solution, right? But, wait, I jumped ahead a bit. Because there was an inherent problem coupled with said solution. Ready for it?
Our massive, bulky, too-heavy stroller. Double stroller, in fact. The thing was huge. Equivalent to a baby elephant. Bigger than that, even. Mammoth sized.

There’s a reason they’re extinct.

Have you ever tried carrying an infant in a car seat, toddler on your hip, diaper bag on your shoulder, all while trying to get a massive double stroller unfolded and situated? It’s basically impossible. Really, I felt like a modern day goddess some days – it was a miracle that we made it 2 feet outside our front door. Some days we didn’t.

But then, the clouds parted and the heavens sent the answer I didn’t know I was looking for. The Baby Jogger City Select LUX Stroller. Or, what I’ve fondly started calling my new best friend.

Byeeee, old stroller. See ya never again.The City Select LUX is amazing, you guys. First of all, it seamlessly goes from one seat to a double stroller, which is a must for any growing family.

The versatility is really impressive, too. In these photos you’ll see that we used adaptors to pair Josephine’s car seat with Grace’s seat, which can be switched to a normal seat once Joey’s old enough. With multiple seating positions, it’s easy to tailor the stroller with what works best for you; I love that the seats are reversible, so the girls can sit forwards, backwards, or even facing one another in the future.

Added bonus: There’s a super cool bench seat that I know Grace will freak over when we bring it out. I kind of wish I was small enough to ride on it, because how fun is a stroller bench?! It’s the stuff dreams are made of, my friends.

Perhaps my favorite feature, though, is how small it is when folded up, making it super portable and – best of all – easy for me to maneuver. It literally is half the size of the double stroller we had prior, and I’m guessing half the weight too. Which is crazy, because the ride is actually so much smoother. With this bad boy in tow, we’re all smiles over here. Mainly because it helps to allow us to adventure, which is what the Charron ladies do best.

One of my favorite places to take the girls is The 606, which is fairly new to Chicago’s scene. The 606 is basically an urban oasis complete with miles of bike paths, on/off ramps to cool restaurants and coffee shops, and lots of neighborhood sights. If you’ve been to New York City, think The Highline. I love going there and walking along the path with a coffee in hand – there are so many cool sights to see, and it makes me feel connected to the city in a way that neighborhood sidewalks can’t. I never thought I’d be the kind of mom to get so excited about a great stroller. But, alas, here we are. Every day I surprise myself.

…Who can blame me, though? After all, I’ve been through many tornados, and will do whatever necessary to avoid them in the future. 😉

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118 comments

  2. These photos are so fun! I love your honesty about wondering what you’re going to do with your kiddos all day. One day is one thing, but the entire day every day- moms are rockstars! This looks like the perfect stroller for two babes. We’re stroller hunting for one right now!

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    1. Thanks, Britney! Gosh, it’s so true, some days it’s tough to know what to do with them all day. That’s when the parks and being outside comes in handy! Rainy days are the worst, ha. In terms of strollers, I definitely recommend this one. I’ve now had three strollers – UppaBaby, Graco and this – and so far the Baby Jogger is my favorite.

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  5. Love Baby Jogger! It’s wonderful and convenience for my family when we are out and about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and giveaway.

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  7. Moms today are so lucky. I didn’t have access to such wonderful products when my kids were small. Things have changed so much for the better!

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  9. I love the versatility of this stroller! I have tried carrying an infant, toddler and diaper bag all at once, and it’s no fun. I’m not sure why I haven’t invested in a double stroller yet. It would be so beneficial at this point.

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  13. This stroller sounds amazing. I love how adaptable it is. I’d really love to get one of these for my two sons. Thanks for the great review.

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  16. This really does look so great and useful! I wish there had been something like this when my kids were little. How much time and effort could have been saved! 🙂

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  18. Good strollers are a must at my house, and this stroller looks amazing! Great pictures and I want to get this stroller for my daughter.

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  22. This is actually the stroller my niece was asking for. Looks like a must have for her. I am sharing This post with her.

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  24. My brother had a baby last November and my coworker had a baby 2 days ago! They would both love using this stroller! I love how compact it is when it folds up.

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  26. This stroller looks like a dream come true for our family. I love that it can hold so much as we travel with everything to include the kitchen sink.

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  31. You know you are an adult when you get excited about strollers right? I have to say as I read your post I found myself getting increasingly excited about this stroller – it sounds like exactly what we are looking for!

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  33. I have not tried this yet, but it looks great! I have two kiddos now, and we’re contemplating a third.

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  36. loving this stroller, and the smile on your little girl is contagious loving those blue pokadot shoes

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  49. This would be a great stroller for my granddaughter when we walk to school every day to pick up my grandson.

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  53. Such a wonderful post with great photos! I haven’t tried the baby jogger yet but it looks really great

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  55. I love the convenience of these strollers and the ability to configure. My two both loved facing outward.

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  59. This looks like a great stroller with versatility. I love walking/running for exercise so this would come in handy!

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  61. These strollers are nice for long walks with the kids. My one year old daughter loves being outside in the sunshine! We are trying to enjoy every bit of summer while it is here!

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  73. our kids are grown so we have not had to try the Baby Jogger city select LUX but it definitely sounds like a great gift to get friends/family who are expecting. #Sweeps #SweepstakesEntry

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  76. I wish this had been around when my kids were little. Struggling with heavy stroller and all the gear was no fun at all.

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  78. I definitely have tried juggling car seat and bags and all it and it is impossible most of the time. This stroller would be amazing.

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  89. Having a reliable, smooth and not bulky stroller is a must, I am amazed on the versatility of this one. Thank you for the chance to win. #sweepstakesentry

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  91. Thanks for the review! I love how portable and easy this looks to use! With two little ones needing a stroller now, this would be perfect for our family. I also love the lock is on the handle and not the wheels! I’m going to look into getting this!

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  93. I feel that convertible strollers are very versatile and such a universal purpose, I would not have it any other way.

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  97. Love the idea of a lighter weight stroller, I think I’ve done some lasting damage to my shoulder loading our big one in & out of the trunk over the years.

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  99. This is one amazing stroller. When my kids were little, we had the umbrella strollers. Times sure have changed providing quality products for babies/toddlers.

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