Baby Jogger City Mini Double 2011 Models - when available in Aus?

[FabFiona]

Hello all,

Despite my obsession with the Bugaboo Donkey, my DH and I did the numbers last night and realised that it will be terribly expensive to buy and import. Whilst I'm always prepared to pay for quality, I think that a Baby Jogger City Mini Double will do for when I'm out with two kids and I'll keep our Bugaboo Bee for when I only need one.

So, I understand that the Baby Jogger City Mini Double is being updated for a 2011 model. From that I can tell, the main difference is a board that makes the seat firmer.

Some websites indicate they are shipping from the US mid Feb.

Anyone know when these will be available in Australia?

Thanks,
Fiona

[starangelk]

Hi FabFiona I was also leaning towards the CS but am now leaning back towards the donkey!! *sigh* I heard that the 2011 version will be in Aus from March onwards

[FabFiona]

starangelk - I was also leaning towards the City Select. The idea of putting the capsule on the frame was very attractive. However when I went and had a push in the shop, it was far too long in the front for my liking. Felt like I was driving a bus! My bee really has spoilt me.

March onwards should be fine. Bubs is not due until June so even if there is a delay I'll be fine. I prefer slings when they are that little anyway so really won't need it until late August.

[starangelk]

Totally the same reason that I turned away from the CS!! Too bus like. I said to DH "OMG, DD in the front will probably get her legs rammed because I'll push it into something."

[FabFiona]

Yep!!!!

Our plan (not that you asked, but it helps me understand if I write it down!) is to keep the Bugaboo Bee and use that when I'm out with one bub. DS got a trike with a push pole for his birthday and loves it, so when both DH and I are together Mitchell will go on his trike and new bub will go in the Bee. The Baby Jogger City Mini Double will really only be used when I'm out with both on my own (park, shopping etc).

I'm also going to buy a Mutsy Step-Up Board for the Bee. Google tells me that it is the best fit for the 2009 Bee. When Mitchell grows out of the City Mini Double (either through size or being Mr Independent) he can stand on the toddler board.

I did want to avoid 2 prams but we will save over $1,000 doing it this way.

[starangelk]

Good plan! We'll only have a 16 month gap all things going well so I don't think I can expect DD to go on step behind the cameleon......can I? It would be SO much easier...... We'll use a sling too, probably more for DD though. Hmmmm - food for thought - thanks!