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

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

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

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.

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."

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.

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!

I don't think Mitchell will be on the toddler board until he's around 3 years old. I'm sure he could physically do it soon but he's a total cheeky monkey so I don't think he could be sensible about it until he's around 3.

That being said, I am going to buy the mutsy board now. Because the new Bee+ fits the Bugaboo toddler board the ones that will fit the 2009 Bee are not really being made any more. Already I can't get the mutsy board in Aus, so will have to get it from the US.

If we were starting having babies now I'd probably get the Donkey as it really would be the only pram I'd need. We had thought of selling the Bee and putting the money towards the Donkey but we use it so regularly it's starting to get worn which will bring down the second hand sale price. We paid just under $1000 and I don't know if I'd get $500 for it now, especially with the Bee+ being available.

Don't get me started on slings. I am a total addict when it comes to those.

Hi, i was just wanting to know of you who own the baby jogger city mini double do you find it difficult to access the basket? And what it is like over uneven surfaces?
I am not sure if to buy this or another double stroller.
I love the fact its easy to fold and light but i live in the country and for me to see these in person is difficult.

I'm not sure as I don't have mine yet. And I would be mainly using it on footpaths and in shopping centres.

Baby Gizmo have great reviews on Youtube of this pram that you should check out. That should give you a better idea of how it works without actually seeing one. I'll PM you the link.

Ok great thanks, have you ordered your from the US? What colour are you getting? i have 2 under 2 also and am hoping this stroller works for us as i have the City select which is great but also like pushing a bus and quite often hit things as i cant see in front to well. :lol:

I ordered mine from a girl in my mothers group who happens to own a baby shop! Very handy I know! I ended up getting it in Stone as I reckon that looks hot. I looked into buying from the US but in the end I decided that it was worth paying the extra for the warranty peace of mind. I can't imagine having to ship it back to the US if I had a problem. However I did order the rain cover from the US.

I can't PM you the link as you haven't got enough message history but if you google "baby gizmo you tube baby jogger" it's easy to find.

I love the stone colour too - but worry it may get dirty.
Have you seen what the basket access is like? Hmm we could all do with a friend who owns a baby shop.

I have a black pram at the moment and everything shows up on that anyway. Kids are grotty regardless of my pram colour! The baby jogger fabric seems easy to wipe so I'm hoping that will minimise grot.

From the video I could see, the basket access wasn't great when both seats were reclined but that seems the same with most prams. But when both seats were up, the reviewer was able to get a pretty big nappy bag in there no problems.

Fiona,
just wondering what you think of your Bee, i need a single stroller for no.2 as when my toddler wants to walk or when only have one child with me? Do you know the difference between the Bee and the Bee plus? When do you expect to get your city mini double?:D

I love my Bee more than life itself. It has been the best pram for us. It was expensive, but worth every cent. I know others in my mothers group that are onto their second or third pram, but I've never felt the need for anything else. ]

The things I love are:
- Very easy to drive
- Small to fold
- Comfy for Mitchell
- Rear facing
- Can be used for a newborn with the nest thingy

From what I understand, the Bee Plus has a slightly taller seat back and a wider seat area. It also seems much easier to turn the seat around from rear facing to forward facing. There are probably other differences, but I'm not 100% sure.

My City Mini Double should be here in the next few weeks. I'm not due for a while so still heaps of time.

thanks for that,How do you find it for going over anything other than smooth surfaces? I have tall children so this could be a good option with the Bee plus

Hey Fabfi - just wanted to say that I saw a lady pushing this pram at the shops on Sunday and it looked super cool!

No probs at the park or the beach. Very good suspension.