Don't Make the Mistake of Buying High-Priced Baby Strollers!

As a grandmother of two, baby strollers have been a part of my life not only in the recent, but in the far past. Through the ages, strollers have changed quite a bit. So, as a consumer once and over again, I am here to tell you one thing.

Strollers are no longer just a helpful way to get Baby from one place to another on a sunny day.

Baby Strollers are big business.

It is true that the baby stroller I bought for my grandson is a joy to roll. It has a convertible top, cup holders, and a nice place for his cup and cookie. I can also throw my purse and other assorted sundries in the bottom compartment. Who could ask for anything more?

A little history.

In 1976, I became a mother for the first time to a bouncing baby boy. As most little boys do, this little guy loved going for walks. I think my stroller cost around 10 bucks. It didn't have a name. If it did, I think I probably called it "the stroller".

Ebay lists The Bugaboo Cameleon Stroller. "Darling, let's get the Bugaboo and take a walk!" As I read a consumer review, I had to stifle a guffaw when reading the historic sigh of the writer. She stated that things had really changed in the past seven years since she had had her last baby. Then, she had a Baby Jogger. The heavens had opened up, though, and constructed this new miracle of mankind, The Bugaboo!

As I read through the review I was amazed at the dreamlike words that were used. "My eyes were opened." " I can remember luxuries like this!" Although these were not quoted verbatim, I am sure you get the idea.

Now, I am not condemning this person or the product for that matter. Heck, if you have the time and energy to get thrilled about baby strollers, I think that is wonderful. And I also believe that Ebay provides a great service for consumers with their reviews and guides.

It was an enjoyable read, and I was smiling as I reached the end. My smiling stopped though when I read the price. This baby stroller was over $900.00!!!!

Most people could pay rent for a month, have a meal at Burger King, and do a few loads of laundry for that.

Again, though, if you have the dough, go for it. The only real problem with spending that much money for a stroller is that a stroller is not evergreen. Meaning, Baby is sure to grow in a few years. We certainly cannot take this little person for a ride in the Mountain Buggy Urban when he is over a few years old.
I suppose we could pass down the Kiddopotamus to a friend or relative. Eventually, I bet that stroller will end up where I bought my grandsons. At a consignment store. For thirty dollars. See, I bought up, too. And I don't call it "the stroller" anymore either. I call it, "the deal."