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for me, buying a stroller as a first time mom was like buying a brand new car. i was so overwhelmed! its not just a frame on wheels anymore. its the size, the color, the weight, the ease, the car seat adaptability, etc. so, i started an extensive research on the perfect one for me. we planned on having kids close in age, so a multiple was a must. i came across the UPPAbaby VISTA. read reviews, compared it to others in its category, and the only other thing that was left to do was to test it out. we drove hours to a Buy Buy Baby to see this thing, i know my husband probably thought i was absolutely insane. and there is was! basically, it was the most luxurious car on the lot. it was perfect! so why do i love my VISTA? sooo many reasons but here are a few:

UPPAbaby VISTA with the MESA carseat

my favorite part: the basket! it is the largest basket that i have ever seen on a stroller. i’m not kidding you when i say that i go grocery shopping with this thing. and true story: i’ve fit three jumbo boxes of target diapers under there. not really something i thought would be necessary until i became a mom and hauled half my house out of the house for my kids!

another favorite was the adaptability of the MESA carseat. this was a huge selling point for me as I wanted everything by the same company and not have to worry about adapters and what was compatible with what. it was so simple, i would take the sleeping baby in the car seat and click it into the VISTA frame and would have hours of shopping to myself with a still sleeping baby, no transferring needed! as a mom, if you told me that i’d buy the product just for that! no, but really!

like i mentioned above, we were planning we on having kids close in age so i was looking for a stroller that was durable and last a while AND that would turn in to a double stroller. the VISTA does all of that, and the best part is that the configurations are endless! so, you can have a newborn baby in a carseat (or bassinet) and your toddler on the same stroller! and as if that’s not enough, they have a kickboard for a kid too (tenley LOVES it!)

diaper bag by Itzy Ritzy

so, UPPAbaby came out with a new double stroller called the G-LINK. I wanted to try it out because I had been wanting a more lightweight double stroller (it is 24.5 lbs) that was super compact. it is unbelievable! here are some of my favorite features:

the seats fully recline! this is an amazing feature for a lightweight stroller of this kind. its an even more amazing feature when its nap time and your out and about. Tenley has taken so many naps because i’ve been able to transfer her to a laying down position in this stroller. mom win!

each seat has their own SPF 50+ shade canopy that comes down pretty far so it helps block more sun for those tiny babies! it also creates a darker environment for those sleeping kids! (probably wasn’t made with this intention but i’ve found it to be a big perk from the oversized canopy!)

i also love how easy it is to open and close. i’ve actually done this while holding Tate which is saying a lot! there is also an easy grip handle on the side so you really just need one hand to do it all! simplicity is key for this mom.

i receive messages about my UPPAbaby and how much i love it. i recommend these strollers to any mom that ask me. sometimes moms will mention the price tag and that is totally fair. for me, i’ve know too many moms that have gone through atleast 2-3 strollers before finding the right one and the total of those strollers equals far more than the price of these. it was an investment, but definitely a great one! if you have any questions, please comment below and i’ll be happy to answer them!

xoxo,

Lauren

photos by Sarah Vanderford Photography

*this post is not a paid sponsorship and all opinions are my own!