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Best SplurgeTravel System
UppaBaby Vista V2 (with Mesa Max)
The system that grows from newborn bassinet to two or even three kids. Expensive, heavy, and the one people keep across multiple babies.
86
NewMom Index
86 / 100
Price range $$$
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The verdict
The Vista is the splurge that can actually pay off, because it's less a stroller than a platform: it comes with a bassinet (a safe flat surface for newborn naps and overnight use), accepts a RumbleSeat and PiggyBack board for a second and third rider, and clicks the Mesa Max infant seat on top. If you're planning more than one kid close together, the cost-per-year math gets reasonable. Trade-offs: it's heavy, the folded footprint is large, and single-kid families are paying for expandability they may never use. Skip it if you're one-and-done or space-constrained.
What we love
- ✓Expands to two or three seats with accessories
- ✓Includes a bassinet for safe newborn naps
- ✓Excellent build quality and resale value
- ✓Smooth, stable ride and easy fold
Keep in mind
- –Very expensive, especially with add-ons
- –Heavy frame and large folded footprint
- –Overkill for one-and-done families
Is the UppaBaby Vista V2 (with Mesa Max) right for you?
Families planning two-plus kids close in age who want one system to carry the whole run.