Baby Jogger 2011 City Mini Single Stroller

by Baby Jogger

Product Features

• Patented one-hand Quick-Fold Technology allows you to fold your stroller in one simple step
• 8" lightweight quick-release EVA wheels with sealed ball bearings and front wheel suspension, lockable swivel front wheel for long distance strolling
• Patented universal accessory mounting bracket, accessorize your stroller with ease
• One-step reclining seat to a near flat position with mesh back and retractable weather cover
• Multi-position sun canopy with peek-a-boo window

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 38 x 21 x 41.5 inches ; 16.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003WIYO04
• UPC: 745146811096
• Item model number: 81109
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #992 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #46 in Baby > Strollers
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: Orange/Gray

From the Manufacturer

The City Mini single, winner of the NAPPA Gold Award, Mother and Baby Award and iParenting Media Award was designed to be one of the most light weight, easiest folding swivel wheeled strollers on the market. Customizable from birth and beyond, the City Mini is the ideal lightweight stroller that maintains all the safety standards and style you'd expect from Baby Jogger.

Product Description

The City Mini, the latest addition to the popular City Series family, was designed to be one of the most light weight, easiest folding swivel wheeled strollers on the market. Customizable from birth and beyond, the City Mini is the ideal lightweight travel stroller that maintains all the safety standards and style youÕd expect from Baby Jogger.

Available in both a single and double, the City Mini incorporates features such as Baby JoggerÕs patented Quick-Fold Technology, ventilated near flat reclining seat with weather cover, universal City Series accessory mounting bracket, multiple storage compartments, a suspension system and wheels with sealed bearings. Perfect for everyday use around town, the City Mini promises a comfortable and smooth ride for your child.

• Locking swivel front wheel with suspension
• 8" lightweight quick-release wheels with sealed ball bearings
• Padded seat reclines to a near flat position
• Vented seat recline with retractable weather cover
• Adjustable 5-point safety harness with shoulder pads and buckle cover
• Multi-position "no pinch" sun canopy with clear view windows
• Under seat storage basket
• Seat back storage compartment
• Rear parking brake
• Secure fold strap to keep stroller folded for transportation or storage
• Upright straps that pull the back of the seat forward, allowing children to sit more upright in the seat
• PE Board that gives the back of the seat more support
• 50 lb. maximum recommended weight ca

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

202 of 202 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New and improved 2011 version...., November 18, 2010

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Shopaholic (Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby Jogger 2011 City Mini Single Stroller, Crimson/Gray (Baby Product)

The product description here on Amazon does not state this, but the stroller I received is the new and improved 2011 model which was just released in October 2010. There are several buying choices for various vendors, but I purchased mine directly from Amazon even though it was a couple of extra dollars. The new strollers will have a large blue sticker on the box stating that it is a 2011 model.

Previous model years of the Baby Jogger City Mini had a "slouchy" seat, that many people described as hammock-like for the child sitting in it. The 2011 version of the stroller has a PE board inserted in the seat back, which corrects this problem. The seat back is now firm and doesn't sink in. It seems very comfortable for my 6 month old baby. If you have an older model of the stroller, you can purchase a PE board directly from the Baby Jogger company for approximately $10 or $15. It slides into the seat back, and you can not see it once it is installed.

Another improvement in the 2011 model is the addition of velcro straps that enable you to make the seat slightly more upright if you choose to do so. When attached, they pull the seat back about 2 inches forward which enables the child to sit up straighter. Personally, I am not impressed with this new feature. The straps are a bit of a pain to fasten, and you have to detach them before folding the stroller.

I really like the features of this stroller. The best thing is the easy fold. It is simple to do with one hand, while holding your child in the other arm. Basically, you grab a fabric handle on the seat and give it a slight tug. The stroller collapses very easily, and with no hassle. There are some good videos on YouTube that show the folding process. The folding mechanism is something you need to see to fully appreciate. I previously had a Maclaren Quest stroller, which had a much more complicated fold that I needed both hands to do.

The unfold is almost as easy. I can hold my child in one arm, and pull the stroller out of the back of my SUV and unfold it with the other arm.

The sunshade on this stroller is enormous. You can choose to pull it out either 1/3, 2/3, or the full way out. There are also 2 clear viewing windows on the sunshade which enable you to see your child. When not in use, there is a fabric flap that has velcro to hold it in place.

The storage basket underneath is a decent size, but because of the structure of the stroller, it is difficult to fit a diaper bag in. You can easily tuck in smaller items like blankets, toys, a jacket, small bags, etc though. Even though the manufacturer does not recommend it, I hang my large diaper bag from the handle. The stroller is VERY stable, and it does not tip backward. With the Maclaren Quest that I previously owned, a small diaper bag made it tip over.

On the back of the seat, there is a large mesh pocket that runs almost the full length of the seat. It has elastic on top, so things don't easily fall out. You can put jackets or blankets in this pocket, as long as you fold or roll them first. Small toys fit well too.

My only complaint with this stroller is that it does not have a drink holder. Baby Jogger sells a parent console for the handle, but it is rather pricey. I purchased a Sunshine Kids Stroller Accessory Buggy Buddy for less than $10 here on Amazon, which solves that problem for a nominal cost. Baby Jogger sells accessories for the stroller such as a child snack tray, or a bumper bar. There is also a car seat adapter available for purchase.

Update: We have had this stroller for about 3 months now, and I like it better than ever. We recently took a 9 day cruise with our baby, and brought the stroller along. The large sunshade in the tropical sun was invaluable. My daughter was able to easily nap with the almost flat recline. The easy fold/unfold came in especially handy with getting on and off trolleys, tour buses, water taxis, etc. It definitely is not a good stroller to try to push on a sandy beach, but I wasn't expecting it to be. :)

I also purchased the Baby Jogger Adjustable Belly Bar to attach to the front of the stroller. My baby likes to sit up and hold onto the belly bar. I also attach small toys to the bar using these simple toy straps, Baby Buddy Secure-A-Toy, Black/White.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Over-All Stroller, February 27, 2011

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Aerith (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Jogger 2011 City Mini Single Stroller, Stone/Black (Baby Product)

I have three kids under 4, and have been through a variety of strollers. This one is a good over-all stroller. Hands down, it is the easiest folding stroller I have ever seen. It's great for short shopping trips when I'm out with three kids all by myself because I canfold this stroller AND put in my car with one hand while I hold the baby in the other arm. It has some great features, and some features I thought could be improved.

Pros:
Easiest fold ever
Lightweight for the size
Excellent sun shade
Great recline
Straps are easy to adjust
Nice size--more substantial than an umbrella stroller, but smaller than a standard stroller
Handlebar is a nice height (I'm 5'!0" and it's very comfortable)

Cons:
Steering and ride are okay. For a standard, small-wheeled stroller, it's fine. Great for the mall, less than stellar at the park or on long walks or anywhere there might be something other than completely smooth pavement.
You can't hang stuff off the handlebars without buying those special hooks (not a huge deal, but it's been an annoyance a few times)
The storage underneath is a little difficult to get to. Not as bad as other strollers, but could be easier.

Like a lot of families with more than one child, I've owned quite a few strollers, and this is one of my favorites. It's the one that I keep in my car all the time for general errand running and shopping. It's not the stroller I take on nature walks or trips to the nature reserve, but over all it's a great general-use stroller.

76 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Love the concept, not as practical as I thought, February 4, 2010

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Chrissy (Lansdale, PA) - See all my reviews

So I loved this stroller and everything about it from it's look to the shade to the ease of folding and lightweight stature. Unfortunately I wanted this stroller to be my only stroller and thought it could be with the infant carrier bar added on. Then I wanted the parent console for the extra storage and the baby tray for when my little guy grew. When you add it all up the stroller ends up costing close to 350 and with the items added on, the ease of folding decrease. In addition, the infant carrier never felt sturdy to me and one day the front wheel randomly fell off. Also with the infant carrier on it you could tip the stroller over with very little effort and so I could never leave the baby in it without having one hand on the stroller. These were safety concerns to me and I wasn't willing to sacrifice safety for style and ease of use. One other practical thing is that the basket underneath was too small for my diaper bag and hanging the bag on the handle was enough to tip the stroller with my 10 lb baby in it.

All that being said, I think this would be a great stroller for an older baby that you don't mind having facing away from you and if you are willing to spend a lot of money. I just wouldn't reccommend using it with an infant carrier. I did return it and get a middle-high end travel system and another light weight stroller for the same total price.

One last thing worth mentioning is that this stroller is NOT a jogging stroller even though it is made by baby jogger.

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