🛏️ Bassinet (Included)

Value: ~$200 if purchased separately

Overnight-sleep approved with breathable mattress. We used it as baby's primary bed for 3 months—in the stroller frame during the day, standalone at night.

💺 Toddler Seat (Included)

Value: ~$180 if purchased separately

Reversible (forward or parent-facing), full recline, extendable canopy. The zip-out extension is huge for sun/rain protection.

🧺 Huge Basket

Capacity: 30 lbs, easy access from front

Fits a full grocery run. Accessible even with bassinet attached. This alone is worth the upgrade from compact strollers.

🔄 Expandable to Double

Adapters needed: RumbleSeat (~$200) or PiggyBack (~$100)

When baby #2 arrived, we added the RumbleSeat. Same stroller, now holds 2 kids. No new stroller purchase needed.

👩 Mom Says

"I resisted the Vista price for months. Then I did the math on what we'd actually buy separately: bassinet (~$200), infant car seat adapter (~$50), single stroller (~$300), double stroller when #2 arrives (~$500+). That's $1,050+ for lesser quality.

The bassinet changed everything. Our daughter slept in it from day 1—both in the stroller during walks and standalone at night. The breathability is legitimately safe for overnight sleep. Having ONE bed that worked everywhere simplified our lives enormously.

When baby #2 came: We added the RumbleSeat. Same stroller, now holds both kids. The older one in the main seat, baby in bassinet or infant seat. No learning curve, no new purchase anxiety.

Downsides are real: It's heavy (27 lbs). It barely fits in our Honda CR-V trunk. It's too big for crowded spaces. But for our daily use—parks, zoo, shopping—it's perfect."

👨 Dad Says

"I'm the stroller-loader in our family. Let me be clear: the Vista is HEAVY and BULKY. Lifting it into our SUV is a workout. It takes up the entire trunk.

But the build quality is insane. After 2 years of daily use, it looks almost new. The wheels haven't worn. The fabric cleaned up perfectly. The mechanisms still click smoothly. Our friends' cheaper strollers are falling apart.

Resale value: Vista V2s sell for 50-60% of retail on Facebook Marketplace. If we sell ours after 5 years for $500, our actual cost was $100/year. That's cheaper than a subscription service.

The fold: One-handed, stands on its own. But the standing fold is tall, not compact. We can't fit anything else in the trunk with it folded.

My recommendation: If you're planning just one kid and want portability, get the Cruz or a Babyzen Yoyo. If you want the bassinet or might have 2+ kids, the Vista is the smarter long-term investment."

✅ What We Love

• Bassinet overnight-safe - Birth to 3+ months bed
• Expands to double - No second stroller needed
• Exceptional build - Lasts for multiple kids
• Reversible seat - Parent or forward facing
• Huge basket - 30 lbs, easy access
• One-handed fold - Stands on its own
• Great resale value - 50-60% return
• Car seat compatible - With adapters

❌ What Could Be Better

• Heavy - 27 lbs, workout to lift
• Bulky folded - Takes entire trunk
• Expensive - ~$1,000 entry point
• Add-ons pricey - RumbleSeat $200+
• Tight spaces difficult - Wide frame
• Not travel-friendly - Too big for planes

The Premium Investment That Pays Off

After 2 years and 2 kids, the UPPAbaby Vista V2 proved that premium price can mean long-term value. The overnight-safe bassinet, expansion to double, and tank-like build quality justified every dollar. If you're planning multiple kids and want one stroller system to rule them all, Vista is the answer.

If you only plan one child and prioritize portability, look at the Cruz or travel strollers. But for growing families who want buy-it-for-life quality, Vista is the gold standard.