Few questions for the moms here:
1. Anyone use the Mocking Bird stroller? We used Britax for a our first and don’t love it and looking for a new one for our second.
2. Favorite bassinet? We used Halo and liked but need a new one now. Any favorites?
3. Need a new baby swing as our 4moms was recalled? Any recommendations?
4. Should I rebuy the Spectra S1 or does anyone love Willow or Elvie?

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1. We had the Uppa Baby system and also got the Thule jogging stroller which I use a ton even when I'm not jogging, so smooth!
2. We had the Snoo and it didn't work for our kid. Just used it as a bassinet till we transitioned to the crib.
3. We had 4moms and loved it and used it religiously especially early on, but these recalls are terrifying. Baby Bjorn is well worth its weight in gold. We had both.
4. Spectra should be your main one. Also tried Hakka manual and didn't work for me. Had Willow and liked it, but only for travel (like day trip, work, etc). Willow is more leak proof than Elvie I've heard, so I can bend over to pick up a toy or grab something from dishwasher bottom rack without worrying.

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Used Uppababy system (Cruz stroller, bassinet, car seat, the works!) and Spectra pump, the one with the batteries so it was portable.

Did not use a baby swing so no insight here.

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1. We have the mockingbird and love it.
2. We got a cheap one from target that strapped to the bed. Easy for those first few months.
3. I thought it wasn’t a full recall—you just submit a request for the strap fastener and it’s fine.
4. I only had a Willow, no Spectra. I liked it a lot. Used at home and for traveling. Towards the end both pumps died but the Customer service team is great and both were replaced very quickly.

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There’s an easy fix for the 4moms strap (it’s only an issue once baby is mobile), doesn’t seem like a big deal at all to contact the manufacturer and get the strap holder.

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1. I use the Mocking Bird with addition seat and love it. Although I find the stroller heavy to push around and takes up most of our trunk space when we take it out.
2. Used one of the bedside bassinets and baby hated it. But I heard great reviews on the Snoo.
3. No swing exp. So can’t comment.
4. You should have a main pump that’s not wearable, unless the wearable empties you like nothing else. I have the Motif Luna with rechargeable battery and love it. I also love the Willow with the reusable containers. Have not tried Elvie because of the complaints on leaks.

LOVE the mockingbird. I had the uppababy vista for my first and they’re basically exactly the same, for less than half the price. Def recommend! I use an adapter for my car seat (nuna)

I’ll add that I got the newborn seat adapter ($30 I think) so we used the regular seat from birth instead of getting the bassinet

1. We have the Mockingbird and overall like it, but its gigantic. We don't travel with it because of its size and it takes up almost all of our trunk space (large SUV w/ big trunk). We bought a $40 umbrella stroller for travel and for the days where we know we will need trunk space for other stuff. Though now that we are having #2 we will probably stick w/ the Mockingbird even for travel since we have the one that converts for 2.
2. No bassinet preference
3. No swing preference
4. I got the Spectra Dual S and liked it just fine, but for my next I really want the Elvie or similar so I don't have to sit still!

I have the baby jogger city select lux double. Heavy as most doubles are but love it. Haven’t used a mockingbird.

Never loved an bassinet for any of my 3.

I had a simple graco swing that doubled as a bouncer. It was great.

I exclusively pumped for number 2 and loved the baby Buddha pump. Battery powered so I was mobile. But not discreet like Willow or elvie. But it can be your main pump. I loved it and used it for my
Last two as my only pump. I have a spectra s2 which I liked better than my Medela PISA. But if I had to do it again I’d go baby Buddha every time.

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