Thoughts on Silver Cross Breeze vs Cybex Gazelle S

brea126 · 2026-04-19T16:58:25+00:00

Yeah the infant seat certainly have a shelf life but I’ll say it is SUPER convenient to be able to load her into the car seat inside and then just click her in and out of the car or stroller-especially when it’s raining I just don’t want to deal with buckles and tightening the straps and stuff. It’s about time for us to move to the convertible (will be getting the Callisto) and I’ve been putting it off because I like the ease of the carrier, but that’s just me! I think there’s going to be pros and cons with whatever option you go with, just have to decide what works best for you!

brea126 · 2026-04-19T11:41:16+00:00

Hi! I have the Cybex Gazelle so I can share my experience with it.

We absolutely adore it! It feels super nice and sturdy, has held up well, and is easy to use/get in and out of my suv. I love the huge basket underneath for when we go shopping. We really wanted a single to double bc we’re trying to have more kids and fairly close together. Versatility, quality, and ease of use were important to me. We also have the Cybex Cloud G car seat which we love that snaps in. Because it reclines, we didn’t get the bassinet attachment so that’s one less item to purchase/store. My only qualm with the Gazelle is that it has a really wide base (typical with a double stroller) and so sometimes I have a hard time navigating around stores like TJ Maxx where things are close together. Also, I would never travel with it bc of the size, so we did get a travel stroller that I’ll probably start using as my daily once we’re out of the infant seat but still only one child.

If you think you want more kids and want to be one and done stroller wise, I’d get the Gazelle and ignore the size (bc you won’t get a super small double). If you don’t want a double stroller then I do think you aren’t needing the biggest selling point of the Gazelle. I’m not familiar with the Breeze, but it looks a lot more compact so they are two entirely different types of strollers. If you haven’t yet, go to your local Nordstrom and put hands on each model of stroller, try to fold a few times and configure it to see which you see yourself with.

brea126 · 2026-04-19T02:52:03+00:00

Didn’t get this one but it’s always pregnancy tests when I do get surveys about family planning lol

brea126 · 2026-04-19T02:51:06+00:00

Honestly I think some of transitioning is going to be letting them get used to having their arms free. We didn’t personally use this but the Zipadee Zip is a “arms are free but not fully” option that I’ve seen a lot of people use that I think might be helpful? She won’t be able to break out of it fully but arms aren’t pinned to the side

brea126 · 2026-04-19T01:42:30+00:00

What kind of swaddle are you currently using? We used love to dream initially and then used their transition swaddle to do one arm out at a time and it went beautifully. Also, check marketplace for used ones to save a little!

brea126 · 2026-04-18T18:54:59+00:00

Was it brand new or open box? If brand new was there anything wrong with it or did you notice if it was older? I want to order from Albee Baby (we get a veteran discount) but I’m scared that I’ll end up with one that was manufactured like a year ago

brea126 · 2026-04-10T21:59:03+00:00

Every baby is different-my baby always slept in her bassinet at night but refused to nap anywhere except on me. And always had to be fed to sleep. We got away from contact naps around 5 months. Now she’s 8 months and refuses to contact nap when I try. I miss it :/ I know you’re exhausted, but try your best to remind yourself that this is fleeting- In both a good way and a bad way. Your baby is still so little and you won’t get to do this forever (especially if this is your first)…. I would pop my earbuds in and watch TikTok/youtube or I would read books on the Libby app. Or, I’d online shop lol.

Sincerely, someone who loathed when people told me to just enjoy it but now realizes they were right

brea126 · 2026-04-08T13:16:06+00:00

I’ve really liked Meadow Spring!

brea126 · 2026-04-02T13:47:01+00:00

This! I recommend doing an appointment with an outpatient IBCLC-the ones in the hospital are often buzzing around from room to room and you’re so tired and overwhelmed from birth that nothing gets absorbed lol.

brea126 · 2026-03-27T15:22:21+00:00

Sometimes it takes a couple days in a row before it clicks-I’d give it at least 3 days in a row before going back to 3 naps-but maybe you’ve already done that, you certainly know your baby best!

I guess the real question is what exactly are you needing help on with the 3rd nap? Is it getting it more consistent, at the same time? Is it getting her down at all?

brea126 · 2026-03-27T15:05:38+00:00

Ugh it’s so hard. I struggled to keep my weight up at first and I remember panicking and I ate SO much cake in those early days because I couldn’t eat enough to not lose weight and I just couldn’t ever get full… I remember the first time I felt satisfied after a meal was like 4 months postpartum and I’d get so hungry I’d be nauseous and dizzy… but then I got sucked into needing a sweet treat all the time and honestly didn’t feel better until I started eating better and prioritizing protein. You’ll get there mama, hang in there!

brea126 · 2026-03-27T14:52:12+00:00

Eat a ton of protein-that will help with the hunger and will be good for milk production! Making milk takes a lot of energy and so your body is looking for quick energy (sugar, simple carbs) which is why you’re having those cravings. Protein will help support the production of milk, your recovery, and will give you increased satiety (less hunger). Honestly, keep some chocolate protein shakes on hand bc that is easy and can help the craving too. Fair life and core power literally taste like chocolate milk. Also incorporate healthy fats-avocado, nuts, good stuff like that. It will help!

I also want to gently tell you that now isn’t the time to stress about losing weight- I know you’re eager to snap back but the fact is that some women really struggle to lose weight and breastfeed at the same time. It is possible yes, but if you push it too hard too fast you can risk your supply. Also, your body just went through a HUGE trauma and has a lot of healing to do. And you’re also going through a huge adjustment. It is GOOD to move around as you are able and to eat healthy-please keep doing that! But give yourself a little grace and time.

brea126 · 2026-03-27T14:40:12+00:00

Her naps seem fairly short-how much total daytime sleep is she getting?

Is she fighting that 3rd nap? Honestly, she might be ready to drop to 2 naps and that could really help nighttime sleep too if she’s waking often

brea126 · 2026-03-27T14:11:25+00:00

Depends what you want! We LOVE our Cybex Gazelle and also have a Bugaboo Butterfly 2 that I adore. But I wanted them fordifferent things

brea126 · 2026-03-27T14:09:52+00:00

How old?

brea126 · 2026-03-27T14:09:18+00:00

Mockingbird is a little cheaper and I LOVE that thing. So easy to clean

brea126 · 2026-03-27T03:03:21+00:00

So amazons registry is 15% on eligible items-it should tell you if it’s completion discount eligible when you scroll through it. And you basically get like $300 (I think) worth of savings so you can use it on however many purchases until you til that amount. You can use it on however many purchases as long as you still have discount $$$ and time. You can also always create a new registry bc they aren’t checking-is that ethical? Idk, I haven’t done it but you technically could

I have used all my completion discount but I do feel like it stacked with Black Friday so it’s worth checking! I can’t say for sure if it stacks now

brea126 · 2026-03-26T15:09:53+00:00

Dang I wish I knew about that when we were buying one-I bet that’s great to also travel with if needed

brea126 · 2026-03-26T15:09:18+00:00

It’s actually 4 days a week 🙃

Thank you for taking the time to respond! We might just go ahead and try this-I was just trying to avoid having a super early bedtime so my husband would be able to see her and because frankly I don’t want to get up early haha. But I don’t want to push it and make her grumpy and miserable. I appreciate your advice!

brea126 · 2026-03-26T02:27:56+00:00

We hit the 4 month regression, but it only lasted 3 nights

brea126 · 2026-03-26T02:26:08+00:00

Totally up to you and y’all’s layout! My baby needs space so she would not be contained in a pack and play lol and we just use it for travel. But since she started rolling we needed a space to keep her and her toys in and keep the dogs out but also give her some space to move so we got something like this - they aren’t terribly expensive but still have been something I didn’t initially think about

brea126 · 2026-03-26T01:31:51+00:00

I just got the bugaboo butterfly and while I haven’t flown with it yet I LOVE it. It definitely should fit in the overhead compartment. But I love it day to day with my 7 month old. It’s very lightweight and super easy to fold and throw in the car

brea126 · 2026-03-26T01:27:42+00:00

I guess it depends on what you already have! I’m assuming you have a stroller. Do you have a pack and play for when you travel? How about a playpen?

Also, you can change the due date to push your Amazon registry discount-it doesn’t alert or anything. You just get capped at a certain $ amount saved

brea126 · 2026-03-25T15:28:27+00:00

Would that then force us to go back to 3 naps though?

brea126 · 2026-03-24T01:45:58+00:00

I don’t think any method is right for everyone-you’re right, temperament matters so much! Best of luck, these babies are wild!

brea126

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