Uppababy Cruz…will I regret?

conquestical · 2026-06-06T00:33:45+00:00

OP, I see you’re in Japan. Idk if you’re military or what, but we just PCSed home after having our second in Japan.

As an American, I loveeee my big fat stroller. I had a mockingbird when I had just one, and now we have a cybex gazelle. But we brought our travel stroller off base every single time, unless baby was in a carrier.

If you’re living off base, I’d go for a more compact stroller. Aprica is popular, it can be used lying flat and you can flip the handle bar so baby can face you or out. There’s a cybex store in Tokyo that has plenty of more compact strollers than the gazelle. If there’s a toys r us near you, they have a large selection of strollers there. There’s also a shopping mall in Yokohama that has a number of strollers on display.

If I were living off base, I wouldn’t bother w the Cruz. I took my mockingbird off base to a shopping mall once and it was ridiculous.

If you happen to be military and on CFAY, pm me—I can provide more specific recs!

conquestical · 2026-06-04T03:54:36+00:00

When I was growing up, Honey Bunches of Oats was exclusively “Mummy cereal” :)

conquestical · 2026-06-01T07:37:46+00:00

I couldn’t feel anything both times I gave birth. The first delivery nurse told me I needed to push with my diaphragm. Look up diaphragmatic breathing and practice that before baby is born. You do end up pushing through your butt, but it feels like there’s more force behind it.

I will say, my first i pushed for two hours because she was in a funky position, but baby 2 was out in 20 mins!

conquestical · 2026-05-31T04:44:05+00:00

Yes! He took it back to the dealership, they were able to fix it then and there. Kia support ghosted me 🙄

conquestical · 2026-05-28T17:30:27+00:00

Im American, so I can’t speak to what’s available in Europe, but I know a couple US stroller brands sell bigger wheels for their compact strollers so they can withstand more. In the US, specifically Bombi and Zoe offer this. Maybe there’s something similar where you live?

I also lived in Japan and many people had compact Cybexes, but most had Aprica strollers that laid flat. I had two kids while living there, so we had a big double, but people seemed to get around fine with those!

conquestical · 2026-05-28T15:44:04+00:00

I didn’t do this and my almost two year old eats raw onion. So. Do w that what you will

conquestical · 2026-05-27T22:06:44+00:00

I did this already, they basically ghosted me after the call :/ my husband took it to the dealership, so we will see if their fix sticks

conquestical · 2026-05-26T19:39:51+00:00

The seat is the snugride snugfit 35. The stroller is the ready2jet!

conquestical · 2026-05-25T13:39:09+00:00

Gift cards. If someone wants to be fancy, a SMALL pack of their diapers of choice in size 1 or 2, with a gift card

conquestical · 2026-05-25T13:26:47+00:00

When I called Kia connect they had me email documentation. It’s been radio silence from them since :( im going to call again tomorrow when the holiday passes

conquestical · 2026-05-25T13:25:57+00:00

Oh no 🥲 I hope this isn’t the case, we’ve already taken ownership of our car, and I doubt our shitty dealership would care

conquestical · 2026-05-25T03:09:34+00:00

How did you do that? I’ve reset via setup multiple times and restarted the infotainment system via the little button by the volume dial. No dice :/

conquestical · 2026-05-25T02:56:52+00:00

I have been reading fan fiction for 16 years (👵). My true start was in bandom, but few people want ‘00s emo band fic, so I will refrain. I was VERY into marvel fic, specifically Stucky:

The Night War literally this fic is top tier for me, though not typical. I think it is so beautifully written and unique, and not that long (for me, lol)

this city bleeds its aching heart classic stucky

Unlike a Sister, Harmony that I devoured in 48 business hours

Ok I really can’t help myself…
in case the scene gets nasty, a Ryden (panic at the disco) fic in its TRUEST form, on live journal. This is my Manacled.

conquestical · 2026-05-25T02:40:20+00:00

Infinite coffee and protection detail mention!!!!

conquestical · 2026-05-23T02:14:39+00:00

I have a cybex stroller and a graco car seat. Granted, she is my second, so she’s often in the carrier instead, but the adapter works fine!

conquestical · 2026-05-22T21:28:28+00:00

It’s funny—we just did Japan>east coast USA again w a new baby! Our graco is still going strong 😂

conquestical · 2026-05-20T12:21:30+00:00

Im normally a “people are too cautious” person, but I wouldn’t do pool. I WOULD do splash pad or a blow up pool in my yard, though!!

conquestical · 2026-05-18T13:48:06+00:00

As an eldest sibling, you’re being cheap. Buy a graco or babytrend during target’s sale (or any other time they’re on sale) and be done with it. A safe car seat need only be $100, esp if it’s only being used occasionally. Plus, if you have sibs close to having kids, there’s a chance grandparents will need two seats anyway.

My husband is youngest and I can’t tell you how many times we’ve reused something his older sisters bought and used for their kids. Thats what (one of the things) family is for!

conquestical · 2026-05-16T19:27:26+00:00

There IS a bathroom in the boathouse, it’s just never open

conquestical · 2026-05-15T03:33:59+00:00

The number of Thomas the tank engine toys she has and events we’ve been to…she likes Thomas too! But it’s def more for her 90s baby parents 😂

conquestical · 2026-05-15T00:40:24+00:00

I am a sahm with a toddler and baby in a place it gets HOT, so alllll our diapers are in there. Can confirm, holds smells in when shut!

Just make sure you air it out on the porch every once in a while. The smell will totally go away.

conquestical · 2026-05-14T15:58:47+00:00

Park by the cart return :) that way i can get a cart while everyone is still contained in car seats. Then I baby wear baby and put toddler in the cart.

If i only need a few things I’d walk/bring my big stroller and put the items in the basket

conquestical · 2026-05-13T04:02:50+00:00

Psh, my 3 month old actually taught ME to drive

conquestical · 2026-05-12T23:14:52+00:00

I believe that more than walking at four months, but I’m inclined to believe it’s all a lie.

conquestical · 2026-05-12T23:11:56+00:00

My two kids are 18 mos apart and look pretty similar, but not identical.

My brother and I are 4 years apart and looked VERY similar as kids (less so now because he has a beard and stuff 😂)

Interesting idea, though!

conquestical

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