Baby Jogger City Select 2 review
Twenty four configurations for a third less than the obvious rival, and the parts that are not in the box.
The verdict
The City Select 2 does the same job as the strollers costing $350 more: it carries one, two or three children on one frame and folds in one step. Buy it if you want a convertible and would rather spend the difference on something else. Skip it if you are comparing headline prices, because the second seat, the glider board and the car seat adapters are all extra and the honest comparison is configuration to configuration.
Baby Jogger City Select 2 Single-to-Double Modular Stroller
~$660
A modular stroller converting from single to double or triple, with 24 configurations, a one-step fold and never-flat all-terrain tyres.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Configurations | 24, seating up to three children with accessories |
|---|---|
| Second seat | Sold separately, as are the glider board and car seat adapters |
| Fold | One-step compact fold, stated by the manufacturer as 20 percent smaller than the leading single-to-double stroller |
| Tyres | Never-flat all-terrain, with front-wheel suspension |
| Handlebar | Telescoping and height adjustable |
| Car seat compatibility | Baby Jogger, Britax, Chicco, Graco, Nuna and UPPAbaby infant seats with the correct adapters |
Specifications above come from Baby Jogger's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- Never-flat tyres remove the one recurring maintenance job that pneumatic strollers create, and on a stroller used mostly on pavement you give up very little ride quality for that.
- A one-step fold on a convertible frame is genuinely unusual. Convertibles tend to fold in stages, and a stroller that folds in one motion gets folded rather than wedged into a boot assembled.
- The car seat compatibility list is broad across six brands, so an infant seat you already own is more likely to fit than with a single-brand system.
- It costs roughly a third less than the best-known convertible while doing the same thing, and that difference is real money against a first-year budget.
Where it falls short
- The second seat, the glider board and the adapters are all separate purchases. A working double configuration costs substantially more than the listing price, and this is the honest catch with every modular stroller including the expensive ones.
- It is heavy. Modularity has a weight cost and lifting a loaded convertible into a boot is the complaint that outlasts the others.
- Front-wheel suspension only, so on genuinely rough ground it is out of its depth. This is a city stroller with all-terrain tyres rather than an all-terrain stroller.
- Resale value is lower than the premium brands, which narrows the real cost gap more than the sticker prices suggest.
- A newborn needs a bassinet, a car seat, or the seat in its lie-flat configuration. Check the manual for which of those applies to the seat you are buying rather than assuming.
What owners report
Published owner reviews consistently praise the fold and the flexibility, and the value comparison against premium convertibles comes up in a large share of them. Owners with two children close in age are the most positive group.
The recurring criticisms are weight, accessory cost, and steering when fully loaded with two children plus shopping. Durability reports are generally good across multiple children.
Who it suits
- Families expecting a second child who want a convertible without premium pricing.
- Parents who already own an infant car seat from one of the supported brands.
- Anyone who wants a stroller that folds in one motion rather than three.
Who should skip it
- Buyers who compare headline prices, since the double configuration is not the listed price.
- Anyone whose routes are trails and rough ground, where a jogging stroller belongs.
- People who prioritise resale value, where the premium brands recover more.
Alternatives worth considering
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Convertible Single-to-Double Stroller
~$1,000
Better push quality, all-wheel suspension and much stronger resale, for about $340 more. If you plan to sell it on afterwards, the real cost gap is smaller than it looks.
Check price on AmazonBaby Jogger City Mini GT2 All-Terrain Stroller
~$400
The same brand's single, lighter and cheaper with the fold this range is known for. Buy it if one child is the plan and stays the plan.
Check price on AmazonBugaboo Donkey 6 Single-to-Double Convertible Stroller
~$1,699
If you want two children beside each other rather than stacked, this is the only side-by-side narrow enough for a standard doorway. It costs more than twice as much.
Check price on AmazonCommon questions
Does the City Select 2 come with a second seat?
No. The second seat, the glider board and any car seat adapters are separate purchases. Price the full configuration you intend to use before comparing it with a stroller that includes a second seat, because that is the only fair comparison.
City Select 2 vs UPPAbaby Vista: which is better value?
The City Select 2 costs about a third less and does the same job. The Vista pushes better, has all-wheel suspension and holds resale value substantially better, so the true cost gap over three years is narrower than the purchase price suggests. Our UPPAbaby Vista versus City Mini GT2 comparison covers the sibling model.
Are never-flat tyres worse than air-filled ones?
On pavement, barely. On gravel, roots and rutted paths, noticeably. Air-filled tyres absorb impacts that solid tyres transmit. In exchange you never pump anything and you never get a puncture, which for a mostly urban stroller is the better trade.
Which car seats fit it?
Baby Jogger publishes compatibility with its own seats plus Britax, Chicco, Graco, Nuna and UPPAbaby infant seats, using the correct adapter, and compatible models vary. Confirm your specific seat model before buying rather than trusting the brand name alone.
Can it carry three children?
Yes, with a second seat and a glider board, which is a standing platform rather than a third seat. That configuration is long, heavy and slow to steer, and it is a solution for a specific family rather than a general recommendation.
Keep reading
- UPPAbaby Vista vs City Mini GT2
- Best strollers
- Stroller buying guide
- UPPAbaby Vista V3 review
- Bugaboo Donkey 6 review
- Thule Urban Glide 3 review
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures, published safety standards and the general consensus of verified owner reports. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. Nothing here is medical or safety advice: car seat installation belongs with a certified child passenger safety technician, infant sleep follows your paediatrician and current safe sleep guidance, and no product prevents SIDS. Confirm current specifications, fit and safety information for your own child and vehicle before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.