If there’s one thing you learn as a new mama, it’s that routine is your friend. Routine keeps your world spinning, even when you’re trucking along on less than four hours of sleep. Routine fends off tantrums by making sure bellies are always full and errands aren’t run when everyone’s patience is wearing thin. And routine means naps are taken when they’re supposed to, helping everyone get through the day with needed breaks.

The only problem? Life doesn’t always go perfectly with the routine. When my daughter was born, I realized quickly that, while her naps were the key to a successful (and nearly tear-free!) day, living my life according to her nap schedule wasn’t always possible. There were groceries to fetch, dry cleaning to pick up, and―if I wanted to maintain any kind of social life―lunch dates with friends to enjoy.

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Which is why the Ergobaby Metro Compact City Stroller was such a life-saver. While I loved that it was just 14 pounds (perfect for hoisting up the stairs to the subway or in the park) and folds down small enough to fit in an airplane overhead compartment (you know, when I’m brave enough to travel again!), the real genius of this pint-sized powerhouse is that it doesn’t skimp on comfort.

Nearly every surface your baby touches is padded with plush cushions to provide side and lumbar support to everything from their sweet head to their tiny tush―it has 40% more padding than other compact strollers. When nap time rolls around, I could simply switch the seat to its reclined position with an adjustable leg rest to create an instant cozy nest for my little one.

There’s even a large UV 50 sun canopy to throw a little shade on those sleepy eyes. And my baby wasn’t the only one benefiting from the comfortable design― the Metro is the only stroller certified “back healthy” by the AGR of Germany, meaning mamas get a much-needed break too.

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I also appreciate how the Metro fits comfortably into my life. The sleek profile fits through narrow store aisles as easily as it slides up to a table when I’m able to meet a pal for brunch. Plus, the spring suspension means the tires absorb any bumps along our way―helping baby stay asleep no matter where life takes us. When it’s time to take my daughter out, it folds easily with one hand and has an ergonomic carry handle to travel anywhere we want to go.

Life will probably never be as predictable as I’d like, but at least with our Metro stroller , I know my child will be cradled with care no matter what crosses our path.

This article is sponsored by Ergobaby . Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas.

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