Okay, let’s talk about this belly bar—because my City Mini GT2 stroller felt *naked* without it. First off, yes, it’s annoying that it’s sold separately (why, Baby Jogger, why?), but once it’s clipped on, it’s a game-changer. My 18-month-old immediately grabbed it like a tiny subway commuter, and now she won’t ride without gripping it. Bonus: I loop her teething toys here, and it doubles as a blanket prop—no more muslin sheets smushing her face.

But here’s the *sigh* part: folding the stroller? This bar turns into a stubborn exclamation point. It sticks straight up, forcing me to Tetris my trunk space. I’ve resorted to popping it off pre-fold, which is fine… until I forget and instinctively yank it to lift the stroller (RIP my first bar—that plastic clip is *fragile*). Also, my kiddo’s legs? Olympic-level kickboxing. She can still pedal-kick it loose even when buckled in.

Worth the $50? For safety and sanity, yes. Just treat it like fine china—no roughhousing, and maybe whisper a prayer before folding.