Sit and stand...do I need one?

Im slowly starting to go through things and pick some things up and Im really torn about whether or not Ill need the sit and stand....

Rj will be 3yrs 9 months when DS#2 is born and he hasnt used the stroller in forever...

Im thinking the only time I would ever NEED the SAS is for long trips (to the mall, outlets, amusement park etc...) and Im not sure how many of those Ill be doing solo anyway...then again- I have no experience being a mom of 2- so what do I know



I can't see even getting Rj to sit (or stand) in it... Mr.Independent wants to be free

So before I go and spend 100+ on this thing... do you think I really need it?

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Have you checked out Melissa's? I think it is great, it isn't that much longer than my Metrolite and I think it is the same width, so if you are debating, I would just get it. They are very reasonable!

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Because I know your DS personally I am going to say no. I can't see him getting into it Like you said he is very independent I think you will be fine with a single...

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I am going to say no. I have a double and honestly have no idea when I am going to use it. I guess if we go to the zoo or something but rarely. And I never go to the mall or anything so I won't need it then.

I am going to just use the frame thing for the carseat (my mom found one at the thrift store brand new for $15) and hold his hold. He is pretty good about holding my hand.

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I think at RJs age you won't need one!

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Posted by BlessedMommy

Because I know your DS personally I am going to say no. I can't see him getting into it Like you said he is very independent I think you will be fine with a single...

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Posted by PrincessP

Posted by BlessedMommy

Because I know your DS personally I am going to say no. I can't see him getting into it Like you said he is very independent I think you will be fine with a single...

I was TOTALLY thinking the same thing. If you think you need it for long trips maybe find one on CL or from here. I cant see you spending 100+ on something he most likely wont sit in.

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I agree with the others. I don't think you need it.

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Michael is 2 1/2 years old and with #2 coming in 4 weeks, I thought about this too and we decided that we did not need one. Michael is good about holding on and holding hands. If we somewhere (the mall, zoo, etc.) we can just take DD carriage & Michael's stroller.

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Posted by BlessedMommy

Because I know your DS personally I am going to say no. I can't see him getting into it Like you said he is very independent I think you will be fine with a single...

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I got the SAS on clearance at target my DD will be 3 and a few months when DD is born. I know when DD #1 sees D#2 in the stroller she will want to be in it too. Its just the way they are. So I bought it and will probably leave it in my SUV when needed. DD will go in stroller now because she knows I will let her out when she wants she isnt trapped in there.

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I bought a SIS in October b/c I thought it would make my life easier. My DS was 3 years 8 months and my DD was almost 1 1/2. My son loved it...loved sitting and standing on the back. My daughter hated it!!! She hated that her brother was on "her" stroller and all she wanted to do was stand on the back of it.

I think if I got it when she was a baby and did not know any better it would have been perfect.

I know have a SIS elite in my garage that has only been used 4 times...for very short periods.

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both my older 2 like to get up and walk...even at the mall. Many times it's only the baby in the double stroller.

think twice!

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I absolutely loved mine and used it all the time. Everywhere. But m y son was just two when #2 came along. I always had to strap him in (there is a strap on the jumpseat) and it really helped.

However, by the time he hit 3-3.5, I found myself using the umbrella stroller for Lauren and he walked. By age 4, it wasn't used that much. I did get 2 years out of it.

I would think for RJ's age, I'd skip it, unless you wanted to get one second hand - in which case, I'd offer to sell mine

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Posted by chmlengr

I absolutely loved mine and used it all the time. Everywhere. But m y son was just two when #2 came along. I always had to strap him in (there is a strap on the jumpseat) and it really helped.

However, by the time he hit 3-3.5, I found myself using the umbrella stroller for Lauren and he walked. By age 4, it wasn't used that much. I did get 2 years out of it.

I would think for RJ's age, I'd skip it, unless you wanted to get one second hand - in which case, I'd offer to sell mine

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I'm going to say no. I can count on one hand the times I have used mine. Although it did come in handy those times, I don't think it was worth it. You can borrow mine if you have a special trip to make with them

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I was going to ask this to.. Kaila will be the same age when the new baby comes. But she hates the stroller now so I dont really see a point.. plus.. I dont think Ill be leaving the house with 2 children at the same time LOL