Any Mommies of two NOT get a double stroller?

Just curious.

I went to babies r us the other day and hated them all so now I'm debating if I REALLY need one or if I should just grab a sit n stand after this baby is here.

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How is Joey in the stroller?

I was SOOO against a double but I knew we needed one, and now we have 2. Luca loves the stroller but it got "worse" when Izzie arrived - if she was in the stroller he had to be too, so we could almost never bring a single

I didn't like the Sit n Stand b/c for some reason the one we wanted, the Joovy Caboose Ultralight, with the big canopy didn't have a strap to hold DS and keep him from falling (they took it out with the newer model, so stupid).

Can you wait and see how he is when the baby comes? They might have something better out by then or he may have given up the stroller altogether.

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Posted by headoverheels

How is Joey in the stroller?

I was SOOO against a double but I knew we needed one, and now we have 2. Luca loves the stroller but it got "worse" when Izzie arrived - if she was in the stroller he had to be too, so we could almost never bring a single

I didn't like the Sit n Stand b/c for some reason the one we wanted, the Joovy Caboose Ultralight, with the big canopy didn't have a strap to hold DS and keep him from falling (they took it out with the newer model, so stupid).

Can you wait and see how he is when the baby comes? They might have something better out by then or he may have given up the stroller altogether.

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Honestly I almost never go out with both kids on my own, and when I do I use the heavy front to back double because otherwise I can't get through doorways on my own. When DH is with me, we take that one too. My nanny uses the lightweight side by side a lot when she takes the kids to the park etc.

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I was really debating not too..bc DD HATES the stroller, well this weekend we put the new stroller together and DD can't get enough it, she made DH take her out in it for a walk, something she hasn't done in g-d knows how long...I think the fact that she heard the baby was going to be in it too had something to do with it, so now I'm glad I got it, but it's sooooo heavy!!!

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I wouldn't be able to leave the house without a double of some sort. In my truck I always have my Peg Perego Aria for when we get somewhere and one or both of the boys are sleeping. 90% of the time they will stay sleeping when I put them in and it makes my shopping trip much more enjoyable...lol. I have the Joovy Caboose Ultralight for normal everyday use. Rylan LOVES this stroller. I also keep my Maclaren Quest in there for when I have 1 kid with me.

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did you try the combi SBS? i've had it twice and love it!!! it fits everywhere. same width as a wheelchair so it does fit in places where you don't think you will!! good luck!!

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we didn't! We instead got a radio flyer wagon when Andrew was big enough to sit steadily on his own! That is the greatest investment ever. But Teddy will NOT sit in a stroller anymore. But Teddy was also about to turn three when Andrew was born. Anything younger than that and we may have invested.

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My opinion is to wait it out. If you aren't going to be out with them together ALL THE TIME then I would get a Sit and Stand Deluxe. I have it and it's perfect for the random times I have the two boys out together. Would I want this as my everyday stroller? No. But for once/twice a week - it serves it's purpose.

I have heard great things about the Peg Aria Twin though. Look into that one.

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DD was just under 3 when LO was born. We got a used sit and stand. sometimes I wish we had a double stroller but now that DD is 3 I don't feel like we would have gotten much use out of it. DD likes the sit and stand. the challenge though is that she can get off of it freely and will sometimes not get back on !

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I have 2 under 2. I think you need one.
I hate them too, but if you need to go out with both of them you'll need it.


I got kolcraft contours (version of the expensive city mini double) $172
I hated all the doubles and refused to spend so much $$ on a stroller.

kolcraft

When we are all together, we generally take 2 strollers or a snap and go and let DD walk.

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its really pricy but its a great idea, the bugaboo donkey? its a signle or a double? but its side by side.

some other company I think did the same thing for less money.

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I dont think you have to decide right now.....Joey will be 6 months older when the baby is born and at his age, 6 months is a huge difference.

I say borrow moms sit n stand and see how he does in it. If hes fine in it.....problem solved. The one I got over the weekend, has both a strap along the back so he cant fall if standing and has a seat buckle if he is sitting so he cant get up or fall off.

I think you are overthinking this

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I don't have one. My dd was 3 months shy of 3 when ds was born. I was afraid dd would want to sit in a stroller once she saw ds in it but she's fine. I do have the peg that has a small footboard on the back for her to stand on for when we walk long distances. She's 3 & 1/2 now and wants to walk.

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I went to BBB this weekend to look at them. The only one that I considered is the City Mini Double. I have the single and love it so I think the double is the way to go. It supposedly fits through a single doorway. Only thing I don't like is the basket.

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I'm not sure what the age difference between your kids will be, but my girls are 20 mos. apart and I only got a Sit and Stand. At that we only used it for walks around the neighborhood. I don't think it had ever even seen the inside of my trunk! My older DD never enjoyed the stroller and she was a pretty good girl so she held on to the single stroller and walked alongside me in stores, etc...

The last time I used it, the girls were 2 and 3 and I walked about two miles and wanted to die...the whole thing was so HEAVY and forget about making turns!!

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My kids are 2.5 yrs apart. I didn't trust my son would stay on a board especially when crossing busy streets and I didn't want a double stroller either so I got a single stroller , Valco Tri Mode, with an attachable toddler seat. When he outgrew it, we switched a hitch hiker board. I'm planning to resell it soon if you are interested. It's in an great condition and has lots of accessories.

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I had 2 under 2 and a double was a MUST for me. I am a SAHM so I am out a ton with both of them, and in the beginning I used it for walks to get out of the house. They are now 17 months and 3 and I still use the double for walks around the neighborhood as the sit&stand is a royal PITA to push. I got a hand me down sit and stand and it does serve a purpose, but for me to get out into the world when they were little a double was a must for me.

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love love love my city select we used it as a double all weekend its awesome both facing eachother or both facing out or opposite so many options and so easy to maneuver!!!!!!!

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I'm in the same boat as you OP....I'm think i'll wait until next Spring/Summer to see if I like anything else. I plan to use the Moby wrap, but I am looking into the City Mini DOuble as rec by other on here. DC will be 22-23months apart and my DD LOVES her stroller.

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I originally had the sit and stand. DD who is 4 hated it the seat was not comfy at all. Then I go the Combi Side by side (we do a lot of walks) DD loves it I take it everywhere I am with the 2 of them all of the time. the only time I have a problem with it is when I need to go deep into the racks at stores.. DD walks alot but when she wants to sit she wants to be comfy.. it was the best money i think I ever spent!!!