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ns1011
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Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
DD will be 3.5 when baby #2 arrives and all I can think about is what I'm going to do for a stroller. I have an Uppa Vista but the Rumble Seat is not a good option at all. I've been researching like crazy all of the different Sit-n-Stands and it seems like they all have mixed reviews and there are only so many in-store to actually look at. I plan on using my Uppa most of the time bc DD is pretty good about walking on her own, but I'm a pretty active mommy and there will def be times when we I need a place for her to sit down a bit. I hate to spend a lot of money on a whole new stroller when I'm not sure how much longer my older one will actually need it.
I'm looking for a sit-n-stand option that is:
1. not too bulky - I'd like to leave it in my trunk regularly for whenever I may need it.
2. easy enough to fold and unfold.
3. Compatible with a Chicco infant seat
4. I need my DD to be able to sit comfortably in one of the seats while the infant seat is in place (this seems to be the biggest problem among the strollers I've looked at)
5. Decent basket storage with good access to the basket
Opinions and recommendations are VERY much appreciated
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Posted 4/30/14 8:46 AM |
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ns1011
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Anyone?
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Posted 5/1/14 4:56 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
I got the Graco Room For 2 Stand and Ride Classic Connect Stroller and I love it.
It's VERY easy to close, it's smaller and takes up less room than my regular 1 person stroller, and the kids love it. My DS is 13 months and my DD is 5. I don't know how it is with an infant seat since I never used one with it but overall it's been a great Sit N Stand, it does the job. And it was very affordable.
Here is the link:
Double Stroller
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Posted 5/1/14 5:04 PM |
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Deenintendo
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
I just looked at these at buy buy baby yesterday....I got the joovy caboose ultralight too because my kids will only be 18 months apart and this offered an actual second seat.....but I really liked the joovy caboose varylight, I would have gotten this if my dd was a bit older...it was compact but could extend to give the caboose seat more room...it was very pricy though and didn't come with any extras like the parent console or the car seat adaptor
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Posted 5/1/14 5:49 PM |
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JJN4
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
I have a Baby Trend. It does the job. It definitely comes in handy to have the option for the older dc. It isn't much bigger than a regular stroller. If I'm bringing a stroller out, this is the one I'd take.
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Posted 5/1/14 7:14 PM |
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ns1011
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Posted by Hofstra26
I got the Graco Room For 2 Stand and Ride Classic Connect Stroller and I love it.
It's VERY easy to close, it's smaller and takes up less room than my regular 1 person stroller, and the kids love it. My DS is 13 months and my DD is 5. I don't know how it is with an infant seat since I never used one with it but overall it's been a great Sit N Stand, it does the job. And it was very affordable.
Here is the link:
Double Stroller
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I don't think the Graco is compatible with any car seat other than graco. At least according to the guy at BBB that is the case.
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Posted 5/1/14 7:41 PM |
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ns1011
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Posted by Deenintendo
I just looked at these at buy buy baby yesterday....I got the joovy caboose ultralight too because my kids will only be 18 months apart and this offered an actual second seat.....but I really liked the joovy caboose varylight, I would have gotten this if my dd was a bit older...it was compact but could extend to give the caboose seat more room...it was very pricy though and didn't come with any extras like the parent console or the car seat adaptor
Lol. I too was in BBB in Huntington checking these ones out. The only ones they had in store were the basic caboose ($149) which the guy said can't really be used as a seat for older child when infant seat is in place. And the caboose too which is really too much for what I need. I'm wondering if the ultra light ($259) allows for that and is available to see in another location.
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Posted 5/1/14 7:49 PM |
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ns1011
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Posted by JJN4
I have a Baby Trend. It does the job. It definitely comes in handy to have the option for the older dc. It isn't much bigger than a regular stroller. If I'm bringing a stroller out, this is the one I'd take.
Which baby trend? The one where the infant seat goes in front or back? I'm looking into the one where the infant can go in the back (right in front of whoever is pushing) but it seems to be getting a lot of mixed reviews. I want to take a trip to BRU to see it in person. I also heard target has it.
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Posted 5/1/14 7:51 PM |
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JJN4
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
I have the one where the car seat goes in front. It's considered the LX. I actually bought it off of someone on Craigslist for like $30. It was my first Craigslist purchase.
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Posted 5/1/14 8:26 PM |
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lynnd126
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Posted by ns1011
Posted by Deenintendo
I just looked at these at buy buy baby yesterday....I got the joovy caboose ultralight too because my kids will only be 18 months apart and this offered an actual second seat.....but I really liked the joovy caboose varylight, I would have gotten this if my dd was a bit older...it was compact but could extend to give the caboose seat more room...it was very pricy though and didn't come with any extras like the parent console or the car seat adaptor
Lol. I too was in BBB in Huntington checking these ones out. The only ones they had in store were the basic caboose ($149) which the guy said can't really be used as a seat for older child when infant seat is in place. And the caboose too which is really too much for what I need. I'm wondering if the ultra light ($259) allows for that and is available to see in another location.
I have the regular caboose and absolutely used it for two with the infant seat. It's not as roomy as when you're using both upright, but the bbb guy is absolutely wrong. I used it a zillion times like that with a baby and two year old.
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Posted 5/1/14 9:06 PM |
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ns1011
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Posted by lynnd126
Posted by ns1011
Posted by Deenintendo
I just looked at these at buy buy baby yesterday....I got the joovy caboose ultralight too because my kids will only be 18 months apart and this offered an actual second seat.....but I really liked the joovy caboose varylight, I would have gotten this if my dd was a bit older...it was compact but could extend to give the caboose seat more room...it was very pricy though and didn't come with any extras like the parent console or the car seat adaptor
Lol. I too was in BBB in Huntington checking these ones out. The only ones they had in store were the basic caboose ($149) which the guy said can't really be used as a seat for older child when infant seat is in place. And the caboose too which is really too much for what I need. I'm wondering if the ultra light ($259) allows for that and is available to see in another location.
I have the regular caboose and absolutely used it for two with the infant seat. It's not as roomy as when you're using both upright, but the bbb guy is absolutely wrong. I used it a zillion times like that with a baby and two year old.
Which one do you consider the regular caboose ? There are so many I get confused. Lol. How much was it?
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Posted 5/2/14 8:13 AM |
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Snoopy36
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Posted by JJN4
I have a Baby Trend. It does the job. It definitely comes in handy to have the option for the older dc. It isn't much bigger than a regular stroller. If I'm bringing a stroller out, this is the one I'd take.
I have the same brand & I love it!!
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Posted 5/2/14 9:34 AM |
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
I have the Once Step Ahead one and I loved it although we didn't use it much! I am selling it and it's in good used condition if you're interested, I can message you pictures! I have the car seat adapter and the extra seat in case you want to make it a double!
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Posted 5/2/14 6:59 PM |
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ns1011
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Re: Need some good recommendations on Sit-n-Stand options
Posted by summerblessings
I have the Once Step Ahead one and I loved it although we didn't use it much! I am selling it and it's in good used condition if you're interested, I can message you pictures! I have the car seat adapter and the extra seat in case you want to make it a double!
I'd love pics and details! Thanks so much
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Posted 5/2/14 8:30 PM |
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