I’m fairly certain my mind is set on a double stroller. I don’t see a point in buying a single stroller when I will need a double stroller in the future. If someone thinks this is a cataclysmic mistake please let me know. I understand I may look a little freakish walking around with only one kid in the stroller but I figure the other seat could be used for my purse, shopping bags, coats and sweaters, a niece or nephew, or one of my girlfriend’s children. Plus who doesn’t need an extra cup holder on the days you need two Diet Cokes?
Strollers make my head spin because there are so many different kinds.
Front to Back ?
Side by Side ?
Stand On Tandem Stroller?
One of my friend's, Leslie, has a Stand On Stroller. She loves her stroller and suggested this for me. I pretended I knew what kind of stroller she was referring to but actually had no clue! (Amanda, don’t tell your sister!) Is this a double stroller? Does your toddler stand on a ledge in the back and hold on to the sides?
What do you think about strollers?
I see no real harm in going straight to the double, as long as it fits in your trunk. They are huge. The most important thing about your stroller is your baby seat has to be able to snap or set securely into it, so it helps if they are the same brand, or just make sure it will work. I prefer tandem (front to back) because it gets through small spaces better. I had a double that was a stand on and it was good except there are times when both kids want to sit or sleep and then you are screwed. I remember max asleep sitting on the little bench and me trying to hold his head up with one hand while I pushed with the other. I just bought the chicco stroller in your first picture (except in black) and I like it. One thing to note about strollers is that if you use them a lot, they will fall apart eventually, so it wouldn't be crazy to just get a single now and buy a double later. (Of course I have never had a really expensive stroller--maybe those hold up longer.)
ReplyDeleteI also really liked the babytrend sit and stand double that had two seats but you could take the back seat off and just use it for standing if you wanted. It actually drove better than my new chicco and was cheaper too.
ReplyDeleteAshley- buy the single becasue doubles are huge and a pain to lug around. Trips to the mall, the park are easier with a light, easy to open single. Doubles are nice with more than one or if you are schlepping alot of stuff. Besides, I have 2 double strollers that you can have. One is side-to side and one is front to back. One is a Graco and one is a peg-pergo. Holler if you want one (them)! :)
ReplyDeleteI also wondered if i should've gotten a double stroller, but i think it would be hard to find one that did have a snap in for your infant seat. Plus- when I try to put Mitchy in a stroller even at 14 months, he wants to get out and walk besides me and not be strapped in...so...who knows. I do agree that even a single one is bulky!
ReplyDeleteI just bought the Baby trend double stroller that has two seats with the option of taking off the back seat for standing. I love it, and I prefer it to the side by side which is a pain to steer around. It's also compatible with most infant car seats. I would go for the double, and also buy a $15 umbrella stoller for times when you want something small and light.
ReplyDeleteI love my double Graco stroller, though it is big and bulky. It's front to back and the back seat can recline so it's flat, making it a bed that an infant can sleep in, while the older toddler sits in the front seat. Our infant car seat was Graco, too, so it easily snapped into the stroller. I don't think you're crazy to get a double right away.
ReplyDeleteAlso, totally agree about the umbrella stroller for when the kiddo can sit up.
So you might think that I am really crazy, but I hate strollers they are big and bulky. Of course we do have one, but we hardly use it and we actually are out and about a lot. We actually use the umbrella stroller the most when it is needed. I am a huge fan of baby wearing especially when they are little. I LOVE my Mei tai.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm in the same stroller boat as you - single or double?
ReplyDeleteBut I do think I should go with a Gracco.
Why Gracco? It goes back to the infant car seat. All or at least most, car seat amenities that you find at other places (restaurant car seat stands, shopping carts, etc.) are all sized to fit a Gracco infant car seat. So if I buy the Gracco car seat, reason would have it, I go with a Gracco stroller.