Strollers - San Mateo,CA

Updated on February 08, 2011
J.A. asks from San Mateo, CA
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Hi! I am trying to find a really nice strollers! I am going to have another baby~A boy! I have a 3 almost 4 yr old daughter. I have been seeing Baby Trend strollers where the baby is up front and the toddler is either standing or sitting in the back part on the bench. I am loving the strollers, but having a difficult time on which is the best! Could u lovely ladies and gentlemen give me some advice and what u like or dislike about them? Baby due in June and would love to put on registry if I can! Thanks!

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E.K.

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yes you HAVE to get a phil and ted!!! I got the sit n stand like baby trend)...and after two trips around the block I sold it on Craigslist. It is awkward, doesn't move well and heavy and mediocre.

I went out the next day and bought a Phil and Ted. They are AWESOME. They have the footprint of a single stroller but are a double stroller. They are wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about them!!!

I know they are spendy but really worth EVERY penny.

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J.V.

answers from Chicago on

You'll have to be careful with the P and T. I bought mine before I even had my first. I knew I wanted something for my daily walks, and I knew I would be having at least two kids close in age. In any case, it is the best stroller every invented. It handles snow great, and is super easy to move about in small public bathrooms --amazing.

However, it isn't the most stable thing. My son only weighs about 8 lbs less than his sister that is 2 years older. The stroller will tip if she sits in the front and gets out, so I make her sit in the jump seat. She struggles to get out, sometimes, and you have to hold onto the stroller or it will tip. It is great to have an extra little seat, however, for when we are out and she needs a place to rest, but I am about ready to just get a wagon. It isn't practical when kids want to jump in and out all the time.

So, you may want to just save yourself some money. How often will you be using this thing? Can you just baby-carry instead?

I have two friends that went and bought themselves expensive double strollers, and I doubt they will really get much use out of them. It all depends on what you need one for.

M.P.

answers from Provo on

Peg Perego Pliko P3!!!!!!!!!! I love mine. It will last forever and is well worth the money.
It looks like a normal stroller, but there is a spot on the back where you can let a toddler ride on it. My nephew who is three loves riding in the back. This way you aren't investing in money that in two years down the road when you still want a spot your your then 2 year old to sit, but don't have to get another stroller.
Peg's are expensive, but right now is a great time to find them new for half the price on ebay. I got mine in May for $170 and they normally run $300-400!
I have the Compact and love it. I just read that the Switch (it's where you can have the baby rear face so that it's like a pram, or have it like a traditional stroller. I wanted this one, but for some silly reason didn't get it.) also has a spot for a toddler to stand. LOVE IT!
http://us.pegperego.com/babyproducts-catalog/2011/Pliko+P...

Oh it also folds really easily, and maneuvers really, really well. Even with two kids on it.
I also have had friends with toddler children but only a single stroller, the toddler stands on the stroller and love it too. They often times wish they would have gotten the Peg, now that they have two kids.

T.B.

answers from Bloomington on

I have the Baby Trend Sit and Stand that you were describing. It was okay, but very hard to maneuver! AND my older son, 3 when we used it this past summer, couldn't decide if he wanted on or off. The basket was long, but not very tall. The space between the bench seat and the front seat was part of the basket, so if they want to sit forward, which my son did, they're shoes are on your diaperbag.
In otherwords, I would NOT recommend that particular stroller. It does fold up pretty small.
Hope this helps a little!

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K.G.

answers from San Francisco on

I had the peg (now in storage) below and don't think it is a good stroller for a 2 kid family. I have a 4.5 year old and a 3 month old. By recommendation we bought the 2010 Joovy Ultralight Caboose stroller. It is great! Originally before baby was due we bought the baby trend one and quickly returned it. It is huge when folded up and much heavier. The Joovy is easy to steer and move around plus it comes with a universal infant car seat adapter. I just returned to work, but while on maternity leave I would walk daily to my daughter's preschool to pick her up. It is a 4 mile round trip and the Joovy was great. I did hear that the 2010 model is easier to steer than the older model so keep that in mind when you do a web search.

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