Older Child: Dreamer Design
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18 Mos Old and New born...double Stroller, Side by Side or Front/back????
Asked by B.B. from Madison
on September 4, 2008
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I am due w/ my 2nd child in Nov, at that time my daughter will be almost 19mos old. I am struggling w/ what type of double stroller to buy. We have a really nice tra...
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- I don't have any suggestions on stroller type but I wanted you to beware of something we didn't think about. Size! It turns our neither of our cars will fit a double...
- I would do front and back. Side by sides are really hard to get through some doorways. Put the older baby in the front if you can so she isn't kicking the little one.
- I know the side-by-sides at hard to manuvor through doors, and narrow isles. You may find yourself in situations that the stroller just doesn't fit. I personally wou...
Double Stroller Advise for an Older Child
Asked by D.B. from Charleston
on November 8, 2007
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Hello! I am looking for a double stroller that has a deeper seat so that it is comfortable for an older child. I would prefer a side by side, but the ones I have see...
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- Hi D., I have a 3 year old and a 2 month old. For those occasions where I've needed a double stroller, I've been using a Joovy stroller where my 3 year old can sit ...
- I have a Zooper side by side that I bought off of amazon.com I love it and did alot of research and read reviews on every brand before I decided on this one. I have ...
- i have a sit and stand stroller which is designed for a baby and older child. I love it. I got it at Target but I know they sell the same thing at other stores. Check ...
Double Jogging Stroller
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on April 21, 2010
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I want a double jogging stroller not necessarily for jogging but more for the ease of pushing as well as the all terrain factor. I've see lots of posts about the BOB ...
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- I don't know anything about the One Step Ahead strollers either, but another suggestion (though still pricy..sorry!) is the Phil and Ted Sport. Instead of a side by s...
- Look on craiglist and at second hand stores/kids consignment sales for BOBS that would be in your price range. They are incredibly durable, so most people sell them se...
- Dreamer Design is a great stroller for walking or running. It is not wide so it fits in all standard doorways, important if you want to shop. I wouldn't buy it new, ...
Double Stroller Recommendations
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on June 5, 2009
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We are expecting our second baby in December and my daughter will be just shy of 23 months. I need recommendations on double strollers. All feedback both good and bad ...
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- My boys are 23 mo apart. We have the Joovy Ultralight and love it. Freedom for the older kid , carseat attachment for the baby - great handling & fits into the trunk o...
- My kids are 21 months apart, and after test driving strollers around the store I decided that I'd rather push a side-by-side than a tandem bus. The side by side turne...
- My girls are 17 months apart and we got a Phil & Ted. Folds easy, lightweight and older child can easily climb in and out of the lower seat, even though the heavier c...
Double Jog Strollers -Advice
Asked by M.B. from Norfolk
on July 12, 2008
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Hi all!
I am a runner by nature and now that I have 2 children to run with I am finding the double stroller I have a bit ..well, not worthy. The two children are an a...
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- I also have the BOB revolution Duallie and I love it. Even thought my husband first thought we were going to have to take a loan out for it :) We use it daily for runn...
- I had one from Graco and it was ok until my son started moving around. My son is mover and shaker also but when he moves it jerks the whole stroller and it makes it d...
- Baby Jogger or the Bob series are the best. Both are made for serious joggers. The prices are high but it is worth the investment. I have used my baby jogger for al...
Double Stroller Recommendation
Asked by N.G. from Chicago
on May 7, 2008
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I'm in the market for a double stroller. Can anyone recommend a good double jogger or double umbrella stroller. My kids love being outside but it's hard to for my 2 ...
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- We have a 3 year old, 18 month old & 5 month old. We bought a Jeep Wrangler All Weather double umbrella stroller at Babies R Us for about $70 & I love it. It works g...
- I just got the double BOB Stroller and I love it! I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old. It's on sale at REI.com right now, almost $100 off the regular price. The m...
- I have 2 boys, 2 1/2 an 6 months. Both on the big side, and I wanted a stroller that would last us awhile. We have 2 we LOVE. For traveling we have the Chicco Cita ...
The Truth About Double Strollers
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on September 25, 2009
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What works with double strollers? I have heard that the side-by-side strollers don't fit through doors and make shopping difficult and the front-back strollers limit ...
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- I found the world's best double stroller! It is the Maclaren side by side. It is an umbrella stroller so it folds down very small and is relatively light weight. It ...
- If it were me, I would get a Valco single with the toddler attachment seat. Or the Valco double.
- I have both. The side by side is too wide to fit through doors, and is a pain in the butt in crowded outdoor places, but it's easier to push. The front/back one is eas...
First Baby room...What Do I Need?
Asked by A.M. from Tampa
on June 9, 2010
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I am pregnant and will soon need to get my baby's room together. What things do I need? What things will make my life easier?
I guess this doesn't just involve the...
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- For a diaper bag think what will fit you. I never could stand having 2 bags or the shoulder bag as it would constantly fall off, so i went for the backpack option. T...
- everyone is different.. I have a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. I did not have a fancy stroller system ( the big ones where the infant seat starps into) They are heavy and...
- If I had to choose the top three things that made our lives SO much easier, it would have to be: 1. Sound machine (with many different sounds. Our daughter still sle...
What to Get
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on May 8, 2009
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I have no idea what I need and what's the best for my buck. Can any experienced mom out there help me.. Car seat, stroller, best pumps, cribs, I have no idea what el...
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- There's a book called Baby Bargains (by Denise and Alan Fields) that was an invaluable resource for us. Its very helpful - grades most major baby products like car sea...
- When it came to my first daughter seriously nothing was too much. I wanted everything regardless of friends telling me their oppinions. This is what I got and this is ...
- Carseat: Spend the money on a Britax--they're the safest AND the most comfortable AND the easiest to use. That said, skip the "infant" carseat/carrier thing & go str...
