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Another Double Stroller Question
Asked by M.J. from Salt Lake City
on December 26, 2008
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I'm pregnant with my second child, and when he/she is born, DD will be just over two years old and still very much needing a stroller. So on the hunt I go!
I've nar...
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- We had the double long Graco that you can put the infant car seat in. Mine were 15 months apart so I needed that. But by the time the baby was 9 months and my daught...
- I have twins who are 6 months and we have the Graco Duo glider and I like that a lot. It has the 5 point harness and with my kids only being 6 months old they are now ...
- I LOVE my Phil and Ted inline double!! It was the only thing we bought with the addition of your youngest. I have a 4 year old, and two little girls that are 15 month...
Is a Portable Crib Good Enough for Newborn Baby?
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on August 17, 2009
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I have a 20 month old son and am due with my second son mid October. My 20 month is still in a crib, we have not transitioned him to a big boy bed yet and plan to hol...
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- Yes, you can use the portable crib for your newborn. We did the same thing when we had our second child...18 months after our first. We didn't have the room for a sec...
- Do it! We did the same with our two boys who are 18 mos. apart. After my little guy got too big for the pack & play we put him on the crib mattress and my older son on...
- Have your considered a bassinet or cradle for the first couple months and in those couple months moving you older child to a toddler bed. A portable crib would work b...
Stroller for 3Yr Old and Baby
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on March 1, 2010
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I am going to be in need of a new stroller as I am due with my 2nd child this summer! My son will be 3 by the time the baby is born and I'm wondering what you moms out...
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- I have the Joovy ultralite Caboose, and love it! My son is now 4 and 3 months, and my daughter is 11 months. My son loves to run around and then just climb into the ...
- I have the Joovy and love it. It steers well and gives the older child the opportunity to sit if tired. The only down side is that it is very large when folded.
- I have a 23 month old and a 2 month old. I recently purchased the Joovy Ergo stroller and love it. Right now, the 23 month old sits in the front seat and the infant ...
Opinions on Double Stroller
Asked by S.L. from Chicago
on May 24, 2008
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Hi we're about ready to have our second baby, our son is currently a year old and we're looking at double strollers. Does anyone have any preference on a brand? or hat...
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- I have a Phil $ Ted Sport with the double attachment. I love it. It is so lightweight and compact, and it's a tandem so I can take it anywhere. It was a little pricey...
- I just love my Bob Revolution double stroller! Nothing is easier to maneuver and lighter. I did some research before I bought it and it was the highest rated. It's ...
- We bought the Graco Quattro Duo Glider. I like it a lot because: the handles are nice and high, comfortable to push, lots of cup holders, folds and unfolds easily, 3...
Shopping for a Good Baby Carrier
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on June 25, 2007
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I am about to have baby #2 and was told that a "must have" is a front carrier for the new baby. Since there are SOOO many choices out there I was looking for some advi...
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- I have the Ergo and love it but I didn't get it until my baby was around 9 months. It apparently has a newborn insert but I'm thinking you might find a wrap or sling t...
- Unfortunately, Baby Bjorn is the best and most comfortable. It's worth the extra $$ if you can manage it. They also have a nice mesh one that is best for summer as it...
- I started with a sling, then had a Snugli, then an original Baby Bjorn, and now a Baby Bjorn with the lumbar support. I LOVE the lumbar support. With my growing girl...
Double Stroller Help
Asked by S.O. from Los Angeles
on May 14, 2008
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I am looking for a good double stroller to fit my two year old and one month old. I have been looking at the Contours Options Tandem by Kolcraft, Graco DuoGlider, and...
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- I have the Graco Quattro Tour stroller from Babies R Us, and I Love it!! I have a 2 year old and a newborn, and it's been working out great. Of course, like any othe...
- Whatever you end up getting, try and get it on Craigslist.com....(used items), I never buy any big ticket items in the store anymore, there is such great used baby stu...
- I think it all depends one what your needs are. Over the years I have had 5 different strollers as our needs have changed. If your older son is still prone to fa...
Do You Really Need a Double Stroller Right Away When Your 2Nd Is Born?
Asked by S.B. from Boston
on March 24, 2009
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I have a 14 mo old daughter and baby #2 on the way this July. My daughter has moved into a new car seat and we are planning for our new baby to use her Chicco KeyFit 3...
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- Don't waste your money. Chances are that your 14 month old will want to walk walk walk by then and if she gets tired you can carry one of them while the other is in th...
- I am pondering the same issue. I have a 15 month and one on the way. I think I an going to try to have one in the stroller and one in the bjorn. That is how my sister ...
- You could use a sling, or some type of a front carrier instead of a stroller.
Worth the Money to Get a New Car Seat?
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on July 13, 2010
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My son, who was born only 17 months ago, used a Graco Snugride from a travel system (and we were very happy with it!) for his first 7 months of life, and when he outgr...
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- I am having my 3rd child in November, and tho, not sure if this will help you, I have decided to go with the Chicco Keyfit. I have just read soo many great reviews on...
- As for the first part of your question about your husbands car, we had to put the kids over by the doors, my husbands car is an escort and the rearfacing carseat did ...
- I only have one baby and she is in the side seat. It just killed my back to lift the baby seat into the middle, so I decided the risk of having her on the side was ac...
Gift Ideas for Second Child/greatest New Baby Products
Asked by K.Z. from Minneapolis
on June 5, 2007
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Hi,
We're throwing a shower for a co-worker who is having her second child and having a hard time thinking of things she might need/want. She doesn't know the gender,...
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- hello, i would suggest a wagon. i have to little ones and wagons are great. she wouldn't be able to use it right now but when the baby is about 7or 8 months old it wo...
- We are having #2 in November (my son is 2.5 now) and I think a Bumbo seat is a good idea. I definitely want one of those for this baby. They are very new, introduced...
- diapers and wipes are always helpful. I have a group of friends - we all live around the world - and whenever one of us has a baby, we all chip in and buy gift cert...
Recommendations About Various Baby Gear Products
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on March 20, 2008
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I'm looking for opinions about best strollers, carriers, car seats. I am pretty much clueless. Light weight seems good to me, but I don't even know if that's an issu...
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- Ok I JUST went through this! I used the Graco car seat and stroller. I also got a "snap and go" a frame stroller that the carrier snaps into, VERY lightweight. That...
- Hi! Congratulations! The only thing that I would add is to advise you to check consumerreports.org for all kinds of great information. I used Graco and then Britax ...
- Hi C., Congratulations! Yeah for mommies over 40! :) I would suggest that you do some looking on the web and find some things that you like. When you do, then check ...
