Can You Recommend a Triple Stroller?

Updated on September 17, 2008
A.C. asks from Lebanon, NJ
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I have twin boys and am currently pregnant with our third (they will be ~17 months apart). In order to get out of the house with all three (I know - haha!) I'd like to have a triple stroller. Does anyone know of one that offers two seats for toddlers and a third seat that can transform from an infant car seat to toddler seat? The goal is to use it for all three in the early and later days. I've seen a few with 2 infant car seats and one toddler seat but not the reverse. Or is my only option to bjorn the baby and use a double stroller?

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L.S.

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Bumbleride and Valco both have double strollers with jump seats for toddlers, so the option for you here would be to put a toddler in the front and the other toddler and the infant side by side.

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S.T.

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I have not had any experience with a triple stroller, but I have two boys that are 1 yr and 3 weeks apart, Irish twins that is LOL and a almost 1 yr boy. I have done this, the early part of the time, I have put the baby in the Snuggly and put the older boys in the double stroller or use the buddy-up leash on the older boys if I didn't want to use the double stroller. Then when my third one got too big for the Snuggly, I put him in the single stroller in the carseat that came with the stroller and the older boys were on the buddy-up leash. I have a husband who helps out in the evening or on weekends and I take care of the third one while he took the older boys for a walk with the leash and it gave them a good workout and get the energy out of their system too. I hope this helped. May God bless your little one who is coming and may Jesus continue to give you His Wisdom in parenting. God blss you with twins too! Congrats!! Let us know how it goes....please.

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A.M.

answers from New York on

forget bjorn, there are many more comfortable carrier options out there. check out thebabywearer.com for reviews and pics. with the babies all being so young, you have to have a good carrier to keep up and have hands free. what i would do is have a maclaren double stroller and the carrier for quick runs in and out. that would also be the easiest for whenevery you have someone else with you to help out and then buy a inexpensive triple stroller for when they are all a little older
http://www.google.com/products?q=triple+stroller&rls=...

good luck!!!

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K.M.

answers from Albany on

I had a toddler when my twins were born, so I'm not in your unique position, but we did stroll 3. We have a Baby Jogger - City Double which has two seats that can recline completely flat, so I never used a car seat in the stroller. My son sat on the front (not made for that purspose, but he still does it at 4 years old). You would always have one who can't lie down, but it works well for us when we only allow one tricycle on a walk - everyone has to take turns and there are enough seats for everyone! Good Luck!

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M.D.

answers from Philadelphia on

There is a great stroller out there that has a double and triple seat option. Any of the seats can snap out and either accommodate an infant car seat (with an attachment that is sold separately) or you can also purchase a bassinet type carrier for the infant that also snaps in. Each seat also fully reclines individually with a 5-point harness so you can use that for a small baby as well. It's a jogger type stroller - but the wheels are smaller than most and it's also lighter than most. It folds fairly easily with one motion. It's called the Mountain Buggy and it is mostly sold online - I called the maufacturer and I found a bike shop where they sold it so I could test it out first. You may have to do the same - it's hard to find. The Mountain Buggy website has live chat which is also helpful if you have questions. Downside: the price tag is hefty. I paid $900 for the double - but it is worth it. Web site also has many user reviews.

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K.H.

answers from Utica on

Hi A.
Don't think I can help with this but just wanted to say Congradulations
Consider weight because kids and stroller get heavy.
We live about an hour from shopping so at 18 months I thought by the time we got to the mall they needed the exercise before the long ride home.
God bless
K.

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D.C.

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Valco makes an expensive double jogger with a toddler seat attachment in the middle, so three can fit easily. I have seen it around town. It is very nice, not small, but nice. It costs around $1000 bucks after all of the attachments. There is also a joovy tandem with a sit and stand, much less expensive.

I opted to get a double and get my four and two year old to take turns walking and I bought a sling for just in case everyone is tired. It is not easy getting around with everyone by myself.

A little about me. SAHM with 3 kids ( 4, 2, and newborn).

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D.R.

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i have the valco, it is wonderful. i have 3 kids, each about 2 years apart. i didnt even need the jump seat because the way the infant seat clicks in facing you, there is plenty of room for a kid to sit in the same seat facing the baby. once the baby is out of the infant seat, there is still room for the other 2 to sit together, though yours might still be a bit young to do that, since you would probably only be able to strap one in. its a big stroller, if you are lifting it in and out of your trunk or up and down stairs, it may be a bit much. i just keep mine in the back of my minivan, i lean it on the little ledge and flip it up into the back. it folds so easily and fits behind the 3rd row, i love it. but like i said, if i had to lift it all the time it wouldnt be so great. though my sister is taller than me, about 5' 7", so she has longer arms and she lifts it ok. it is expensive, and imo, worth every penny. my stroller is my freedom! we go everywhere, it is comfortable, super sturdy, steers so easily, goes great on grass, gravel, even sand. i love it. i can even sit on the foot of it to nurse, hang out, etc. we walk everywhere, the kids have plenty of room, they sleep in it, etc....best of luck to you.

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C.H.

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I am a mom of three and I run a daycare. I had a stroller for 4 and let me tell you, before making an expensive purchase you should really think about the amount of weight you will be puching. When I was using the stroller for 4 I had all infants weighing anywhere from 15 20 pounds each and it was not easy to push. Forget trying to get over a bump. Maybe your best bet would be your double stroller and an infant carrier like the Baby Bjorn. Also you should consider when you are due. If you are due in the winter, are you going to get enough use out of an $$$ stroller in the winter months and by the time the spring and summer come along, the twins will be older. I think the one major thing you should do is really look into the prices of the triple strollers and make sure you are going to get you money out of it. It would be a shame if you spent $1000 on a stroller and by the time the twins are 2 they don't want/need to sit in it any more. however, the quad stroller I purchased was bought on eBay. If you are thinking you might only need the stroller until the twins are only a little older, consider buying a used one. You can even check to see if any local baby consignment shops have one!! Good Luck!

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L.C.

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I have 3 1/2 year old and 20 motnhs old and we also have 3 1/2 year old God daughter who lived with us and now comes and stays with us for weeks at a time.For walking outside look on ebay for tripple jogging stroller(there is a dealer that sells tons of them expect to pay $300-$400 dollars and it's really the best for the money.....I had MOuntain Buggy double and just could not see myself spending $1200 for a triple) I would not reccomend one with a toddler seat in the front.We go for a long walks and walk to the grocery store(I leave stroller outside and put kids in the cart) 3 miles away and boy I hear complaining from the older ones if they do not have a comfy seat(that reclines). For the mall (or any tight places)Inglessina triple is realy the best(it does not say you can use with the car seat, but it sits very snugg in the stroller seat and with a snap belt it stays in place very well).I know those are expencive, but it will be your way our to the world so it is so worth it.I also see those strollers on Craigslist from time to time for around $300 each.

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