Stroller Advice for Twins

I had a similar situation (my ds was 13 months when my twins were born) I also didn't opt for a triplet stroller as my minivan can only hold the double stroller ended up with. I have to keep the back seat up b.c I also have a grade schooler who needs to sit back there. We went with the graco double stroller (i had an single evenflo for my 2 yr old and was not impressed with the quality) and we've loved it. They are rather bulky but it would be hard to find any double stroller that isn't. Its definatly not high end but we didn't have unlimited amount of money to spend on one either. I wouldn't recommend the side by sides as I would think you would run into plenty of situations where it would be too wide to get through iasles, doorways etc. Contacting her local multiples club about this question would be a good idea, she'd be able to get a lot of good feedback there.
K. H

I guess I would front and back, side by sides seem to be too wide.
I saw a few people out at the fair this year with side and sides and they seem to struggle more with them I thought.

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S.

I have the sit and stand front to back stroller which I love. They have a triple sit-n-stand made I think by joovey. Otherwise, I just saw a double jogger with a toddler seat attachment and it looked great. It was made by valco, i think.

You are getting good advice from the others. One piece I just want to add is that a good stroller that fits your needs is an investment worth making. I have had the less expensive strollers and the higher end ones. You do really get what you pay for. I wish I wouldn't have waited until my third child to realize strollers can move so smoothly, weigh so little and be so durable! You really do get what you pay for with the Maclarens and Peg Peragos (and there are others). It seems like a luxury but when you consider how much you use it - and potential resale on it, it is worth it.

I have the front/back Duoglider when my kids were little because I could put their carseats in there. It was a beast and didn't last. When they were old enough, I got the Peg Perago side by side and LOVED it. Couldn't believe the difference. She may have to start with a front/back sit and stand for all three but when the oldest can walk more, I'd go to the side by side for sure.

I have a front back double and like it, fits easily through the isles shopping and it crowds like at the state fair. I have a Graco duo glider and I really like it. She could use a double stroller for two and put one in a Bjorn, sling or an Ergo.

I have a double stroller from One Step Ahead that converts from tandem to sit-and-stand for my newborn and 4 year old. It is a good deal for the price. I alo would recommend a triple stroller (especially since my 4 year old still likes to be in a stroller and I feel better having her contained.

Hi J.,
I'm a mom of 4 children. My oldest just turned 2, one month before I delivered my triplets. We opted to do two double front/back strollers. They are 6 and 4 now, so I don't have the strollers any longer to remember brand name, but if I did it over again, I would have chosen the side by side ones. They like to be able to see each other, but on the other hand, when you're going in stores,malls, sidewalks, etc. the front/back ones are easier to get through crowds. Hope this helps a little. Best wishes to your friend. Multiples are very hard, but full of rewards as well.

She may want to reconsider getting a triple stroller. If she's trying to take on twins and handle a 19mo. old she'll be in for it. I had my daughter in a stroller occasionally until she was 5 years old. Just recently felt ok about going to the mall without a stroller. Because little legs can't walk far, it's less stress on me to chase 'em down and it's just easier.

Maclaren is the best stroller I have ever owned. It pushes the best, has nice tall handles, and hold's heavier children. My 6year.old still fits in it but I know use it for a 8mo.old I babysit. Fit in the car easily, and held up for years.

My second recommendation would be Graco

I'm not really fond of any other brands.

I haven't ownd a double stroller because I have a only child but I did work at a inhome daycare and we went on many walks with mostly 2 year olds and the front to back double strollers worked best.

Some of the best advice to new mothers of twins is gained by going to one of the twin clubs meetings in the twin cities area. You can attend when pregnant, don't have to wait for the babies to be born. You may be able to find a mother with a double stroller who is no longer using it and willing to sell. Also I hope she has help for the first months when the babies are born. Handling newborn twins and a 19 mo old will be a handful and it may be a while before she has the energy to take them out.

We loved our Graco stroller for our twins when we had them, but definitely get front to back, side to side strollers tend to be too wide for regular doorways and you end up having to pull the stroller sideways to get them into most places. The do have strollers that come with the kid stand in the back for a 3rd child, where they can either sit or stand behind the stroller but infront of the handlebar. You can buy the strollers that have them with it or you can buy it seperately and attach it to whatever stroller she buys. I don't know if that helps, but tell her congratulations on the twins! It's great to be a multiples mom!! :)

Hello! I am a mother of 6 year old twin boys. The front-back stroller worked out for me. The side by side does not work so well when you go out shopping because it is just too wide.

I would actually recommend the sit and stand which has the two seats and the back where the 18 month old can sit or stand. If they must go with a triple full seat then I'd say not to go with the side by side. It'll take up way too much room in my opinion. I think either one will be hard to manover in a department store. I have the Duoglider front and back seat that is not side by side and it works okay. I bought the sit and stand and it worked well when my daughter was 2.5 year old. I think it may work for the 18 month old too. They should try one out to see what will work best for them. All will be awkward and heavy to some extent.