Do I *need* a double stroller - Page 2

[OkiMom]

DD1 was 21 months old when I had DD2. I didn't get a double stroller until DD2 was almost 1 and we were taking a trip to visit inlaws. I would say if you do a lot of sightseeing type things (parks/zoos/museums etc) then its good because young child do get tired fast. Im glad we had outs at my in-laws since I visited DisneyWorld ALOT with the kids and there is no way DD1 could have done all that walking.
I have a double jogging stoller I use for runs/fast walks that I take almost nightly but it doesnt' fit in our car. We have a cheapo double umbrella stroller that I take when I know we are going to a play with a TON of walking and I know DD1 won't be able to keep up or will get tired out.

[Mrs.Music]

Originally Posted by Julia'sMom

I will say that friends recommended against a sit n stand because the older child could not nap in the stroller. If you think you might use yours for naps, consider that.

This is true. Of course my DD stopped napping in strollers a while ago and DS was a very strange baby and NEVER would. He isn't much for napping if there are things to be seen and only had a 50/50 chance of sleeping while being worn too. I wouldn't let the nap thing discourage you from it if you're going to get a good deal, since if you're going to be out at nap time you can wear the baby and let your older child ride in an umbrella stroller to nap. JMO.

[staceychev]

Originally Posted by katroshka

I would look for one on CraigsList, personally. I got one handed down to me

I got a hand-me-down double jogger, but my friend bought hers on Craigslist for $25. My daughter just turned 5 but still likes to ride sometimes, especially when we go on longer hikes, so the jogger is nice. Like a PP, though, I babywear a lot, so, for example, when we went to Disney this summer and needed to cover a lot of ground, we used the single stroller for my oldest and the baby was in the mei tai.

[Serenyd]

My kids are about to be 1 and 3 years and I still haven't bought a double. We are making do with an umbrella stroller and our Graco single stroller, but it would be nice for me to be able to stroller both kids, esp. since my 2 year old has discovered he likes to ride in the stroller (I guess b/c the baby gets to, he never did before).

I saw this one while we were on vacation and thought it was cool because the babies face each other. Other than that I really want a Joovy, but I noticed both kids like to sleep in the strollers, and I don't think it looks very comfortable for that. I may start bringing our 2 seater wagon and trying that for a bit, but in my heart I really want a double stroller! Sucks they are so expensive.

[star*mora]

we don't have a car and live downtown and really like our double stroller..it's the main mode of transportation for us!

it's a mountain buggy (made in new zealand) has a 3yr warranty, can take a lot of weight, can push one handed, can lock or unlock the front wheels and is GREAT in the snow.

i often wear ds2 and push ds1 in the stroller for dayhome preschool every day (20min walk each way x 4 times a day) and love how easy it is. it weighs a lot, but we started off with a $50 used one that was difficult to manoeuver and the expense was worth it for us to get a really good stroller. if you do go for lots of walks i'd go with a mountain buggy / baby jogger / bob / phil and teds for all weather usability. if you don't, and just use it for short jaunts a sit and stand would probably suffice, and would be more lightweight too.

[tzs]

i also got the phil and teds...just in case. but it seems now that there are alot of other brands that have a doubles attachment (valco, city select, uppababy, britax has one...)
adn somebody suggested a city mini double which really is very portable for a side by side.
i have disk issues too and there are also times that we have the kiddo out during naps/bedtime so if i had two i'd definately want the option.
heck....one of my friends uses a double for her 3 year old and 5 year old for long distances and at night.