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Double stroller -- thoughts?
On Jul 2, 12:47 pm, Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward
wrote: We also have a Phil & Ted's, the Sport style, and we're very happy with it. In fact, we probably couldn't do without it at this point. Our kiddos are only 13 months apart, and the little one is just 3 months right now. He sits in the bottom seat and loves looking out at the world. When we go out people are always commenting on how ingenious the stroller is. Indeed, we can go shopping and stroll between the aisles just about anywhere. My husband has also used it as a single jogging stroller with our older child, and was quite satisfied with the way it handles. I'm not sure why they say it's not suitable for jogging - maybe if you have the two kids in it, it's not, but otherwise it's fine. And yes, I can confirm that the mud guards solved the problem of little hands getting caught in the wheel spikes...- Hide quoted text - I'm glad you like it, most people seem to. I think it'll work out well for us... I think it will serve us well. Elle |
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Double stroller -- thoughts?
On Jul 2, 2:17 pm, "beyond the pale"
wrote: I recently saw a "double" stroller which has a seat for a baby who can sit up (in other words, not for newborns, for an older baby who can support their head properly), and a place on the back for a toddler to *stand*. My DD is 3 and will be specifically 3y7-8mo old when #2 comes. She already does not like to ride and has not ridden in her stroller since she was about 18 months old. She does try to stand and hold on and ride on shopping carts (something I do not let her do for safety reasons). But this has me wondering, are these types of strollers safe? I think DD would like it- she hates to sit down and ride, we're never out shopping or at the zoo or something to where she's sleepy and wants to sleep while being pushed- but sometimes she wants to be carried or can't walk fast enough and I can hardly pick her up anymore. She's 30 pounds and I am having back pain this pregnancy. The way I envision one of these strollers being used is while #2 is little enough to ride in a stroller, DD can walk with me while I push and if she gets tired, can just stand and ride right there in front of me. But before I shell out $100-150, I want to make sure these are reasonably safe?? I've never seen one used before. They look good for a kid who can hold on and behave....stand still, and prefers to stand rather than be seated...DD won't even sit in an umbrella stroller. She fusses to be carried. Or wants to walk. I've seen those too and considered one, but I like how my DD will fall asleep so didn't opt for it,. I think they are safe, here in Canada at least strollers have to meet safety standards. I know a number of families with age gaps like yours who have one. Elle |
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Sounds similar to the buggy board we have. It's called something like "sit 'n ride". It seemed to be safe for use, but it does make you a long way from the buggy handles, and I know people who found it gave them backache. Actually once #2 was about a year I more often had #1 in the buggy and #2 on the board as they both prefered that way round-#2 prefered to stand. I don't think buggy board type things are available in the US, only when you mentioned it did I notice that I hadn't seen one here. I remember in the UK where they were sold and on the packaging etc. they had all sorts of warnings about invalidating the warrenty and such like. I have seen type of thing that "beyond the pale" mentions and they really are a lot more bulky, the stroller ends up being almost as big as a tandem and looks difficult to manouvere. If your DD isn't keen on being pushed, but wants to walk on her own, I'd go with it, my DS has just turned 4 so the age she will be at is pretty recent for us - kids do grow up a lot at this time, DS has become vastly more aware of what he needs to do to keep himself safe. He asks to use the stroller if he is tired, but mostly just walks and I don't find I need to hold his hand as he just sticks next to me. Cheers Anne |
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Double stroller -- thoughts?
Anne Rogers wrote:
I don't think buggy board type things are available in the US, only when you mentioned it did I notice that I hadn't seen one here. I remember in the UK where they were sold and on the packaging etc. they had all sorts of warnings about invalidating the warrenty and such like. I have seen type of thing that "beyond the pale" mentions and they really are a lot more bulky, the stroller ends up being almost as big as a tandem and looks difficult to manouvere. Eh, I had a Sit'n'Stand, and it wasn't that bad to maneuver, nor was it nearly as big as a tandem. It was handy on occasion for the child who normally walked, but was occasionally tired or needed a break. I didn't really find that it caused back trouble to push it. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Double stroller -- thoughts?
On Jul 2, 7:11 pm, Anne Rogers wrote:
I don't think buggy board type things are available in the US, only when you mentioned it did I notice that I hadn't seen one here. I remember in the UK where they were sold and on the packaging etc. they had all sorts of warnings about invalidating the warrenty and such like. They sell buggy boards in Canada, and I think Bugaboo has a buggy board too. What I noticed, like Debbie did, is that with the board added on to a regular stroller you have to really reach for the handles. I've seen some people having to push from the side because the board protrudes so much. I think you need really long handles to make it work. The buggy board is different from the sit n'tand, which is a one-piece stroller designed to have the extra seat and platform on the back. Buggy boards are more of an accessory, only for standing. Elle |
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"Elle" wrote in message ups.com... On Jul 2, 7:11 pm, Anne Rogers wrote: I don't think buggy board type things are available in the US, only when you mentioned it did I notice that I hadn't seen one here. I remember in the UK where they were sold and on the packaging etc. they had all sorts of warnings about invalidating the warrenty and such like. They sell buggy boards in Canada, and I think Bugaboo has a buggy board too. What I noticed, like Debbie did, is that with the board added on to a regular stroller you have to really reach for the handles. I've seen some people having to push from the side because the board protrudes so much. Certainly with no child on the buggy board (like I had this morning after #2 was dropped off at preschool) it is much easier to push from the side. It's also almost impossible to go backwards, so turning round can be a problem. Debbie I think you need really long handles to make it work. The buggy board is different from the sit n'tand, which is a one-piece stroller designed to have the extra seat and platform on the back. Buggy boards are more of an accessory, only for standing. Elle |
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Eh, I had a Sit'n'Stand, and it wasn't that bad to maneuver, nor was it nearly as big as a tandem. It was handy on occasion for the child who normally walked, but was occasionally tired or needed a break. I didn't really find that it caused back trouble to push it. I just googled for it to see if it is the one I've seen, which it does turn out to be, it also seems to be convertible to a tandem, see http://www.nextag.com/sit-n-stand-stroller/search-html, so whilst looking at the pictures I agree it is smaller than some other tandems, it's as big as it is, iyswim, so is as big as a tandem. To be honest, I've found all 4 wheeler strollers difficult to manouvere, at least compared to the 3 wheeler we have, so almost everything looks difficult! Anne |
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Anne Rogers wrote:
Eh, I had a Sit'n'Stand, and it wasn't that bad to maneuver, nor was it nearly as big as a tandem. It was handy on occasion for the child who normally walked, but was occasionally tired or needed a break. I didn't really find that it caused back trouble to push it. I just googled for it to see if it is the one I've seen, which it does turn out to be, it also seems to be convertible to a tandem, see http://www.nextag.com/sit-n-stand-stroller/search-html, so whilst looking at the pictures I agree it is smaller than some other tandems, it's as big as it is, iyswim, so is as big as a tandem. To be honest, I've found all 4 wheeler strollers difficult to manouvere, at least compared to the 3 wheeler we have, so almost everything looks difficult! There may be a difference between the new ones and the old models (I probably got mine in '97 or '98, so it would have been a very early model). Mine certainly wasn't convertible to a tandem. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Double stroller -- thoughts?
"Elle" wrote in message
I guess I'm kind of cheap LOL but we can afford the Phil and Ted's... I don't know, I just don't want to buy something so expensive and just use it for a couple of weeks. I can get one today with the doubles kit for free (plus some other accessory I'm not sure which one) which is a great deal but still $500. Maybe I will Craigslist my 2 year old Peg Pliko so I won't feel so bad about getting a new stroller... You say you are cheap, but you are getting ready to spend $500 on a stroller? Yeek. I just used a simple Graco double stroller that I got at a garage sale and paid $20 for and it lasted through 3 kids. Now I can understand if you need something more rugged since you will use it a lot, but then I would just buy the Graco new instead of used. I really don't like the buggy board thing people are talking about. When my kids were tired of walking, the last thing they wanted to do was stand. So having a seat for them in the stroller was best for us. -- Sue |
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Double stroller -- thoughts?
"Elle" wrote in message ps.com... My two kids are 2 years 4 months, and ten weeks old. I thought we could get away with not getting a double stroller for a variety of reasons (I use a wrap for the baby, toddler rarely rode anyway, of course that was before baby got here!, etc) but I think I was wrong and life would be a lot easier if I got the double. We live in the city, have a tiny house with a narrow walkway, steps up to a small porch and very little storage area (no driveway or garage etc). I'm thinking of getting a Phil and Ted's -- I like the idea that it's also a single, so we aren't stuck with a double forever. It's also easier to manoevre and store than the front-and-backs and double widths. It is pricey though so I am hesitating. I guess I'm kind of cheap LOL but we can afford the Phil and Ted's... I don't know, I just don't want to buy something so expensive and just use it for a couple of weeks. I can get one today with the doubles kit for free (plus some other accessory I'm not sure which one) which is a great deal but still $500. Maybe I will Craigslist my 2 year old Peg Pliko so I won't feel so bad about getting a new stroller... What kind of arrangements do you all with 2 kids use to get around? Especially those who live in a city and are out walking a lot with the kids in tow? Elle ---------------------- I have a 2yr 2 month and a 6 week old baby, I also childmind an 8mth old. I have the phil and teds e3 for my 2 and a buggypod attached to the side when I need the extra seat for the 8 month old. I LOVE my phil and teds. I have a car seat in it right now for the baby, a sunshade ready for the summer with it and bought a changing bag to match. I wouldn't be without mine. I've had a graco double, mothercare double and mcclaren double but nothing compares to my e3. |
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