Strollers

Twinzmommie writes:
I too have seen this triple decker stroller that was mentioned, but I
don't think it would be of use to a family with a toddler and two
infants.

Oops, you're right. I didn't read the original posting carefully: I
thought they were having triplets.

For a toddler and twin infants, the only triple stroller alternative I
know of is the Runabout. Otherwise a separate twin stroller and single
stroller. The Double Decker is still a good alternative for the
infants, imho.

David desJardins

Kimberly writes:
WOW, I have never seen a double decker stroller before. Thanks for
the link David. Were you happy with it? What made you choose it over
something tike a Graco duo glider? That is what we have. It seems
like the disadvantage to the DD is that it is only good with the
infant seats. With the Duo Glider we used the infant seats and now
that they are not in them any more we can still use the stroller.
Just curious.

The Double Decker is really convenient because the frame is very
lightweight, so it's easy to get into and out of the car, and it folds
compactly so it doesn't take up much space (e.g., it fit comfortably in
the back of our VW Golf). Also I think it's more maneuverable than the
Duo Glider. As you say, the disadvantage is that it's only good for
infants. But the frame is plenty durable, so we just resold it, for
most of what we paid for it.

David desJardins

Kimberly writes:
WOW, I have never seen a double decker stroller before. Thanks for
the link David. Were you happy with it? What made you choose it over
something tike a Graco duo glider? That is what we have. It seems
like the disadvantage to the DD is that it is only good with the
infant seats. With the Duo Glider we used the infant seats and now
that they are not in them any more we can still use the stroller.
Just curious.

The Double Decker is really convenient because the frame is very
lightweight, so it's easy to get into and out of the car, and it folds
compactly so it doesn't take up much space (e.g., it fit comfortably in
the back of our VW Golf). Also I think it's more maneuverable than the
Duo Glider. As you say, the disadvantage is that it's only good for
infants. But the frame is plenty durable, so we just resold it, for
most of what we paid for it.

David desJardins

Oh David, where were you when our arms were falling off carrying those danged
buckets around?!! I've never seen or heard of those double decker strollers.
And they didn't make twin strollers that allowed for the bucket carseats back
when we had the boys. My DH would have been in heaven!! He's strong, but he
still complains about how heavy those buckets got!

Sorry, I have no advice for the OP. We are too far removed from the days of
strollers to be of any help - but good luck to you!! And congratulations!

Stephanie
Jake and Ryan 9/3/99

Oh David, where were you when our arms were falling off carrying those danged
buckets around?!! I've never seen or heard of those double decker strollers.
And they didn't make twin strollers that allowed for the bucket carseats back
when we had the boys. My DH would have been in heaven!! He's strong, but he
still complains about how heavy those buckets got!

Sorry, I have no advice for the OP. We are too far removed from the days of
strollers to be of any help - but good luck to you!! And congratulations!

Stephanie
Jake and Ryan 9/3/99

Stephanie writes:
Oh David, where were you when our arms were falling off carrying those
danged buckets around?!! I've never seen or heard of those double
decker strollers. And they didn't make twin strollers that allowed
for the bucket carseats back when we had the boys.

I think the Double Decker Stroller was not available before 2000. We
saw one before we bought ours, at a twins club meeting, but I think that
was one of the first ones.

David desJardins

Stephanie writes:
Oh David, where were you when our arms were falling off carrying those
danged buckets around?!! I've never seen or heard of those double
decker strollers. And they didn't make twin strollers that allowed
for the bucket carseats back when we had the boys.

I think the Double Decker Stroller was not available before 2000. We
saw one before we bought ours, at a twins club meeting, but I think that
was one of the first ones.

David desJardins

In ,
Twinzmommie wrote:

*My suggestion is something like the Graco Duo Glider that accommodates two
*infant seats and then can be used for two children after they have outgrown the
*infant seats. They could then attach one of those sit and stand things to the
*back of the stroller so the older child could sit or stand on that.

I don't know about the OP's 11-month-old, but my 11-month-old wouldn't be
able to stand on a sit-n-stand for that long, and I wouldn't really feel
comfortable having her sit on it that long either. She can't walk yet, she
is prone to trying to climb away, she really needs to be strapped into a
proper stroller if she isn't being carried. Of course, there's no reason
they couldn't just use a DuoGlider for the twins, and carry the 11 month
old, as far as I can tell.

--
hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net
"uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est."
not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large

In ,
Twinzmommie wrote:

*My suggestion is something like the Graco Duo Glider that accommodates two
*infant seats and then can be used for two children after they have outgrown the
*infant seats. They could then attach one of those sit and stand things to the
*back of the stroller so the older child could sit or stand on that.

I don't know about the OP's 11-month-old, but my 11-month-old wouldn't be
able to stand on a sit-n-stand for that long, and I wouldn't really feel
comfortable having her sit on it that long either. She can't walk yet, she
is prone to trying to climb away, she really needs to be strapped into a
proper stroller if she isn't being carried. Of course, there's no reason
they couldn't just use a DuoGlider for the twins, and carry the 11 month
old, as far as I can tell.

--
hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net
"uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est."
not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large

I don't know about the OP's 11-month-old, but my 11-month-old wouldn't be
able to stand on a sit-n-stand for that long, and I wouldn't really feel
comfortable having her sit on it that long either. BRBR

True! That is why I also suggested the Duo Glider and a snap and go when she
has someone else around to help her. This way she could put an infant in the
snap and go and the 11 month old and the other infant in the duo glider.
Michelle
Mommy to Riley Claire & James Michael
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/r/rileyandjames/