https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:13:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815069 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:11:51 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2815069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can find a store to test drive them in it would be really helpful. I found the cheaper tandems very hard to push and turn. The higher end ones weren’t any more difficult than pushing a side by side. I’m very happy to have a tandem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815067 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:44:33 +0000 ElbieKay 2815067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: From what I have read, it is much easier to push/steer a SBS than a tandem. MB Duet is the same width as their single stroller and only one inch wider than the single City Mini GT we used for our son.</p> <p>The tradeoff is that the seats are narrower so it's probably too small for a 3yo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815062 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 08:04:55 +0000 justjules 2815062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: we live in a city as well and the MB goes through all doors. Just FYI. But the Lux looks great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815058 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:38:48 +0000 Littlebit7 2815058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: I’d really take a look at the either the City select lux but also try your kids in the mountain buggy duet. It is the same width as the coty select but it is going to push SO much better. But if you want a tandem the lux would be a great choice. The fabrics are great, it has a relatively compact fold, you don’t have to remove things to fold it, the basket is large. Some people complain about hand brake but I like it. It took some trial and error to find a parent console that worked (wall me sometime if you get one and I’ll fill you in on the accessories I purchased.). Also you can use bugaboo breezy canopies on it if you buy clamps and wires. (Which is awesome for summer!!). Also if by City you mean nyc I might have some cs lux stuff to sell you (nuna/cybex car seat adapter and a bassinet conversion kit in taupe) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815054 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:01:34 +0000 yellowbeach 2815054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in the city with lots of narrow doorways and bumpy sidewalks, so I think a side-by-side wouldn't be ideal for us. We plan to use it to walk everywhere in our neighborhood (the store, restaurants, parks, etc) and will occasionally take it in the car to a zoo/park or other afternoon outing. Not planning on hitting Target with it or anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815053 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 06:16:27 +0000 ElbieKay 2815053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose the MB Duet because I am expecting twins and live in a city. I want the convenience of a narrower side by side. But they may outgrow it in 2-3 years. If I had an older/younger sibling split then I might look for something else, especially since my son is pretty big for his age. He is four and we don't use the stroller for him any more anyway.</p> <p>Also a lot of double strollers are not designed for twins and can only accommodate one infant car seats. I need one that can take two seats which limited my search.</p> <p>I found this article to be really helpful when choosing a double stroller: <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.lucieslist.com/gear-guides/best-double-stroller/amp/" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.lucieslist.com/gear-guides/best-double-stroller/amp/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815049 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:47:21 +0000 Littlebit7 2815049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@justjules: yeah agree with the duet. If I had a garage (or a husband who appreciated my stroller obsession) I’d totally get the duet as well. The lux and duet would be my ideal combo. The duet is as narrow as the vista which is pretty amamzing. (We live in a city so narrowness is important).<br /> If you have tall/large kids the indie twin is great as is the cmgt double. Both have large and tall seats. The duets seats are narrow but work just fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815047 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:28:10 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2815047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 2016 city select. I love it! It’s so versatile. Right now I have it set up with my oldest in the front seat facing out and my youngest (7 months) in the back seat facing me. I don’t have any trouble pushing or navigating it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815037 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:12:49 +0000 justjules 2815037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are 18mo apart. We bought the mountain buggy duet (they are now almost 1 and 2.5 so we have had it for a year). I prefer side by side for kids close in age. easier to push, and kids can interact, share toys when older etc. </p> <p>I also liked the carry cot in the MB- lay flat then can be converted to the seat facing you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815032 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 20:30:23 +0000 Littlebit7 2815032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the lux. The game changer is the bench seat. It is amazing for two kids who are spaced apart age wise. . My age gap is closer to three years though. But the Lux is so incredibly versatile. When I only have one kid with me it is great full sized single. And as a double ( I use the bench and 1 toddler seat for my 3 month old) it is great. However it does push like a bus with two kids. That’s the trade off with a tandem. Side by side is going to push a lot better.<br /> ETA: what do you use thr stroller for? In and out of the car? Long walks? City streets? Zoo? Travel?<br /> Cmgt double, bumbleride indie twin, bob, thule all make great sbs doublrs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-2016-city-select-double-vs-city-select-lux-vs-other#post-2815028 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 20:00:04 +0000 yellowbeach 2815028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm starting to do some research on double strollers as our DD#1 will be 21 months when LO#2 arrives in December. I'm curious if anyone has experience with the City Select double, and in particular, the 2016 model vs the newer LUX model. I watched a few good youtube videos, but was hoping for some real-world advice. Also open to exploring other brands. Thx! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2721899 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 19:18:44 +0000 bookwormmama 2721899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beth24: @Mrs. Pajamas: that does look like a good option! And the price is pretty good, too! I think my Target might have one of these out on the floor of the baby section for people to try. Maybe you can see if yours has an option to test drive it.</p> <p>I think we found a second seat for our Britax (it's on its way from eBay), so I'm hopeful we figured out our stroller situation. We tested the newer model at BBB today and my 3 yo actually loved sitting in the bottom seat! He won't do that regularly though because he's at the weight limit. I'm actually glad we have the older model...apparently the newer one doesn't allow for the upper seat to recline all the way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2721891 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 18:43:46 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2721891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beth24: wow never heard of the bravo for 2 but just read all the review on amazon and it seems way better than the joovy, especially since we already have a key fit for the newborn. My biggest aha was reading that the joovy doesn't allow the key fit to click in, you have to use a strap. Not cool. Can anyone verify this? Thanks so much for the tip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2721881 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 17:59:17 +0000 Beth24 2721881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you seen the Chicco Bravo for 2? I actually have a Britax car seat but am buying this stroller for my newborn and 2 1/2 year old (got a second hand Keyfit from a friend to use with it). I test drove it at BBB and DD1 loved it! She doesn't sit in strollers well but she loves being able to stand up or sit down on the Bravo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2721871 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 16:58:35 +0000 maddyz 2721871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When baby was little I used a single stroller and a carrier. For Subway trips the umbrella stroller for around the hood the UPPAbaby Cruz with a biggie board I could put either child in the seat of the Cruz with some adjusting or wear the baby and put the toddler in the seat.</p> <p>We also have a double umbrella, we used it today for a longer walk in Central Park and subway ride there and back.</p> <p>My los are 6.5 25.5 months old. 18 months apart.</p> <p>I thought about the joovy but this has worked well for us so far. My older lo hates to stroller and will mostly walk as long as we are ok traveling at 2 year old speed in possible the wrong direction... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2721869 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 16:46:32 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2721869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bookwormmama: bummer about the joovy! I have the lille and still use it for my 2.5 yo dd. My husband likes it too. A great purchase! We didn't get it until dd was over 1 but I read that it's better than the ergo since you can easily use it for a newborn with just a blanket rolled up. Good purchase for sure! I really like the back support. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2721864 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:54:16 +0000 bookwormmama 2721864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pajamas: I went to BBB today and I couldn't find it! I called last week and asked if they had one and the employee said yes, but I didn't see it today. They had another Joovy stroller that had the word Ultralight on it, so I wonder if the employee was just confused. </p> <p>Based on the other reviews here, I'm not sure I would want to buy it without checking it out first. I might try to go back to BBB when it's less crazy (the stroller area had like 15 people in it today!) and see if I can find it. I mainly went today to have my husband help me try on a LÍLLÉbaby carrier with my son on my back. We got to check out some other things so it wasn't a total bust even though we had to sit in crazy traffic to get there :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720561 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 21:46:58 +0000 danda 2720561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Joovy Caboose Ultralight and like it, but I agree it's a bit clunky. My kids are 25 months apart and we used it with car seat adapter. The bench seat has a strap and my (tall) daughter didn't complain about being cramped, even though it looked cramped to me. She also LOVED the standing option as well as the ability to go back and forth between sitting and standing. We haven't used it for anything very intense though - more like wandering around farmers markets, street festivals, and malls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720443 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:02:17 +0000 Mommy Finger 2720443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't get me started on stroller companies selling double strollers but discontinuing the attachments if you dont' buy them right away. I'm looking at you, Citi Select.</p> <p>However, I have the Joovy Caboose but don't think it's the ultralight. The BBB talked me out of the more expensive one but don't remember why. While I never used it with the car seat attachment, I have absolutely no complaints with it. The only time I have ever had steering problems, it's b/c the wheel locks were on and I didn't notice. Though I would agree that it depends on how you use it. We're suburban people so we break it out at the zoo and maybe an odd walk here and there. I wouldn't go off roading with this thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720340 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:43:32 +0000 bookwormmama 2720340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gilmoregirl: I'm pretty pissed at Britax as well. I feel like one of the great things about the B-Ready is using it for a larger age spacing since it can go back and forth. I can't believe how quickly the accessories disappeared after the release of a 2017 stroller. I know they are a company and do whatever they want, but I will not be purchasing another stroller from them to replace this one. I wish I had known about the City Select and just gotten that one from the beginning!</p> <p>@catlady: I've thought about a regular double, but I'm not sure I want to invest that much in a new stroller since I'm sure my son will be done with it before he hits 4. I might keep an eye out for deals. I don't think I'll go for a double stroller right away (unless I can find a second seat for my B Ready), but I plan on walking a lot to help lose baby weight and would like to have a stroller option!</p> <p>@sungirl: thank you, that's helpful information! It would be a lot of outdoor stuff and I'm worried about using it for walks since it seems lighter weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720311 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:42:16 +0000 catlady 2720311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I seriously looked at this stroller because LO1 was 3 when LO2 was born. We have a walking commute to daycare and LO1 is not ready to do the whole walk herself so we use the stroller every single day. However after seeing this stroller "in the wild", it just looked kind of cheap and also hard to use. We have bumpy sidewalks and snowy weather and based on the reviews, I didn't think it could handle it. I wish it could have worked though because it seems like a great idea.</p> <p>Incidentally, I ended up buying a normal double (britax b-agile, as we already had a britax carseat). I haven't even used it yet because as @gilmoregirl mentioned, the recall just happened, and there is no replacement carseat adapter for the double. I've been wearing LO2 in a carrier exclusively since he was born 4 months ago and it's actually been fine. So I might recommend waiting to buy a new stroller until your new baby is here. I don't entirely regret buying our double (we'll probably at least get one year's use out of it) but I wish I had waited because it's just been collecting dust for 6 months now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720296 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:22:36 +0000 sungirl 2720296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depending on what kind of outdoor events you are looking at this summer it might not be the best bet. We had the Joovy Caboose Ultralight when DS2 was born. DS1 was 20 months at the time. I liked it for inside events, but it did not go well outside off the pavement/sidewalk. At least compared to the Bob. We mostly used it for museums and the like, but the next summer when the boys were 1 and almost 3 we got a double Bob and sold the Joovy. We didn't have any issues with room when we put the carseat in it (also the keyfit). We had the extra seat and the only complaint with it was that DS1 couldn't see well and complained. He preferred standing, but he was still a little young to do that reliably until he was 2+. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720283 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:55:30 +0000 gilmoregirl 2720283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bookwormmama: I'm in a similar boat as you - I've been looking at a used Joovy Caboose cause it looks perfect for what I need. My oldest just turned 3 and is really not ready to go without a stroller at all. My baby is about 8 weeks, and I've tried to wear him while big brother rides in the stroller, but I just don't think it works as my only option. I don't have back problems, but sometimes I just gotta be able to put the baby down. </p> <p>Anyway, the friends I know with the joovy like it, but I've never asked for specific feedback.</p> <p>Britax is on my shit list because my BAgile was recalled right when my second was born and I can't use the car seat adapter. And apparently the replacement part will arrive in 10-14 weeks...sooo basically when I won't need the car seat adapter anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720229 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:36:14 +0000 bookwormmama 2720229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: their email form system looks like it is down right now, so I sent a FB message Monday evening. I tried calling yesterday but sat on hold forever and had to hang up to get something done. I'm going to try to contact them again...maybe today. I'm really hoping they have one or know a store in my area that might still have some stock. I've seen one seat on eBay and it had like 30 bidders and went for over $200! And the car seat attachments are also going for $125+! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720225 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:25:59 +0000 catgirl 2720225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bookwormmama: have you tried reaching out to britax directly? I needed a part for a different discontinued stroller, it said unavailable on their website but when I called they were able to sell it to me. Worth a shot if you haven't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720218 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:16:47 +0000 bookwormmama 2720218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pajamas: yes with the weight! DS is a solid 35 pounds, so he's out of the range for a lot of doubles already! I'm glad you saw it used in person with this age range and they liked it. I'll definitely let you know how it is after we see it in person!</p> <p>@travelingnanny: thanks for the info! We live in a huge metro area with very crowded events/kids areas in the summer. Since he's a runner, I'm really concerned about him running off in a crowd and being unable to chase him with my newborn. I feel like I need something with him and I'm not sure I'll be able to babywear for an entire outing while he's in the stroller...I have back issues that made wearing more difficult with my son (but I'm looking at a more supportive carrier than the Ergo this time). He really liked the sit and stand we looked at at TRU. I'm glad I found a floor model to look at because I definitely want to test the handling out. Maybe I will get lucky and find a B-Ready second seat soon and not have to get a whole new stroller. Things aren't looking promising though :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720196 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 05:21:30 +0000 travelingnanny 2720196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate that stroller with a burning passion because it is so hard to steer. Plus your 3 year old probably isn't going to need a stroller for much longer so I'm not sure it would be worth the investment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720185 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:45:42 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2720185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bookwormmama: this stroller is on my registry for sure. My dd will be 2.5 when baby arrives. She doesn't run away but definitely still likes to sit for periods of time. I ran into a family using a carseat for baby and a 3 yo sitting and they raved about it. I've done a fair amount of research and it seems like the only option especially at this weight. But please report back after you check it out! We have the keyfit 30 for baby as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720157 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:37:20 +0000 gingerbebe 2720157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: That's interesting. We love our Uppababy stroller because the handling is so great and we didn't find the Caboose that bad at all. I mean, I did hate it for 5 minutes before I figured out I had the front wheels in fixed mode, but once I released that it was great! We sprinted through 3 airports with both kids and bags and car seats and thought it pushed well. The fold was just like my UB stroller too. DH is super picky about strollers and he doesn't complain about the Joovy at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/joovy-caboose-ultralight-with-newborn-and-3-year-old#post-2720154 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:08:52 +0000 bookwormmama 2720154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: that's an interesting idea. I'm not totally convinced the novelty would keep him on the board/seat, but I have been debating a ride on board as well. I guess realistically I can get one and stick him in the seat and babywear if he runs off too much. I'm kinda holding out hope he will stop acting like a threenager and just listen when told to stop, but I know that's a long shot :silly: </p> <p>@Alba4: good to know! I'm going to go to BBB this weekend I think and check it out. I want to see how the Keyfit fits in and see if my son even likes the bench seat. We tried a Baby Trend Sit n Stand at TRU this week and I was surprised with how easy it was to move and steer. Unfortunately it looks like the Keyfit doesn't properly fit in the BT and that makes me nervous! Did you go with a different double stroller option? </p>