https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:44:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-906190 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 06:20:02 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 906190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: I haven't even looked into it yet. I just really liked the idea. Lol oh lordly better get started. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-906007 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:35:40 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 906007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: two quality umbrella strollers would be double the price of this stroller! heck, even two cheap umbrella strollers would be the cost of this stroller.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-905347 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:30:39 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 905347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told by another mother to get two quality umbrella strollers &amp; clip them together. That way they are light weight &amp; you can split then up if you need to. Let me know what you think of your purchase! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-905282 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 17:59:49 +0000 twinmama 905282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: that's great! I think you'll love it. 6 months was about when we ditched the snapngo too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-905279 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 17:57:30 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 905279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback ladies!! I just bit the bullet and purchased a Combi sport double stroller from Albeebaby! My son hates being worn, and once he hits 6 months I don't think the snap 'n go is going to cut it, so I think this will fit our needs perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-884146 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 18:18:02 +0000 tysonja 884146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we were undecided on this for a while too, but i think we're gonna go for it. they are going to be only 15 months apart, we plan to have 4 in total spaced close-ish (so i imagine it will be useful at some point), we use our single stroller all the time right now, and i anticipate going out alone often during the week. </p> <p>also, LO#1 didn't really love being worn all that much, so there is the possibility that LO#2 won't either... we'll see!! </p> <p>gonna go for the city mini double i think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-884123 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 18:10:45 +0000 Rubies 884123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on getting a double stroller only because at almost 2 years, my daughter still loves her stroller and it makes life so much easier. My hope is that by the time #2 arrives, she will still want to stroll around... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883811 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:02:04 +0000 GrapeCrush 883811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we are getting one...but DS will only be 15 months when #2 is here. we are getting one that has a bunch of different configurations to it(I think 12 different ones, by Graco). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883623 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:18:37 +0000 heffalump 883623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No real advice as my #2 is still in my belly..... but I think we're going to get a sit and stand. LO is almost 2 and she doesn't like to go in the stroller, but there are times when we make her, like if it's an arts and crafts fair and it's crazy busy with dogs everywhere. I just prefer her to be strapped in for that kind of thing so I don't have to worry about a strange dog or someone stepping on her. She never liked baby wearing so I don't count on my next liking it either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883407 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:29:38 +0000 HLK208 883407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For us it was. I like running so a jogging stroller was necessary. Our regular double was excessive though and we sold it. We now just use the single stroller while DS walks or if his legs get tired, I bring the front carrier it's me so I can wear my youngest and DS can rest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883381 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:24:14 +0000 mrs. wagon 883381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: We have an uppababy vista with the uppababy piggyback board. We also received a hand me down umbrella stroller that had a buggyboard that attaches to a lot of different types of strollers.</p> <p>Here's an example:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Regal-Lager-LBBM-6B-Lascal-BuggyBoard/dp/B002ZSP72G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1372188216&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=buggy+board" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Regal-Lager-LBBM-6B-Lascal-BuggyBoard/dp/B002ZSP72G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1372188216&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=buggy+board</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883375 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:23:18 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 883375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We never got one and we've done just fine without. We babywear one or both of the girls. Lala prefers to walk when she can, and otherwise, we use the stroller for one of the girls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883369 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:21:43 +0000 Lozza 883369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Can you link to the one you have and like? I like that kind of option that lets us go a little faster but without LO whining about being constrained :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883350 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:18:11 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 883350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: Hahaha totally the same here. I don't think about names, or gear, or anything other than "OMG taking care of two is going to kill me." I bought a K'Tan on HB Classifieds and a couple of things from the Old Navy clearance rack, and that's that. At this time last pregnancy I had a spreadsheet going of what I needed/what I'd bought! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883305 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:09:20 +0000 mrs. wagon 883305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wagon Jr. doesn't mind sitting in a stroller, so it makes things VERY easy when we want to keep both kids strapped in (i.e. walking through the airport)!! </p> <p>Otherwise, a riding board (or buggy board) would be great for you guys!! Lets the toddler stand while the baby sits in the stroller. We love ours and get comments on it all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883283 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:04:21 +0000 Lozza 883283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: It might just be me procrastinating on anything related to this next kid. We haven't bought or planned anything- I think we kind of just feel like "eh, we still have the co-sleeper in the basement, we'll buy some diapers, dig out our older son's old onesies, and call it a day. It'll be fine."<br /> It's making me feel a little bad for second children! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883222 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:55:25 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 883222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: I think that's my plan, too. We rarely stick LO in the stroller these days, but when we need to, we definitely need to. Sigh. Logistics, logistics ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883210 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:53:12 +0000 Lozza 883210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been leaning towards not getting one- LO will be 2.5 when the next one is born in October, and we barely use the stroller now- LO pretty much always wants to be walking, and honestly his toddler walking ability and my pregnant walking ability are about the same at the moment, so it works :)<br /> I kind of figured that we'd babywear the next one for at least the first 6 months if not longer, but it didn't really occur to me that the next one might not like being worn in those early days!<br /> I think I've been leaning towards waiting and seeing if we can get away with 1 stroller + babywearing for a while, and then maybe going with some kind of sit-and-stand thing that's less bulky, since my older one doesn't need options like recline or sunshade or a bar or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883168 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:44:45 +0000 chopsuey 883168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wasn't going to get a double, but I'm SO happy I decided to.<br /> DS didn't mind being worn, but it's really convenient strapping both kids in and just going!<br /> I'm glad I got one sooner rather than later too!<br /> When we went out in the early months I pushed one and DH pushed the other too. I take the kids out on my own a lot and found that my life is easier with a double. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-double-stroller-really-necessary#post-883140 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:38:35 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 883140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably should've asked this question, before I started my other thread - <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller</a></p> <p>How important is it to have a double stroller? I've been holding off on buying one, but I'm leaning towards getting one.</p> <p>J is 4 months and N is 2.5 years old. Originally, I was going to babywear J for the first year, and stroll N around, but go figure that J does not like being worn. Whenever DH and I go out we're each pushing strollers. J in the Snap 'n Go, and N in our single stroller.</p> <p>Do you think no matter what, I'll eventually need one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-883113 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:33:49 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 883113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: with my single stroller, a huge sunshade was a must, so we got the britax b-agile, but we hardly use the sunshade. noelle loves being able to see everything! i'm still considering the b-agile double stroller though (similar to the city mini), but i'm still debating between that or one of these lighter-weight strollers.</p> <p>@MerryC: @mrs. bird: SO VERY HELPFUL. thanks for sharing your experiences in such detail. i think i'm getting convinced to go with the combi.</p> <p>@regberadaisy: haha, you're not helping my cause!! those reviews are basically saying both strollers are excellent and that i can't really go wrong with either one. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-883030 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:21:27 +0000 regberadaisy 883030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels:<br /> Combi Twin Sport<br /> <a href="http://www.babble.com/products/pregnancy-products/best-affordable-strollers-double-strollers-jogging-strollers-combi-twin-sport/" rel="nofollow">http://www.babble.com/products/pregnancy-products/best-affordable-strollers-double-strollers-jogging-strollers-combi-twin-sport/</a></p> <p>McClaren Twin Truimph<br /> <a href="http://www.babble.com/products/pregnancy-products/best-lightweight-strollers-double-strollers-jogging-strollers-maclaren-twin-triumph/" rel="nofollow">http://www.babble.com/products/pregnancy-products/best-lightweight-strollers-double-strollers-jogging-strollers-maclaren-twin-triumph/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882993 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:14:18 +0000 regberadaisy 882993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: dang. Do they make those?? O_o </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882983 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:13:05 +0000 autumnlove 882983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: haha. Maybe when I buy a triple stroller? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882962 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:09:37 +0000 mrs. bird 882962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a techno for work before and BFF had the combi, so I used both a lot. The maclaren is better looking IMO and felt very solid, but the combi shocked me because she used at for hours a day for almost 3 yrs and it held up! And she wasn't gentle with it! The combi fold is pretty neat and I've seen some ppl with an infant seat on one side (not sure if you're supposed to do that or not or what seats are compatible if it is ok), which could be desirable. The maclaren will have a higher resale value. If it were my $, having used both, I'd go with the combi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882930 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:05:07 +0000 twinmama 882930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the combi and it's great. So light and easy to fold up. You don't even need to lock the wheels for folding like they say, which makes it even simpler. It's our shopping stroller and we just keep it in the mini. It fits through a standard single door too, which is awesome for a double. Never tried the MacLaren, but our stroller splurge was the BOB duallie, so a reasonable price was important on our shopper.</p> <p>ETA, I like having the solid bar handle for attaching a mommy hook to hold a shopping basket, etc. I never use the cup holder bc it makes it harder to fit tight doors. And the short canopies aren't an issue for us bc we don't take long outdoor walks with it.</p> <p>Oh, and the kids LOVE having the bar across the front to prop their feet up on :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882921 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:04:12 +0000 Bao 882921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Combi! Looks more comfy and is cheaper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882911 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:01:50 +0000 regberadaisy 882911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: maybe you can sell me yours when I have a #2! ;) hehe </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882907 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:01:04 +0000 autumnlove 882907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the way the MacClaren looks! I love my GT but it definitely isn't lightweight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-decide-on-a-double-stroller#post-882890 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 12:58:21 +0000 chopsuey 882890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like how the Maclaren looks, but seems like the Combi has better ratings? I voted Combi.<br /> I'm not a fan of how both have a small sun shade though..<br /> Not sure if it's within your budget, but I would totally get the City Mini GT. I love it so much. Even my picky DH loves it. </p>