https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:37:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242698 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:04:55 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2242698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to do the UBV and rumble seat with my two (23 months apart).my oldest cannot stay awake in a stroller if she's in it anywhere near nap time. The rumble seat sucked for naps.<br /> I tried baby wearing the baby while the oldest sat in the seat, but then if I had to wrangle her at all I'd be worried about her hurting the baby.<br /> We got a side by side three months in. Love it!<br /> There's no way my 2.5 year old could manage the ride on board without jumping in front of traffic.<br /> I'm hopeful when #3 comes next year that she'll be mature enough to walk most of the time or at least stay on the board if I need her to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242684 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:00:05 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2242684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Nutella: I honestly think your best bet is to wait and see. A lot can change between 18m and 26m. Not too long after 26m was when my dd started rejecting the stroller, but every kid is different! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242675 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:53:43 +0000 Alivoo01 2242675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Nutella: We saw it at BuyBuyBaby when we went stroller shopping for the 1st time around. I love that it's the same frame regardless if it's a single or a double so it's not any longer or wider. </p> <p>I love how it maneuvers. It is a bit bulky and heavy, but unless the space is really small, it squeezes by just fine.</p> <p>We just use the car seat attachment and strap the car seat into one of the pegs near the top. DS will sit in the front seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242663 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:42:39 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2242663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we had a 22 month age gap and tried the board attachment, but it didn't work (kept wanting to sit on it, get off, etc). i think if your child is still napping and you use the stroller a lot, you need a double. we still use it for long outings and charlie is 5 1/2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242652 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:31:46 +0000 Bubbles 2242652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will have the exact same age gap as you (also due in March!) and I am definitely getting a double. I'd love to avoid shelling out for it, but we walk a lot and are just about to move to a really hilly area, and also as others have mentioned I would like to be able to contain LO1 when needed! I am also looking at the city select, but have heard it is quite heavy to push and steer? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242626 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:13:07 +0000 Nutella 2242626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: how do you find the City Select? Does it feel manageable in shops or do you just stay away from small spaces?! Did you get the bassinet attachment too? Sorry for all the questions - it's one of the prams I'm eyeing up. :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242623 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:10:37 +0000 Nutella 2242623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for the replies!! Defo sounds like we will be needing the option for both kidlets to be strapped in - one if my fears with the skateboard is that he'll just hop off and run away! I pram walk a lot as we are in the city fringe so driving/parking is more hassle than it's worth...so I think it's probably worth the investment! </p> <p>@skipra I was considering carrying the baby while LO1 is in the pram, but I'm still getting m head around it as I never ended up wearing LO1 much as I'd hoped when he was teeny...I just hope I won't have to run with a newborn attached :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242604 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:54:07 +0000 Alivoo01 2242604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought my first stroller intending to use it as a double to refrain from buying another stroller later on (we got the City Select). We wanted our kids to be 2-2.5 years apart and God willing, the stroller would work well for us. DS is 2 now and enjoys sitting in the stroller so I'm hoping he'll continue doing so when LO#2 arrives. I'll be out and about on my own a lot so having a double is important for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242603 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:53:45 +0000 matador84 2242603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my double. My kids are 17 months apart and for about the first year and still on occasion I use the ergo for my younger and frame for my older. When I need to go somewhere I need both of them strapped in my double is great. It is also great for walks as we live in a suburban area. So glad I got it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242594 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:39:46 +0000 LuLu Mom 2242594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kid are 30 months apart and I'm so glad we found a used double stroller. Our oldest gets tired if walking long distances and it saves us from carrying or having to push two strollers. It's came in handy several times for long day events (parades, zoo, ect.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242593 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:37:27 +0000 Rubies 2242593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are 26 months apart and when I was pregnant with #2, we decided on to buy a new double stroller because my older daughter still did well and would sit in the stroller. Now, at almost 4, she will still sit in it if we need her to when we're out and about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242590 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:33:48 +0000 ValentineMommy 2242590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on lifestyle, as well, but it sounds like you're going to need it.</p> <p>My son is almost 30 months and still isn't ready for the skateboard attachment that we got. He just wants to jump on/off all the time and won't actually ride it yet.</p> <p>I put off buying a double stroller until like, last week and I'm almost 39w pregnant. I convinced myself through this whole pregnancy that I wasn't going to need it, but the more I looked at our lifestyle, the more of a necessity it seems for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242582 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:25:28 +0000 catomd00 2242582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 17 month old and we are going to ttc #2 next month, so at a minimum, DD will be 27 months. She isn't a huge stroller fan, so I was thinking of skipping the double since I work anyways so we don't use it tons anyways. But, I think I will still get one because it will be simpler if I need to contain both (DD1 is a runner!!) I think ultimately we will wait until after #2 is a few months old to decide though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242570 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:07:16 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2242570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love mine because I have a guaranteed way to contain both kids at once while we are in public. for that reason we went with the double instead of an attachment. I use mine almost every day.</p> <p>eta: I find it extremely difficult to babywear and contain a toddler. I end up holding the toddler too because he is stubborn and often drops to the ground when he doesn't want to do what I've asked him to. if I have the stroller I can just strap him in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242553 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:26:48 +0000 skipra 2242553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think my lo would have been ready for the skateboard attachment at 26 months. He is now almost 3 and he would probably like it but he still really loves sitting in the stroller. Maybe you could avoid a double if you think you can put the baby in the carrier at first. Would that hurt your shoulders too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242552 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:26:10 +0000 threeplusme 2242552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that it depends on lifestyle. Do you walk a lot? Do you plan to go out solo with both kids? If yes then I would definitely get a double stroller. My twins were 2 1 / 2 when I had my daughter and I almost wished I had a triple stroller! They still primarily rode in the stroller and i wore the baby. They are now 5 and my daughter is 2 1/2 and we still use the stroller so I think you'd get your money out of it if you walk a lot. I have the skateboard attachment and now at this age they all take turns who stand who sits but it's a fight. If I have an extra set of hands I'll take along our single so all can sit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242529 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:40:28 +0000 lamariniere 2242529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it really depends on lifestyle, but from what you've written, a double might be a good idea. My two LOs are 3 years apart and we decided against the double and bought the skateboard attachment instead (we also have a Bugaboo). It has worked out really well for us, but I think if they had been just 2 years apart, I would have gone for the double. We live in a major city with no car, so the stroller is my car. I'm also not that keen on babywearing, so I definitely wanted a functional stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/double-stroller-advice-needed#post-2242528 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:31:28 +0000 Nutella 2242528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am currently pregnant (due in March next year) &amp; have an 18mo LO. I'm trying to work out if I will need to upgrade our current pram (bugaboo chameleon) to a double when the new baby is born. Age gap will be around 26 months.</p> <p>My LO loves the pram, will often sleep in it on long walks and has only recently started walking. </p> <p>My shoulders struggle carrying him for too long, even in the carrier - so pram goes everywhere!</p> <p>However, to avoid the cost I was thinking of maybe putting on a skateboard attachment - but what happens when he wants to sleep?</p> <p>Any advice for/against the double stroller? </p> <p>Thanks in advance! :happy: </p>