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We are looking at buying a Zoe xl2 best v2 as a travel stroller, it's not sit and stand but it's 17 lbs and folds down easily plus you can buy a backpack to put it in for travel. Each seat holds 50 lbs and they seem to constantly have open box returns for a discount that you can stack a 20% off coupon on top of as well. Only negative is that they aren't sold in stores so you can't try it out but they will let you ship it back for only $10 if you want to try it out in your home.

@hellobeeboston: I would definitely look in to renting...that was a great recommendation. I personally would want a stroller as well but depending on how much your older is likely to be in the stroller may just be compelled to bring a single...if your oldest uses the stroller a lot you could maybe buy a second cheaper unbrella there and just leave it?

@hellobeeboston: it is, but I saw you were thinking of reselling after your trip and does hold resale value well.

@hellobeeboston: I second @lamariniere: - Lisbon is very hilly, I wouldn't want to push more than a single (and relatively light) stroller there. I would suggest getting something like a Mountain Buggy Nano (single) - it's a step up from an umbrella, but still light and folds up very compact - and having your 5.5 year old walk.

I never thought our son (now also 5.5) could do the amount of all-day walking that we do on vacation, but we were in Rome last summer and he had no choice, and did great. We would stop in cafes to rest our legs from time to time, but it was nice for everyone to have a break. Before our trip, I was also looking into all kinds of double stroller options, but I'm glad we just brought a single stroller.

Have a wonderful trip, Lisbon is fantastic (and we also love Porto, if you end up going there too)!