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My umbrella stroller is from Hauck and it's proven to be reliable and good. However, as I am researching double strollers, the weight is an important factor and if it's too heavy, I won't consider it.

I also prefer side-by-side.

If I were you, based on the info you've presented, I'd go with the used Britax on CL - just because you said you wouldn't be using it much and that it IS essentially what you want.

This might not help you but.... I have the Britax B-ready and I like the idea of one on top and one on bottom, however my DD is 3 and DS is 18 months old and the bottom seat is so hard to get into! I wasn't expecting this, but it is hard to get either in or out of. I wish I had bought a City Jogger Select, because it does the top/bottom option, but the lower seat is in the front, instead of back!
I also have a double BOB and I'm glad we didn't get a side by side stroller, it is hard to navigate through tight places then (a friend has a the city mini double that is side by side and she has a hard time fitting places from time to time)

I didn't vote, because I'm not sure how to vote!

i voted for the used b-ready, but personally i prefer side to side!!

I didn't vote because I'm not a fan of the b-ready when used as a double. I know my DS wouldn't sit all tucked away like that. I'm torn between the Contours Options and the Combi Sport Twin (which are crazy different!). I can't find either in my city to try out though I do like that the Contour Options fits so many car seats and come with all I'd need...but I still have a few more months to mull it over.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008H3T65W/ref=aw_d_img_back_baby-products

http://www.amazon.com/Combi-Sport-Stroller-Sunset-Scribble/dp/B005SRC6FW/ref=pd_cp_ba_0

I have a friend with twins and the city select jogger and I don't think it was too big when opened. I do think its ridiculous that it has to be all disassembled to fold though...which makes it big.

@TurtleDoves: omg. That thing is like a freaking transformer!! But then the baby won't see anything at the bottom?? What about snow, dirt, stone kickback being so low??

I have the combi sport double (a side by side), and we love it. It fits through most standard doorways, is lightweight, and my children love sitting next to each other! Rather, my toddler loves her younger bro... And he just doesn't know any better. It also folds up standing so doesn't take much space when stored.

We also don't use the stroller that much since we live in the CA suburbs so we mostly use the stroller to walk to our local park or at malls. Since you won't be using your stroller all that much I'd go with the more affordable option that meets everything you're looking for. Of your 3 choices, I voted for the CL one. But seriously consider the combi too! It's really easy to maneuver. I've had no problems with the uneven weight. My daughter already claimed "her side" too lol.

@TurtleDoves: I've been meaning to start a poll. You should ask moms of 2 or more if they think a double is even necessary. Seems like a lot to spend for something you might use once a week?
Do you have local fb resale groups?

@TurtleDoves: Not yet! The GT double drives pretty smooth with one or both LOs seated in it. LO is 24 lbs and baby is around 15-16!

I had my heart set on the City Select until I test drove it with both kids strapped in...too long and awkward to steer for me.

I've had a UBV with rumble seat which is a lot like the B-Ready. It was great except difficult to turn with heavier kid on the bottom. I wouldn't put an infant down there.... Anyway, we sold it and now have a side-by-side Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the most narrow side-by-side and although my kids have a weight difference of almost 15-20 lbs, it's easier to steer than a tandem.

I personally would wait til #2 was almost born and/or even til he/she has arrived and test doubles out. The market for doubles has been changing so fast. Manufacturers are improving their strollers and coming out with new models and features all the time!

We've got the B-Ready and love it!! It sells under a different name in Australia (we're Britax's test market so they sell their products under the name Steelcraft) but it's the same pram. We haven't bought the second seat yet but we have tried it out with the second seat a number of times and think it will be just fine for our toddler LO and baby #2. I love that both seats are fully recline ready, as opposed to a rumble seat that doesn't recline, and the toddler/baby can go in either seat without issue.

As for price....well, I will just say that I paid $680 for ours, NOT including the second seat, so to me, $300 sounds great!

We bought the B- Ready during the free ride event, and got our b-safe for free then (all in red!). We did it on Amazon, so it was only 375 instead of 499, so if you can wait, you could wait for the next event and get the 2nd seat for free.

@TurtleDoves: I'm a cheapskate. BUT. If I had planned on having more than one kid, I would have gotten the B-Ready. I luuuurrrrve it!!!! I despise side-by-side strollers. They get in the way of everyone and you can't fit them through some aisles at stores.

Then again, all of this is totally personal preference because some people swear by their side by sides!!

I vote B-ready for sure!!!! We have one and I lurve it. We're just looking into buying the second seat stuff for LO#2. I think it's just an awesome set up for two, and love that it's still the same size when if folds up.

@TurtleDoves: I changed my mind Britax B-Ready... @mediagirl: made a good comment about side by side strollers being so wide and a PITA to maneuver in stores