So why this over the bjcmd?
Thank you very much for taking your time to take a billion pictures and to load them all for us to see. Still not sure which one I want as they look the same when upright and folded. Does your son have a preference? Granted you just got them, but any cons or pros for each?
I had a single BJCM and never loved it, but wanted a lightweight double option for travel and times my older son might need a break. I sold the single and bough a used BJCMD. It was fine, but I never loved it.
The things I strongly disliked on the BJCMD were the lack of access to the basket (it's a huge pain in the butt in my opinion and might as well not be there), the lack of seat support (I believe this was updated on 2012 models), the mesh at the top of the seatback that even my small 3.5 yr old rubs his head into, the brake is not sandal friendly, the wheels always felt wobbly (on new and used ones that I have tried), and I don't like how the seats fold outwards which causes a lot of extra wear on the fabric. I also don't like having the same stroller everyone else has
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I have a Valco Trimode with joey seat and buggy board, so I was pretty familiar with their products and have always had great customer service from them. I went to a store hoping to try out the new Snap Dual and Zee Two a couple months ago and wasn't that impressed with the fold of the Zee in the store and they didn't have the Snap. Looking back, I'm pretty sure there was something wrong with their floor model because the one I have now is so easy to open and close. I love how the Zee folds into itself, almost like an accordion, and protects the seat fabrics. The seats themselves are a quilted fabric and have lots of padding and support. My camera battery died before I could get pictures of my older son in the stroller, but he definitely has more room in the Zee. I like how I can fold the head bumper back and if he were to ever want to lay down and nap, his head wouldn't be crammed in and rubbing against the top. I also really like the adjustable leg supports. I'm not sure if I will leave the bumper bars on or not. DS1 doesn't want his, but the baby does like to hold on to it occasionally. It seems like it folds a little bit smaller with the bumper bars off. The push is sooooo smooth and easy! There is no wobbling at all! I also like that I could order air tires for it down the line. We are planning on another baby (or two
) down the line so I'm sure it will get plenty of use! The fold is slightly larger than the BJCMD with the wheels on, but almost identical if you remove the wheels. If you leave the wheels on, it will stand by itself, something the BJCMD doesn't and I loathe! You can also pull it behind you if you leave the wheels unlocked.
Thanks! Me too!