The Bjorns
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I'm trying to get some ideas for a stroller for a newborn (expecting in August) and an almost 3.5 yr old. DD just turned 3 and still really likes her stroller for shopping trips and going to the park. Coming home from the park is an ordeal when we're tired and have to trek up a steep hill (okay, it's a sidewalk so I'm not really complaining ) She always wants to be buckled up in the stroller, even if it's parked and she's just going to sit and have a snack--yes, I trained her well--so I know she still enjoys a "traditional" stroller. I was originally thinking of a sit and stand style. I tried one out (don't remember the brand) and it was soooo long and it seemed like accessing the storage basket would be a nightmare. I've seen the Joovy Caboose in pictures and it just doesn't look like there is much room in the back, especially with the infant car seat. The owner of a great childern's products store highly recommended the Phil & Ted E3 (the 2007 new model that's replacing it) with the tandem seat attachment. It did handle nicely, but that was without kids and yikes on the price. I think DD will outgrow the rear seat weight limit quickly. But I did really like that once she's no longer interested in riding, I'm not stuck with a big ol' stroller for just one. One feature that I really did like was the fully reclining "bassinet" configuration for a newborn with the older one in front. However, I don't relish the idea of unbuckling a baby from the car seat and transfering her to the stroller. Too much of a hassle. I know there's an adapter for the car seats which I'd be very interested since it was always so convenient to just pop the seat in and out of the car and stroller.
Now that I've rambled a bit...what's worked for others when their kids have a pretty good age gap? Sit-n-Stand models? Traditional tandem? Some sort of hybrid? If I go with a standard tandem, do I just go for one of the less expensive models knowing I'll only use it for a short time and then get another single (our current Graco needs to be replaced at any rate)? What have you used and why did you love it/hate it?
TIA! Diane
Now that I've rambled a bit...what's worked for others when their kids have a pretty good age gap? Sit-n-Stand models? Traditional tandem? Some sort of hybrid? If I go with a standard tandem, do I just go for one of the less expensive models knowing I'll only use it for a short time and then get another single (our current Graco needs to be replaced at any rate)? What have you used and why did you love it/hate it?
TIA! Diane