Question ideas for double stroller

[jheimes]

My SIL is looking for a new or used double side by side stroller that can hold a newborn and a 30 lb 14 mos old and work until they are out of the stroller stage. She said $150 price range.

 

[Jennifer mom to my 7]

Most likely won't find a side by side in that price range for that range of kids. You could try searching craigslist for a maclaren twin techno. Or a baby jogger city mini. Albee has a 2011 purple one for 299!

They also have some zooper tangos around that price. You could try cl for one of those, too.

 

[*canon*]

Someone under car seat swap has a baby jogger city micro fs. I don't know how much they are asking exactly but it's worth a shot since micros were about half the price of minis new.

 

[*canon*]

Ok, it's under swap-o-Rama and lemonade has it.

 

[tentoes]

I wouldn't get a Micro since it has barely any recline (which is needed for the newborn), has a skimpy canopy, smaller wheel (=harder to push) and is heavier than the CIty Mini. Check craigslist for double City Minis.

 

[jheimes]

She has changed her mind and decided that she would rather have a front to back because:
1) easier to navigate through narrow aisles
2) easier to find in our rural area

She is considering the babytrend that converts into a sit and stand.
She has a safety 1st 35lb infant seat that she would like to use with it sometimes too.

I saw the new graco grow double and thought it was nice, but don't know how well her seat would work with it.

 

[*canon*]

Yikes! I wouldn't get a Baby Trend or Graco, but that's just me.
They don't hold up too well, the push isn't very good, and the doubles are BEASTS (huge and bulky). A sit and stand wouldn't be a very good option with the 14 month old IMO.

If there's a single stroller she likes using, try a Buggy Pod Smorph.
You have to check the compatibility chart to see if it works, though.
http://www.buggypod.com/support_documentation.php

Also, check CL for a Britax B Ready, Uppababy Vista with rumbleseat, or Phil and Ted's Vibe or Vibe 2. Those are the better single/double conversion strollers. IDK how they do with infant carriers, though. I take mine out of the carrier and put them in the stroller seat.

 

[jheimes]

Wow, wish that buggy pod was available in our area.

She may have to forfeit ease of push, because you just don't see babyjoggers new or used anywhere around here. I know that she could order, but they aren't in her pricerange.

I think that the BJ mini would be her best option.

 

[tentoes]

Yep, definitely a CIty Mini! Stalk No Better Deal and Baby Cheapskate for deals (you can post requests there too).