Trying to find a great double stroller for a newborn and an 18 month old!!! Any suggestions?

Betsy - posted on 11/08/2009

I have the Valco twin Runabout which is the best stroller I have ever had in 20 yrs of having kids. I have the toddler seat attached so it holds our 3 toddlers. You could also buy the single Runabout with toddler seat. I personally hate stand bars. No tired child wants to stand long and aren't comfortable with those. The Valco is all-terrain and maneuvers unbelievably.

I can't say enough about this stroller and how much better it is than all the strollers I have bought in the past.

http://www.letsgostrolling.com/valco-twi...

Andrea - posted on 11/08/2009

Not sure where your from but you could try craigslist or kijji. In my area there are stores that sell new and lightly used baby and kids items. If you have thrift stores you may find them there too.

Raina - posted on 11/08/2009

I also bought a sit and stand and love it. My 2 1/2 yr doesn't feel like he is in a regular stroller but is still strapped in. I don't have the new baby yet but was trying to be proactive.

Holly - posted on 11/08/2009

We just bought a Bob Revolution Duallie jogger. I run several times a week, so this was worth it for us. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but it's great to take my boys, ages 2 and 2 months walking, running, shopping in. It was pricier, but we found it on Craig's list considerably cheaper than brand new, and since it's a well-known jogger, we're certain that when we're finished with it, we'll be able to sell it. Good luck!

Diana - posted on 11/08/2009

Check Craigs List,Yahoo has freecycle sites for your area and I had put in free baby items with your city and I got some wonderful resources.

Amy - posted on 11/08/2009

Hi there. Here's a link from sears of the diff. kinds of double strollers they have. We bought the Eddie Bauer tandem stroller, it's nice and compact. Hopefully you'll find the right one.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605...|Dual+seat+strollers&lastFilter=Number+of+Seats

Nancy - posted on 11/08/2009

Quoting joannelle:

we just got the sit and stand plus from one step ahead for our new born and 2 1/2yr old

So do you like it?

Michelle - posted on 11/08/2009

The Graco Quattro Tour Duo is the double stroller I use for my almost 2 year old and almost 1 year old. They love it. They have a good view. Good sun shield, a snack trays that swivel infront, and it is easy to push up hills and I've used it in the malls and just about everywhere. I think it is great overall. I have no complaints. The seating is comfortable, goes up to 55 lbs and it made where a car seat can latch on for an infant/carrier car seat. Good luck whatever you decide!

Pam - posted on 11/08/2009

You can also look at the Bob and buy the attachment! I have the Bob single and absolutelly love it!!

Christel - posted on 11/08/2009

I just bought mine at TARGET I love it I walk everywhere. the children love it too.

Miranda - posted on 11/08/2009

I have the Phil and Teds sport with double kit and my 20 mth old loves it. It is a bulky pram but very sturdy.

Crystal - posted on 11/08/2009

i actually have one sat my kids dont use any more i been tryin 2 sell it for about a year now~ i bought it for 250 at target but i dnt have the matchin seat and more but i have the stroller!

Krysta - posted on 11/08/2009

I will soon have an 18 month old and a newborn. We're not getting a double stroller until we absolutely need one. I've heard great things about the sit 'n stand double strollers. If you look them up online you can see how nice they are for constantly growing children! Once baby brother shows up we're going to use a wrap to keep newborn baby tied around me so that I have free hands and my 18 month old walks often and hates being put in a stroller!

Kim - posted on 11/08/2009

phil and ted would be best then when older child decides to start walking your not stuck with a huge pram. i love my phil and ted so easy to push around and if you go out alot alone you can always put bub in a baby carrier and use the seat underneath to put all your shopping. thats what i have to do when i go shopping.

Amanda - posted on 11/08/2009

We have the Graco Quattro Tour and love it. We also have the Phil and Ted's sport with doubles kit. That one is awesome as well. The are very different strollers. I would take a look at what you want to do with it and look at each stroller and make a decision from there.

Joannelle - posted on 11/08/2009

we just got the sit and stand plus from one step ahead for our new born and 2 1/2yr old

Jennifer Jo - posted on 11/08/2009

i bought a double stroller off of ebay a couple years ago by First Step for $177.00 brand new it came still in the original sealed box and is great.