Best duo stroller for newborn and 15 month old baby?
I am pregnant with my 2nd baby who will be here in August. My son will be 15 months then. What is the best double stroller. I prefer a front/back one instead of side-by-side.
So far I like this one but would like to search for more:
http://www.amazon.com/Kolcraft-Contours-Options-Tandem-Stroller/dp/B000J2DQPA
I am not spending $600+ on a bugaboo stroller
If you can afford a Phil and Teds, get that. If not, the contours is a good 2nd choice. It is difficult to maneuver but no more so that any other tandem double stroller. They are all bad except the Phil in Teds. Not sure about Bugaboo, they are difficult to find in my area. If you don’t want to spend too much, Target has a sit to stand convertible double stroller on sale for $100 right now. I have this one and I hate it but, it has the same issues as all the other tandems. Its still better than the gracos and you can convert it to a stand and sit model when your oldest is just a little too big for the stroller but still gets tired. Thats why I bought it, oh and the price was right. You can put your car seat in it until your youngest is big enough for the seat it comes with. I hate the big strollers so bad I make my 2 year old walk while I carry the baby in a ruck on my back but sometimes I need the stroller when I’m shopping. That’s where the Phil and Teds falls short is the lack of basket space.

April 24th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
take a look at Bugaboo’s. They are a bit pricey, but totally worth it. They have tons of models & designs to choose from.. I think you can even customize your own stroller!
http://www.bugaboostrollers.com/home.jsp
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http://www.bugaboostrollers.com/home.jsp
mommy to hayley hope & TTC
April 24th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I’d go with a ”phil and teds” if I had two kids that close
You can use it now for your toddler, later for the baby AND toddler and then just for the baby until s/he outgrows it. They are extremely versatile, lightweight and easy & small to fold into the car. They are super easy to steer as well and very sturdy.
Go and check one out in person and get a store person to show you how it all works. They are great prams and I highly recommend them. My best friend still uses hers for her 4.5 & 2 year olds all the time so you’ll get tons of use out of it.
http://www.philandteds.com/upload/
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mum of 3
April 24th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
The front/back ones are the best because you can get through store aisles easier.
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April 24th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Kolcraft-it looks great and it’s comfortable for the kids but I heard it’s too bulky and to heavy to manouevre
Look at this one-it’s new but the single chicco Cortina is amazing!! My sister has it for her 15 mos old and it’s soo smooth! http://www.toysrus.com/product/lindex.jsp?productId=4060896
I actually used for my kids-who are 2 yrs apart- the Chicco Trevi Twin-I know you said you prefer a front/back one- I had a Graco Quattro that I hated it and sold it! And then I got this one :
http://www.chiccousa.com/gear/strollers/trevi-twin/trevi-twin-extreme.aspx
And I absolutely loved it!! It was soo easy for both kids! The seat is very comfortable, both seats recline fully, and it’s not an issue to go through doors-it’s not wider than any double stroller! And It’s light to push!!
That’s the bad thing of double strollers are super heavy!!
Anyways Good Luck!!
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Mom of Matthew 5 & Gabriella 3
April 25th, 2010 at 12:04 am
If you can afford a Phil and Teds, get that. If not, the contours is a good 2nd choice. It is difficult to maneuver but no more so that any other tandem double stroller. They are all bad except the Phil in Teds. Not sure about Bugaboo, they are difficult to find in my area. If you don’t want to spend too much, Target has a sit to stand convertible double stroller on sale for $100 right now. I have this one and I hate it but, it has the same issues as all the other tandems. Its still better than the gracos and you can convert it to a stand and sit model when your oldest is just a little too big for the stroller but still gets tired. Thats why I bought it, oh and the price was right. You can put your car seat in it until your youngest is big enough for the seat it comes with. I hate the big strollers so bad I make my 2 year old walk while I carry the baby in a ruck on my back but sometimes I need the stroller when I’m shopping. That’s where the Phil and Teds falls short is the lack of basket space.
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