indigo99
03-18-2011, 12:42 PM
When DC #2 is born later this year, I will have a newborn and a 2 year old so I wanted to start looking for a double stroller. I've been trying to research on this forum and am overwhelmed so I'm hoping to get a bit of direction.
I currently use a Mac xlr as our main stroller and am very happy with it. Even though it came with an infant seat adapter, I started out using a snap-and-go because it was so light and easy. With the double, I've considered using some sort of snap-and-go double before switching to a regular double or else I want something that will accept the graco snugride 35.
Weight/size are a big issue for me since I have to fold and lift it into the back of the CRV on my own. The xlr is heavy by Mac standards, but it's under 17lb and doesn't take up too much room.
Push and maneuverability are a factor. I love that my Mac can get around the aisles in stores. We will use the stroller for walks in the neighborhood and park, but it will mainly stay in the car and be used when I run errands or go shopping.
Canopy is important. I love the xlr canopy.
Full recline is important (for one seat at least).
I want DS to have a real seat with harness as he'll only be just 2 when the baby is born.
DH and I are above-average height so it is important that there be room for us to walk behind the stroller without hitting it. That seems like it would be difficult with some of the strollers that have add-on seats at the back (like the b-ready).
I really appreciate anyone taking the time to offer some advice or point me toward helpful threads. I know that lots of people ask similar questions to this, but it's so hard to weed through all the threads, especially when they're using stroller acronyms that I don't know yet.
ETA: I know that the good strollers are $, but I would like to stay below $450.
I currently use a Mac xlr as our main stroller and am very happy with it. Even though it came with an infant seat adapter, I started out using a snap-and-go because it was so light and easy. With the double, I've considered using some sort of snap-and-go double before switching to a regular double or else I want something that will accept the graco snugride 35.
Weight/size are a big issue for me since I have to fold and lift it into the back of the CRV on my own. The xlr is heavy by Mac standards, but it's under 17lb and doesn't take up too much room.
Push and maneuverability are a factor. I love that my Mac can get around the aisles in stores. We will use the stroller for walks in the neighborhood and park, but it will mainly stay in the car and be used when I run errands or go shopping.
Canopy is important. I love the xlr canopy.
Full recline is important (for one seat at least).
I want DS to have a real seat with harness as he'll only be just 2 when the baby is born.
DH and I are above-average height so it is important that there be room for us to walk behind the stroller without hitting it. That seems like it would be difficult with some of the strollers that have add-on seats at the back (like the b-ready).
I really appreciate anyone taking the time to offer some advice or point me toward helpful threads. I know that lots of people ask similar questions to this, but it's so hard to weed through all the threads, especially when they're using stroller acronyms that I don't know yet.
ETA: I know that the good strollers are $, but I would like to stay below $450.