MB Plus One questions...UPDATE: Love it!

[Kaylee31]

So the front wheel only locks inward and not out? I thought was kind of bizarre, but I'm used to the Terrain, which locked either way.
I remember reading that there was a way to recline the front seat slightly in doubles mode but I can't recall how or where I read it. Anyone know?

[liamsmom]

I searched for the post, and couldn't find it, but I think it was swissair who removed the bar to the front seat so it could recline a little.

[mom3boys]

The +One is the only MB I've ever had--I thought the front-wheel locked both outward and inward but, honestly I almost always keep the front wheel as a swivel so maybe I'm mis-remembering (am not at home to check right now).

I don't use the included bar for the stability behind the front seat--seems like there's just too much "attached" to the stroller between that, the bumper, and the canopy so I've never really used it. So I just keep it upright with the clips on each side. There is a little bit of give to those straps that attach to the clips--just a little bit of ability to adjust--so it can be slightly reclined if you adjust it. Also I think without the bar it is a little bit more reclined than it would be with the bar.

I am thinking of adding the bar for the back now that DS3 is almost 1 and DS2 (always in back) seems like he would prefer DS3 (always in the front) would not be "in his space."

[Kaylee31]

The +One is the only MB I've ever had--I thought the front-wheel locked both outward and inward but, honestly I almost always keep the front wheel as a swivel so maybe I'm mis-remembering (am not at home to check right now).

I don't use the included bar for the stability behind the front seat--seems like there's just too much "attached" to the stroller between that, the bumper, and the canopy so I've never really used it. So I just keep it upright with the clips on each side. There is a little bit of give to those straps that attach to the clips--just a little bit of ability to adjust--so it can be slightly reclined if you adjust it. Also I think without the bar it is a little bit more reclined than it would be with the bar.

I am thinking of adding the bar for the back now that DS3 is almost 1 and DS2 (always in back) seems like he would prefer DS3 (always in the front) would not be "in his space."

Thank you! That's kind of what I figured, but I had to play around with it a bit. Not using the bar kept the seat from being too upright.
I thought DS might mind sitting in the back, or having DD's seat encroach into his space, but he really liked it. So that was a pleasant surprise. He immediately climbed in the backseat himself, so it is possible when the front is empty.
DD sits up pretty well on her own for periods of time & has great neck control, so the front seat seemed comfortable enough for her, obviously not for sleeping though. I need to add a snuzzler at least. We tried it out for a short walk to the park, and I was impressed with the maneuverability & the stroller overall.
My only issues were specific to my kids. DS loves buckles & zippers. He un-did one of the buckles holding DD's seat while we were walking, but luckily the other kept it in place until I fixed it. Even with the retaining bar, he still has access to her lap belt straps from the back. He kept pulling on them before I put her in the seat, and I had to threaten him with bodily harm if he touched them while she was in the stroller. Luckily, he left them alone. ;) I'm wondering if I can use a locking clip of some kind so they can't be tampered with. Also the harness is huge! Or DD is just too tiny. As you can see in pics, there is a ton of excess straps.

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[queenmama]

Oh. My. Word.

Your DD is gorgeous! (and this is coming from the mama of the most beautiful baby girl in the world ;) )!!!!! She really is, just absolutely lovely!

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[arivecchi]

So jealous you get to try this! And yes, your DD is so adorable and gorgeous!

[Kaylee31]

Thanks ladies! :) You can always try for a third A! ;)

[hollissmama]

awesome pics, looks great! and to echo everyone else, ack cuteness! I need a girl.

[BayGirl2]

Oh, so glad you got it and love it.

Your kids look like mine in it. I always have the sun shade over the baby in the front so I can talk to DS in the back seat. And we do the same to recline the baby - just remove the bar and loosen the straps a little. We've never used a snuzzler with in, and she does fall asleep if she's tired on the walk home. The straps are super long, but they can fold and hide inside the pads, DD likes to play with them so I leave some hanging out. We don't use the belly bar at all, just too many things already clipped on.

Hey - is that a JJB MB hanging on there? We have a MV MB on ours every day. I have a pair of the cheap hook-type stroller clips and the MB loops fit on it perfectly.