Stroller Questions/Infant Twins and a Toddler

[Kindra178]

I have searched the stroller board and I come up two options for a stroller for infant twins and a 2 year old: (1) ABC and (2) Valco with toddler seat. Neither seem that great to me. What I want is the triple mountain buggy, but it can't fit through doors. Why isn't there a triple Bob Rev? The stroller is my primary transportation.

I am SO thrilled this board is up and running. Thanks Gators Mom for the input already - I think you will be a great resource here.

[gatorsmom]

aw shucks! Thanks- that made my day. It's been a long one.

As for the stroller situation, I think you accurately summed up your options. I did a lot of research on that too because before we knew we were having twins, I though I was pregnant with a singleton. So we were looking for triple strollers.

There might be some other triple options, but they aren't Side-by-sides (SBS) like the Mountain Buggy. For example, I think there is an Inglesina that allows for 3 seats but i've heard it's difficult to steer. Actually, your options aren't all that bad. The Valco is a great stroller. And I have an ABC stroller with the toddler add-on seat and it's a good quality stroller too. Of course, they are both pricey. And each has it's pros and cons.

If I were you, I'd keep looking and doing research and wait til a few months before you deliver to buy something because new products are coming out all the time. GL!

[HIU8]

One of my neighbors with Twin DD's and a younger DD has a triple Baby Jogger, but there is no way to fit it through doors. It's a really nice stroller for outside though.

[sddancer]

i have a friend with twins and a toddler that uses and MBUD with a Buggy Board.

I'm currently grappling with this issue as well. Up until now I've thought that I would just get a double stroller since the 3rd seat options are so expensive. And there are many times when I'll just have my twins and not my toddler. Or if I'm with my husband, we can use a double and single stroller.

Right now I'm looking at the Baby Jogger City Mini Double, Combi Savvy Double, Maclaren Twin Techno Double, and Inglesina Double.

And I'm soooo confused!

Mom to Sam, almost 3,
and twin girls, 10 months

[salsah]

i don't have any first hand experience in this area / haven't done any research, but i thought i would mention another option that you could look into if you haven't already -- strollers designed for day cares.

i saw a woman at the mall with quadruplet infants. she had a 2x2 stroller -- imagine connecting two sbs strollers together one in front of the other (or connecting two tandems next to each other). although large, she was obviously able to use it at the mall. she said that it is marketed towards day cares -- she bought it through a day care supplier of some sort.

hth

[gatorsmom]

i saw a woman at the mall with quadruplet infants. she had a 2x2 stroller -- imagine connecting two sbs strollers together one in front of the other (or connecting two tandems next to each other). although large, she was obviously able to use it at the mall. she said that it is marketed towards day cares -- she bought it through a day care supplier of some sort.

hth

I've seen this stroller. It's called the Foundations stroller. Here's a link:

http://www.justmultiples.com/quad-co...-stroller.html

The lady who was pushing the one I saw said it was a BEAR to push. She said she hated the fact that you always had to hold the brake bar to make it go- as soon as you let go of the bar it would stop moving. and it is VERY heavy. Just something to think about.

[Kindra178]

To SalsaH

My toddler probably woudn't be old enough to be successful on a board - he will be about 26 months. He needs to be contained! I think the board would be a great option for a three year old rider though. We do a lot of walking so a double with a toddler seat is a good option. I just wish Bob made one.

[HIU8]

I'm not a mom of multiples, but my neighbor has 3 yr old twins and an 18 month old. She has a triple tandem stroller (looks like a bear to push, but I think it was her only option if she wanted to go out alone with all 3 children when her youngest DD was a baby). She also has a Baby Jogger Q series triple I believe. It can't fit through doors but it is wonderful for taking the dogs for a walk--we have the double version.

[mjmamma]

I don't know of a high end brand but there are double sit and stands that might be helpful for two infants and a toddler.The accommodate two infant car seats. Joovy has one for approx $300. My regular sit and stand is excellent to push and fits through mall doors. I've had a good experience with it.

[egoldber]

I there a link to the ABC stroller with toddler seat? I've searched to no avail.

I'm looking at strollers for my SIL who is expecting twins. Her older DD will be 18 months when she delivers.