Well as it draws near to us going back to the states for the last time before the "Bump" (nickname our friend Chris R. gave the baby-- thought it was clever) joins us in this world, I'm trying to get a few big items ordered that I'll need to bring back down here and have when I have two in tow. One thing that I'm really looking for is a double stroller. With the terrain down here... sand, pot holes, bumpy...etc I'm looking at some of the jogging strollers. Now if I someday actually use it to jog with, I will be extremely happy and proud of myself. But I won't fool you into thinking that will be my main use for it :) I just want something that will work best for my precious cargo. There are so many out there to choose from. I would love to by one second hand that's in great shape if I can narrow down my search to a certain one or something like that... so if anyone has any first hand knowledge on these...please share the love.
"Dear Santa"---I would love one that has the kiddos sitting (comfortably at their various ages) side by side instead of front and back. I'd also like one that fits through most doorways fairly easily. My lists of wants goes on and on...but those are the most important for me right now. Oh yeah and of course I'd prefer to not have to pay out the wazoo for it too. ANY SUGGESTIONS??? :)
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I have an double InStep Safari stroller and I LOVE it! It's my favorite stroller. It's SUPER easy to push with just one hand and it holds kids up to 100 pounds combined, so both my girls still fit it in. I took them on a walk in it at a duck pond today. The seats recline individually and you can do either 3 point or 5 point harnesses. It is easy to collapse. I HAD to have a stroller with a front swivel wheel since I don't jog with it, but I think you can lock the front wheel in place for jogging. The only downside is that it is heavy (almost 30 pounds- lighter than my 4 year old) but I don't have a problem lifting it in and out of my van. It did fit in the trunk of my car, but it was the ONLY thing that fit, so it's not really compact. But it would be hard to find a double jogger that is! I bought it used off craigslist for just under $200. It doesn't have a cup holder, but it has a small soft "organizer" that hangs from the side and it is perfect for your keys, phone and camera. It has a big enough basket underneath for the diaper bag, your purse and a couple of other things. It fits through a single doorway fairly easily, sometimes you have to angle it, but I've never not been able to go through a door- although it is easier when it's a double door. It seems comfy for the kids and they like riding in it. And they have both fallen asleep in it. I'm planning to get a rain cover for it, since we live in such a rainy area. Anyway, hope this helps.
http://www.amazon.com/InStep-Safari-Swivel-Jogging-Stroller/dp/B0012DU9OG
Helps A LOT thanks! I really love the features on the BOB Revolution, but it is pretty pricey... so I'm not sure we're going to splurge for that one or not. I'm glad to hear the stuff you had to say though!
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