Double Stroller

[candyht]

Just an update... First off, thanks to everybody that responded to my post. DH and I bought 2 Kolcraft umbrella strollers from Toys R Us a few days ago. They were about $20 each. Yesterday, we went to the mall with our twins. It was their first time in their new strollers and they hated it. They kept complaining that the stroller didn't recline when they wanted to nap. I'm going to go try and return the strollers tomorrow to Toys R Us. We're going to bring our Graco side-by-side to Disney with us. It's big and bulkly, but at least our kids will be more comfortable.

 

[steph73]

We just got back, and we took our side by side double Combi Travel Savvy. It worked well for us, we did have to fold it up for the monorail but it was ok. As far as size goes, anything that was wheelchair accessible was plenty of room. It was nice to have two canopies (helpful for both sun and rain) and both sides reclined. Our 3 yr old took a few naps in it, and even our 6 yr old took a couple in there. As far as maneuvering through crowds, it was a little cumbersome at times but then again even the smallest single stroller can be. It was also nice that only one of us had to push (usually DH was blessed with this), so the other one had hands free. Also, our 6 yr old didn't ride very often, only when tired or during rain so the other seat was nice for carrying things. I debated whether to bring a single and just rent another single if needed for the 6 yr old and I'm glad we brought the double. The fact that the kids were comfortable far outweighed the inconvenience (small really, especially if you rent a car like we did). I have to say I saw alot of miserable kids (infants thru preschoolers) in umbrella strollers, the type that don't recline or have a canopy.

 

[Mic]

I don't know if you would consider a double jogger that folds, but that is what I have been taking to WDW since October. We had an old-fashioned jogger/bike trailer that did not fold(huffy) but had a 100 lb capacity. It was intended for kids 6 months and up, and our 2 youngest were 1 and 3 when we purchased it. When the same 2 lazy kids were 6 and 7, we purchased the double jogger that folds by Baby Trend at Babies R Us for @ $200. It, too, has a 100 lb capacity(50 per child) that DS is very close to outgrowing. It reclines(I recently used it for a friend's 6-month-old, and the child slept fine in it), has a bottom basket made of cloth, and a pouch and zipperer pocket on the sides of the canopy(park maps fit great in the pouch). I spent several weeks on the internet researching the features of various brands, and this model yielded the most for the least amount of $$. We had the employee of Babies R Us get the thing down from the display, and I had my DS and DD sit in it to be sure they were not too tall for the canopy or too long for the footrest. The employee did not bat an eye, so perhaps you could do the same!

 

[crella debille]

My tandem stroller is so heavy I could never take it with me. I would never be able to take them out, maneuver 3 DS's 5 and under, and get my stroller in too. I was thinking of a double jogging stroller-somewhat lighter, but wider. Last year we had 2 umbrella stroller we bought in Orlando -- very over priced and the handles were too low for my 6'3" DH

 

[PrincessPoppy]

We took the Graco side-by-side on our last trips in Sept. '99 and Nov. 2000 and never had to fold it up for monorail trips -- we always waited in the handicapped line and just loaded that way. If there was someone there in a wheelchair, which wasn't often, we just waited for the next monorail.

My 2yr old DS napped almost every day on his side, while my 4yr old DD rode along. And the storage underneath was the best!!

 

[Barringer75]

I just want to say thank you all for your opinions. My DH and I have been debating about bringing our Graco side-by-side for our twins who will be almost 4 when we go in Sept. They are pushing the weight limit on it, but they still love to go in it for walks around the block. I thought I would be out of place with a side by side in WDW, but now I think we will bring it. It will save us a few $$ and as you know it has a great basket underneath as well as a canapy.

This will be our first time at the airport with the stroller. Did you have any trouble gate checking it at the airport? Did you cover it with anything when you checked it or just folded it up and used the little clip on the side to keep it together?

 

[crella debille]

I was told by USAir that a double stroller should be checked with luggage. If you a 2 single umbrella strollers they would take those at the gate. She also suggested checking the stroller in some kind of bag

 

[PrincessPoppy]

We flew American and United with the Graco and both checked it at the gate. In fact the kids were in it up until the time we had to board, and when we went to board we just folded it up, put the clip on, and checked it just outside the plane (you know, in that little walkway/hallway thingy). When we got off the plane, the stroller was in the hallway waiting for us.

 

[candyht]

Does anyone know Delta's policy on checking double strollers in at the gate? I'll be flying out of LaGuardia.

 

[musical2]

When we went on USAir in May from Dulles with our double stroller, we checked it down at the plane walkway right outside the plane door. It was there waiting for us when we got off the plane.

Bart

 

[LMHB]

We have the same double jogger stroller as Mic! Actually, if anyone is interested, they have it at Babies R Us for $170, I think. It is a Baby Trend and ours is navy. We have yet to take it to WDW (we will in Sept.) but take it every place else. I was wondering, Mic, or anyone else who has a double jogger, do you find the front wheel, which does not pivot, hard to manuever? I wish it did pivot, but then I guess it wouldn't be a jogger, and the gigantic wheels make it SO easy to push....nice because my kids are quite heavy. One note, the newer jogger strollers fold up MUCH easier than the old ones. We almost bought a used one from a friend, and it was so big, even folded up, that it would not fit in the back of my 2000 Ford Van!!!!! Also, just in case anyone wants more questions (LOL) has anyone seen a reasonably priced double jogger stroller cover for rain? I would like to spend $15 or less. Thanks!!!!!!!