How "firm" are the weight limits on Baby Jogger strollers?

[jrmo]

We have a DD2 (23 lbs) and a taaaall DD6 (73 lbs) . The City Elite Double says it holds a hundred pounds, but the two of them will be close if not just over by our trip. We'll be renting, so not a huge layout of cash, but want to make sure we won't damage the rental. Will it handle that weight alright? TIA!

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

No idea on the weight capabilities, but won't it be hard to push in a straight line with that much of a weight difference?

 

[Lisa71]

We were over 100 lbs total and did fine. Easy to push and no problems

 

[abinormal]

Strollers aren't like carseats. The weight limit is where it usually starts to get hard to push. Obviously you shouldn't severely overload it, but it's not going to collapse with a few extra pounds in the seats.

 

[crashbb]

The question is how comfortable will he be? If he is really tall, he may be really squished to fit into the stroller.

 

[ThreeBeans]

I'm also thinking he's not going to be very comfortable in the stroller.

If he doesn't have special needs, I'd get a single for your daughter and let him walk. If he does, I'd get the single for your daughter, and a larger single for him.

depending on his build (average height but really stocky) or REAAALY tall but proportionate, he's going to be either too wide or too tall to fit comfortably.

 

[jlsmith376]

We just used the City Mini double with our DD and DS and while they are little more even in weights than your children, they were slightly over the weight limit at 104 pounds combined. The stroller was easy to push everywhere except up the monorail ramp, but any stroller will be hard to push uphill with that much weight.

 

[donaldlovesdaisy]

If he does not have a real physical or developmental disability that would make it difficult for him to walk I would not attempt to push a 73 Pound kid around Disney. Try to have him walk and take breaks so he can rest. I just think pushing that much weight combined around Disney in a stroller would be difficult.

 

[msmama]

I asked a similar question about a single recently. My son is hovering right around the 50 lb mark. Consensus seemed to be to check the seems and crossbars and everything to make sure nothing looked like it was close to breaking already and the go for it. Since it is my personal stroller I just figure if it does break, it has had a long run and I will rent for the rest of the trip.

I don't expect any issues though. Good luck!

 

[jrmo]

If he does not have a real physical or developmental disability that would make it difficult for him to walk I would not attempt to push a 73 Pound kid around Disney. Try to have him walk and take breaks so he can rest. I just think pushing that much weight combined around Disney in a stroller would be difficult.

The Baby Jogger series actually makes pushing a lot of weight very easy. While we are planning to have her walk for the most part, the double will be used for late nights, crowded situations and inclement weather.

When staying for 10 days, we decided it was unfair to expect a six year old walk 8-10 miles a day, especially while her sister rides. Whining would surely ensue. I'd much rather push her 73 pounds in a stroller out of the park at night than carry her. But to each their own.

Thank you to those who offered their helpful experience in relation to the weight limit!

 

[Marionnette]

We have a DD2 (23 lbs) and a taaaall DD6 (73 lbs) . The City Elite Double says it holds a hundred pounds, but the two of them will be close if not just over by our trip. We'll be renting, so not a huge layout of cash, but want to make sure we won't damage the rental. Will it handle that weight alright? TIA!

I would have a couple of concerns with the weight. As a few others have pointed out, there's a big difference between your children's weights. That's going to make it difficult to maneuver.

The other concern is that people often use their strollers to carry all of their "stuff" in addition to the children. That "stuff" has weight as well. So even if the kids are just above the weight limit, adding everything else is going to push you well above the limit.

 

[kthruz143]

Honestly you might laugh, but we have the regular city mini double. Last trip my feet started to hurt so i sat in in the stroller. I am small 4'10 100 lbs and my ds was sitting next to me. dh pushed us around for awhile and he said it was still easy to push

 

[ThreeBeans]

The Baby Jogger series actually makes pushing a lot of weight very easy. While we are planning to have her walk for the most part, the double will be used for late nights, crowded situations and inclement weather.

When staying for 10 days, we decided it was unfair to expect a six year old walk 8-10 miles a day, especially while her sister rides. Whining would surely ensue. I'd much rather push her 73 pounds in a stroller out of the park at night than carry her. But to each their own.

Thank you to those who offered their helpful experience in relation to the weight limit!

My kids walked from age 4 (I'd suggest doing a little conditioning.)

If you do decide to stroller her, if you have two adults it will be a lot easier to get a different stroller for her then try to push such disparate weights in a stroller she is unlikely to be comfortable at all in.

 

[wallawallakids]

Have you thought about renting a single and a board for the back. They hook on and most rental places have them. That way if your oldest just wants to hitch on for a bit she can stand. We do that with our twins right now (they are 5) in the parks. Of course I am unsure how it would be with varying weights as my twins are 28 and 32lbs, so fairly close. I do like the board though because they are able to take turns in the seat, take turns walking and take turns standing on the back. Plus they think the board is fun. Also, a single is soooo much easier then having a double! Just an idea. Good luck and have a great trip!

 

[dsneygirl]

The question is how comfortable will he be? If he is really tall, he may be really squished to fit into the stroller.

My DS was about 48inches on our last trip with a stroller for him. He barely fit under the canopy and his feet were almost dragging on the ground. Not very comfortable. At 6 he had no problem walking all day long.

 

[PocahontasLookALike]

From what I researched, stroller limits are 'guidelines'. Completely OPPOSITE of car seat limits which are 100% firm.

I mean, I probably wouldn't put 200lbs in a stroller rated for 100lbs, but a few over shouldn't be a problem.

 

[SueM in MN]

We have a DD2 (23 lbs) and a taaaall DD6 (73 lbs) . The City Elite Double says it holds a hundred pounds, but the two of them will be close if not just over by our trip. We'll be renting, so not a huge layout of cash, but want to make sure we won't damage the rental. Will it handle that weight alright? TIA!

I would check the specifications. Some of the ones that will hold 100 pounds say no more than 50 pounds per seat.

 

[WantToGoNow]

My first thought was the stroller would be off balance because of the weight difference. I couldn't imagine pushing a 70+ lb kid around - my ds11 (will be 12 early May weighs 72 lbs at 5'1" - I can't imagine him being in a stroller. I would put the 2 y/o in a small umbrella and let the other one walk (and no I did not push either of my younger kid past the age of 5).

 

[SueM in MN]

My first thought was the stroller would be off balance because of the weight difference. I couldn't imagine pushing a 70+ lb kid around - my ds11 (will be 12 early May weighs 72 lbs at 5'1" - I can't imagine him being in a stroller. I would put the 2 y/o in a small umbrella and let the other one walk (and no I did not push either of my younger kid past the age of 5).

My 5 foot tall adult child is only about 76 pounds.
I also can't imagine that a double stroller could be pushed with such a large child on one side and a small one on the other.

We stopped using a stroller for our non-disabled child when she was 4. We told her we couldn't push a stroller and a wheelchair, so if she wanted to come to WDW, she would have to walk. We did tell her that if she needed to rest, we would rest, but if she whined, that meant she was too tired to stay at the park. (It also helped that her sister threatened to push her in the World Showcase Lagoon if she whined).

 

[jrmo]

We were able to test drive a City Mini GT Double at Buy Buy Baby today and I was amazed. It was easier to push that double than it is to push the 2 year old in her Mac Quest! Just for the sake of science, I gave the stroller a hefty push with just my 6 year old on one side. Didn't pull to the side a bit! She does only have about an inch from the canopy, though. Does anyone know if the City Elite actually has more headroom? According to their website, the measurements are the same, but I keep reading there is more room. Thanks again to all who have chimed in about the weight limit. I appreciate your help!