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amother

Navy

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 1:01 pm

I have a 2 year old and a newborn. Both are average weight for their ages. We are both on the tall side. I live in the suburbs, don't have a car during the day, so I need a double for walking around the neighborhood, maybe getting a few things at the store, but not for big shopping or walking more than a mile or so. I need something lightweight and compact when folded, because I live in an apartment and I need to carry it down the stairs on Shabbos. I don't have a huge budget. I would like something easy to maneuver. The kids like to interact with each other.

Should I get an umbrella stroller? Do they not hold up? Or do I need something more than that?

TIA!

mha3484

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 1:03 pm

I have heard great things about the contours elite. I think that it fits your criteria. There is a mode where the seats can face each other. http://asthestrollerturns.com/tag/contours/

seeker

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 1:33 pm

Umbrella strollers are not known for their ease of pushing, a good one won't be less expensive than a decent non-umbrella stroller, and the folding isn't necessarily easier than a regular stroller with a good fold either. If you're looking at umbrellas you'd probably do better with the city mini or something similar.

amother

White

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 1:51 pm

mha3484 wrote:

I have heard great things about the contours elite. I think that it fits your criteria. There is a mode where the seats can face each other. http://asthestrollerturns.com/tag/contours/

Different amother but similar issue (2 year old and expecting). Can you tell me what you heard about it? I was thinking of getting the options elite but I didn't know how heavy it was...
I want a nice big basket for groceries but not so heavy or bulky that I can't carry it.
Thanks!

mha3484

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 1:52 pm

I dont have it I have just read good reviews. I linked to one above. The writer runs an extremely popular stroller group in my area and really knows her stuff.

gande

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:06 pm

The baby jogger City mini is a great lightweight stroller with many amazing features. Look into it. I have mine for quite a few years and I love it.

Smile1234

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:21 pm

Mountain buggy duet is a good option for a narrow side by side. But only if your two year old isn't a chunky one.

spring13

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 3:46 pm

If you want something light that will fold up small, try a Kinderwagon Hop. It's a tandem (front-back) umbrella with a nice small footprint. You could also check out the Phil and Teds Dot, and the Valco Snap Duo or Zee Two.

wiki

Wed, Nov 18 2015, 8:07 pm

Valco Snap Duo sounds like a good idea. Really light, and particularly excels at stair-bouncing.

amother

Navy

Thu, Nov 19 2015, 9:07 am

Thank you!!

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