Do I really need a double stroller?

l_elizabeth

I am on the fence with whether or not we will really need a double stroller. I have friends with two little ones who tell me they don't have one and don't need one-- if they go to a store, both kids are in the car or one walks. If they do need a stroller, it's usually when both parents are home and both parents can push a single. I don't know what to do, but I don't want to spend a million dollars either. I'm considering the Baby Jogger City Mini double (last year's version on sale right now), but if I don't really need it, I don't want to waste the money. Thoughts? I am mostly a SAHM, so I will be the one juggling the kids most of the time.

l_elizabeth

Sorry, didn't see post below which basically discusses the same thing.

moonfaerie

#2 was born on 11/23, and by mid-December I was going nuts w/o a double stroller. I don't always use it; sometimes I wear #2 and put #1 in the single stroller, and at the grocery store I wear #2 and have #1 ride in the cart. But I am very glad to have my double for when I want it. I love having a double for trips to the mall or library, or on the boardwalk at the beach, walking the track for exercise, etc. I don't always want to walk as slow as #1 does, and if she gets tired I want her to have a place to sit. Also, I don't always let #1 walk - it's easier to have both kiddos in the stroller than have to keep an eye on #1 while she walks.

maramarrie

For me the double is a necessity, even today. I use it all the time and I'm a SAHM. I do a lot of errands and "window shopping" just to get us out of the house and give us something to do. When we browse stores it's the best way to give them a comfy place to sit/lay/sleep while I go from store to store without having to get them in/out of the car. In 95 degree weather it isn't practical to wear one in the carrier and use the single stroller for the other one; though I do this when the weather is milder or when the situation is right for it. We don't have two single strollers and DH would likely think it ridiculous if we did.