City select anyone?

Chatterbug6917

Just found out #2 is on the way and like a nerd I'm already looking into a double stroller, we have a city mini that I couldn't picture my life without and I love the idea of an inline double because I hate the wilderness of double strollers, ds will be 2 when baby is born just wondering if anyone uses it as a toddler and infant stroller, the seats hold up to 50lbs so I know it's capable ...any recommendations?

drpayne

I'm expecting number 2 and also love my city mini. They'll be almost 22 months apart. I debated for a long time and read a lot of reviews. Basically there is no guarantee that a 2 year old will want to sit in a stroller for all outings. I decided to get a joovy ultralight sit n stand. The older one has the option of sitting on the bench or standing. When I brought it home, DS jumped on the back so I think he will like it. I also got a double jogger for walks/ all terrain stuff. I got them both on Craigslist this time and spent less than 200 total. If we end up not loving one of them, I'm not out much or I can just resell them. I love the CM but really don't want to buy a double not knowing how much use we will get out of it.

A_Schmitz

I have to say I love my CS. Yes, making it a double makes pushing harder, thats because of the extra weight in front. But I love it. I take this stroller everywhere it's great off roading. What I love most is I can open a door and push this stroller right into a store without battling with the door. After getting this I would never recommend a side by side.
My only complaint, they might of changed it, is the carseat adporter. It's junk!! When I had ds2 the carseat would pop out and if it wasn't tied down correctly he woulda face plant right into the ground. With ds3 i am actually looking into the bassinet bc I refuse to use it again.

Kaiterz

A_Schmitz:

I have to say I love my CS. Yes, making it a double makes pushing harder, thats because of the extra weight in front. But I love it. I take this stroller everywhere it's great off roading. What I love most is I can open a door and push this stroller right into a store without battling with the door. After getting this I would never recommend a side by side. My only complaint, they might of changed it, is the carseat adporter. It's junk!! When I had ds2 the carseat would pop out and if it wasn't tied down correctly he woulda face plant right into the ground. With ds3 i am actually looking into the bassinet bc I refuse to use it again.

 I LOVED the bassinet.  It's a splurge but totally worth it.  And it has a surprisingly high weight limit, DD has even taken naps and diaper changes in it.

We really like the CS.  Yes, it's heavy, but every double is heavy.  At least this double has better maneuverability and can be switched to a single, sit and stand, etc.  I wish I would have looked at it when expecting DD.

aboynamedbarry

I LOVE my CS. I use it mostly as a single currently, but have used the second seat on many occasions with the baby I used to watch right after my Dd was born as well as with friends kids. Of course the stroller is harder to push with a second kid in there, DUH! Lol. I have to say tho that if you were to do a comparison to any other inline double you would find the CS is extremely maneuverable for its capabilities. As far as what pp said about the seats only being able to be reclined in one position, that is simply just not true. I have reclined them in both rear and forward facing as well as in several configurations.

I'm looking forward to being able to use it as a double when I have 2. The way I used to use it when nannying the 1 year old plus my daughter was my car seat with the adaptor in the top position and the 1 year old in the lower position also facing me. I really liked it and both babies seemed to like it as well :

Chatterbug6917

Thanks for the opinions ladies

ebp913

I am a member of another message board thats full of stroller queens.  If push and maneuverability are important to you, do not get the City Select.  The B-ready is the recommended inline double - better push, much more space between the seats, and better tires.  I personally will be getting a side by side because I pushed my cousins City Select around a park all day with 2 kids in it and I hated it.  Some people love it, some people hate it and I think you'll find that for many many strollers.  The main thing is what is most important to you.  

Highly recommend testing out anything before you buy and make sure you don't push it around the store empty.  Put 2 - 20 lb items in each seat and then push it and see how you feel.