2 under 1 (just about) stroller question!!
So- which do I want? A stroller that is side by side or one long one? I don't have any ideas on this and none of my friends had kids this close together. DD will be 12 months when #2 arrives. She is already crawling and standing up holding on to things- and she walks holding on to things, so I would be surprised if she wasn't walking already but I just think a sit and stand won't really work for things like the zoo or amusement parks or whatever.
But I don't know the advantages of a side by side or a long double (not sure what they are called)...
Also- any other thoughts on things I need? here is my list:
Another crib
A convertible carseat for DD
Another crib mattress
Bedding
Other than that if we have a boy I will get clothes, but I don't really know what else I will need that I don't already have!
Momma to Ms. C age 16 months and Mr. C age 3 months!
Re: 2 under 1 (just about) stroller question!!
I chose a side-by-side all terrain stroller (it's called a Phil&Teds E3 twin, but you can only find them online because they are no longer in production). I got a great deal on it, it turns on a dime and has a smooth ride (because it has rubber wheels - like a bicycle). It only weighs 33 lbs, which is reasonable in the world of double strollers, and it fits through all doors. I'm so happy I chose a side-by-side instead of a tandem. Someone gave us a used tandem as a gift, and I hate it. It is so long and heavy, and takes up my entire trunk. If you have the $ to spend and want a tandem, you'd probably want to go with something like a BJ City Select.
As far as the rest of your list goes, that's about all of the big items we bought. You may want to tack on other little things like another hamper, white noise machines (trust me, you'll need them), etc.
You'll definitely need a double stroller with a 12 mo old, even if she is walking. But it's really hard to recommend a stroller without knowing how you'll use it. E.g., do you need something all terrain to go through parks and over rough curbs, do you need something compact to get through shops and on skinny sidewalks, will you use it to go to the park and the zoo where there's plenty of space, will you keep it in your car so need easy open/fold, will you keep it in your garage where there's room for a big one, etc.? Then you can start narrowing down what you want/need and start test-driving.
Otherwise, I think your list is complete - I bought next to nothing for my 2nd!
I'll be using for parks, zoo, mall and shopping. Other than that we don't really do much that would require all terrain. I will probably keep it stored in my car like I do with hers now- I have a volvo xc90 so trunk space isn't a real issue.
This is the only thing I feel in over my head about!
It's such an overwhelming decision, I know. I agonized. If I were you, I'd go to a good baby store where they have a lot of different doubles models and just take a look. That will really help you decide. We have a BJ City Select. I don't love it
Honestly, I would have preferred an SBS, but I needed a narrow wheelbase because I live in a city where there isn't much room in store aisles, etc.
Other than the stroller, crib and second car seat, we didn't buy any extra gear. Eventually we'll need a second high chair, but we held off on that for now.
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