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DSNG vs Valco: Strollers for 3 under 2

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Hi all, 

I know there are a lot of stroller threads, but I have some specific questions. Twins due date in November, DS will be about 18-19 months old in Oct when they might arrive (or they may arrive much earlier but will likely be in NICU for a long time if so).

SO we have the valco trimode with joey seat for when all 3 are older, able to sit in it or recline, etc.

 The questions are,

1. Do we need a DSNG too? I used the infant carseat carrier SO MUCH with DS, to keep him asleep/napping when out and about. But I don't know how out and about I will be with 2 newborns and a 1 1/2 year old, so is it really worth it to use an infant carrier stroller?

2. Do the Chicco keyfits really fit in the DSNG or not? I'm so confused, some reviews on Amazon, etc say they do not, others say they do with some adjustments. Does anyone fit the Chiccos? If not, is there another Chicco double carrier stroller like the DSNG? (I only saw ones made for singles)

Thank you in advance for any advice on this issue! 

 

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Re: DSNG vs Valco: Strollers for 3 under 2

  • hoping4morehoping4more member
    I believe the valco seats fully recline and in theory could be used from newborn. I never had 3 under 2 but I kept my girls in their buckets as long as possible and loved having a stroller to clip seats into! (no clue on chiccos I had gracos)
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  • SoldiersGreenBeanSoldiersGreenBean

    We had both the Valco + joey seat and the DSNG.  We used the DSNG almost exclusively when they were teeny tiny.  It was invaluable.

    Do you think that you'll be able to not get out of the house with your older one?  Because we had DD1, we got out a lot earlier with the twins than we did with DD.

    I can't answer your 2nd question.  We had Gracos.

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  • CourtneySueCourtneySue member

    We have both strollers & are in the same setup as you. I really just want to use the DSNG for their dr appts when I leave DS behind so I dont have to move them out of their car seats.

    We also have gracos.

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  • JoshsbabymommaJoshsbabymomma
    DS1 was exactly 15 months when the twins were born. I was planning to get the city mini double next spring, but am convinced we need the valco with Joey seat. Right now we use the DSNG with the Chico key fit 30s. I haven't gone anywhere on my own though, the twins are only 3 weeks. When we go out dS1 gets his umbrella stroller, he just started walking. I figure through the winter it will be nice to have them in their carriers. Hope that helps. 
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  • HazelEyes730HazelEyes730 member
    I haven't taken all 3 out by myself yet, but we do have the DSNG and it is perfect. Can't imagine having to take them out of their carseats to put them in a stroller. We go out a lot and DD is in her own stroller and the boys in the DSNG. We are going to be buying the valco zee two with joey soon. I want it for walks by myself and when the boys are a little older. Can't help with the chicos, we use graco.
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  • kiwi443kiwi443 member

    We have both and DS was 2y4m when the twins were born. 

    I'd get the DSNG as well. Even if you just use it for dr. appointments, it's so worth it. You may also find it helpful when grocery shopping. Now that my girls are a bit heavier, it's harder to wear one in the sling. I usually push them in the DSNG and pull DS in a cart. It's kind of awkward, but they're all contained. The valco is an amazing stroller, but it is very heavy to load/unload. You can put newborns in it as the seats recline back very far, but it's nice to have the option of leaving them in the carseats.

    The Chicco Keyfits DO work with the DSNG. There are several youtube videos available that will show you how to do it.

     

     

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  • karebearmccroarkarebearmccroar member
    OK, thanks. All good advice, I think we might get a DSNG too. Thanks!
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