Do you think???

Zippydoo · December 2012

I am 26 weeks pregnant and I have a 2 1/2 year old. I was looking at one of those double strollers. I still place my 2 1/2 year old in the cart or a stroller, I let her out here and there, but I like to keep her in there, because when I do let her out, I have to keep a close eye on her and it is hard to look around in the store. My husband stated when the new baby comes she can just stay by my side and she wouldn't need to go in a stroller. Do you think a 3 year old is too old to be placed in a stroller?

Angela814 · December 2012

Not at all. DD2 will be 2y8m when DD3 is born, but we're planning to get a sit and stand double stroller. She loves her stroller, and I can't imagine her walking the whole time at the mall or zoo.

acaudill75 · December 2012

https://www.amazon.com/Britax-B-Agile-Double-Stroller-Black/dp/B007UKIKYQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354557095&sr=8-1&keywords=britax+double+stroller+b-agile

This is what we got. We got it at BBB, and price matched. We had the Chicco key fit double stroller, which was ok because we could put the car seat in it, but it was impossible for me to push around and turn, etc. This Britax side by side is a dream!!! I can't say anything good about a sit and stand, because I wanted to try it out, but DH wanted a double stroller. I would test both out, but for the money, the Britax is great. Turns great and folds down by pushing a button and pulling up and that's it. Really simple. I guess it depends on the three yo, but DD1 is 2 yrs 8 mo, and when we are in public, she usually goes along with the program, but has her moments when she wants out. I just give her a snack to keep her quiet, because I'm too scared she'll wander off ...

jldittber · December 2012

I never used a stroller after the age of 2, and probably would have used one less but DH liked it. I used a tether for DS and wore him when I could (still would if DH would let me, he say's he'll break my back LOL).

I like what a PP poster said, can you wear LO when your 3YO needs to be in stroller.

kcisthebombdotcom · December 2012

I think it really depends on the kid. I stopped using the double stroller when my oldest was 2 since we had no need for it. My friend has two kids who are now 2 and 4.5 and uses her double stroller all the time.

I would wait to see how your child is when your new baby comes then buy it if/when you find you actually need it. Your child may still have use for the stroller now but a lot will change with time.

la79al · December 2012

My 4.5 year old still rides in our double stroller on bigger trips. She was 4 though when I started to question whether she actually needed to ride. I was very on the fence about buying a double as DD1 was always super great about staying right by my side, etc. But once DD2 was born (DD1 was almost 28 months old) I realized that if at any point I needed both hands free for any reason, I would need someplace to safely put my girls. Plus, for things like shopping, I found/find it hard to keep track of both girls and actually be able to look at anything. If you opt to go the stroller free route, you should probably be letting her walk more now to get used to staying right with you while you can still give her your full attention.

megann831 · December 2012

I think if you use a stroller often now, you'll get alot of use out of a double. Many people suggest wearing the baby, but if you're going in and out of places it's nice to just be able to take the car seat and not wake up the baby. I also like being able to keep my 3 year old contained, so if I want to shop or go for a long walk, she can sit in the stroller and play her Leap Pad

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