Single stroller that converts to double (xp from PAL)

Auki13 · February 2013

I have been trying to do some research and my head is just spinning, lol. I currently have a 3 year old daughter (almost 3 1/2) and son who is almost 2 months. On top of this I will be nannying part time for a girl who is now 10 1/2 months. My daughter can pretty much walk everywhere, but I would like to have a seat for her in case we go somewhere with a ton of walking, but typically will use the double for my baby and the girl I will be nannying. I was originally looking at the City Select, but would prefer something more compact since I will be using the second seat for my part time job/as a backup for my daughter. There are several Phil and Ted strollers that look good, possibly the Britax B-Ready, or the UPPAbaby Vista with Rumbe seat... Am I missing any? Does anyone have any reccomendations? Opinions? Experience with any of these??? Thank you!

angelfire02 · February 2013

We have the Britax B Ready that we use as a DSNG right now and I LOVE it. We only have one toddler seat for it and probably won't get the bottom seat because we also have a Bumbleride Indie Twin, but I really, really like the Britax. It's super lightweight and easy to maneuver, the basket under neath is great and big enough for me to go to Target or the grocery store (as long as it's not a huge run). It's easy to push and easy to walk with, I really like it!

etude de la vie · February 2013

I love my city select. I have even used it as a double with a 4 year old on a toddler board (so 3 kids total) and it worked great.

I would check out holly Schultz (baby gizmo) on up you tube. She does fantastic reviews of strollers and puts every kid of almost every age in the stroller.

headgear03 · February 2013

I have the Phil and teds and love it. It's not supposed to be used like this but I have had my youngest in the bottom seat then my middle daughter in the main seat and my oldest sitting on the wheel base . She only did this for really short spans like a block or two. It's an awesome stroller !

Auki13 · February 2013

Thanks everyone for the input, I am going to look up the reviews! I was trying to find something like that myself and couldn't get anything.

MrsLele · February 2013

I love our B Ready! I only have one child, but have already used the second seat with my friend's toddler and she loved riding in it! The basket is great and the seats are so comfy. The UPV is a fantastic stroller, easy to steer as a double, but the rumble seat only has one configuration. I liked the stadium seating of the CS, but it is very hard to push as a double, has a much bigger footprint and I HATED the cross bar on it, I always kicked it and I'm not even tall. These factors, combined with the Free Ride Event and Registry Rewards, made the B Ready the perfect option for our family.

Mrs.KMid · February 2013

I have the Uppa baby with the rumble seat and love it, when I babysat my godson I would snap him in with car seat adjuster and my daughter would be in the rumble seat. It was easy to push around with 2 kids and easy to get them in and out, I'm a fan.

FifisMommy · February 2013

MrsLele:
I love our B Ready! I only have one child, but have already used the second seat with my friend's toddler and she loved riding in it! The basket is great and the seats are so comfy. The UPV is a fantastic stroller, easy to steer as a double, but the rumble seat only has one configuration. I liked the stadium seating of the CS, but it is very hard to push as a double, has a much bigger footprint and I HATED the cross bar on it, I always kicked it and I'm not even tall. These factors, combined with the Free Ride Event and Registry Rewards, made the B Ready the perfect option for our family.

RE: The Free Ride Event -- It's only 15% for Britax, right? They have the 2012 in the black for $339.99 (online) right now, so we were planning on going this weekend. So wish I could get that full 25%!

ETA: I am losing it today. I am mixing this up with BRU's Trade-In event. Duh.

jillianjigs7 · February 2013

Not sure what your budget is but we are looking at the Bugaboo Donkey. It becomes a mono or duo.

MrsLele · February 2013

FifisMommy:
MrsLele:
I love our B Ready! I only have one child, but have already used the second seat with my friend's toddler and she loved riding in it! The basket is great and the seats are so comfy. The UPV is a fantastic stroller, easy to steer as a double, but the rumble seat only has one configuration. I liked the stadium seating of the CS, but it is very hard to push as a double, has a much bigger footprint and I HATED the cross bar on it, I always kicked it and I'm not even tall. These factors, combined with the Free Ride Event and Registry Rewards, made the B Ready the perfect option for our family.
RE: The Free Ride Event -- It's only 15% for Britax, right? They have the 2012 in the black for $339.99 (online) right now, so we were planning on going this weekend. So wish I could get that full 25%!
ETA: I am losing it today. I am mixing this up with BRU's Trade-In event. Duh. 

Yes, the Free Ride event is maybe once a year. However, if you are getting the B Ready, I would look into the Registry Rewards program, you can qualify for a free convertible car seat!

ali26 · February 2013

The main difference I've noticed about the city select vs the other seats you've mentioned is that the weight limit for the second seat is 35 pounds for most (and 45 for the select). I don't love the idea of putting a small child basically on the ground so that steered me away from most other options, since DD is already over 30 pounds.

That being said I went with the select and don't like it at all for the reasons someone else mentioned. I'm actually trying to sell it since I haven't bought the attachments yet, and plan on getting a double jogger instead. Ill use that for long outings and my regular single for short trips (hate the select as a single- way too bulky).

tolicakes · February 2013

Another, much cheaper option is the Joovy Ultralight Caboose Too. It now has a complete second seat attachment. Then there's also the running board that can be used.

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