CitiMini Double or Maclaren Double?

SkiHorse · October 2013

Anyone have experience with either of these double strollers for an infant and a toddler/preschooler?

If I get a sit-and-stand model,I'll probably go with the Joovy Too Caboose, but as an alternative idea, I'm researching reasonably light, easy-to-maneuver double strollers. Input appreciated.

FmrAFBrat · October 2013

I actually looked at both of those strollers when I was expecting but settled on the Valco Snap Dual. It's only 22 lbs so it was lighter than the Maclaren I was looking at and has a bigger basket than the City Mini. It also steers nicer IMO. It pushes 1 handed and even over grass. It's only 29 inches wide so it fits in standard doors. I really have loved using it. It's newborn rated too, so you don't need a car seat adaptor to stroll your new baby. I now have a 5 month old and a 2 year old and so far so good.

Here is the link if you have never heard if it:

https://www.valcobaby.com

You can get the blue one on Amazon right now for under $300. It is on sale. Normally it's $450. I think they are getting rid of the color.

somewhereincali · October 2013

I've owned both and they are good for different things. The maclaren is feat for travel and for super quick running into a shop or something.
Any kind of real walking outside I prefer the city mini

cavalier79 · October 2013

I looked into both also and went with the city mini. It's easier to steer one handed and canopy is great. The basket (although annoying) is still better then the maclaren.

slwprincess · October 2013

City mini. I tried the maclaren at BRU but the sunshades and super easy fold sold me on the CM. I love that thing so much!

SkiHorse · October 2013

somewhereincali said:

I've owned both and they are good for different things. The maclaren is feat for travel and for super quick running into a shop or something. Any kind of real walking outside I prefer the city mini

Thanks to you and the other folks who responded! I guess I should have clarified which Maclaren I meant. Actually, I'm interested in both the Techno and the Triumph. Which one did you have? Do you know what the major differences between the two Maclaren models are, if any?

somewhereincali · October 2013

I think the differences are in seat recline or not, the wheels are all the same.
It's just a much smaller stroller overall than the citi mini, canopies are smallish, the kids are pretty close to the ground, etc.
I love it now that my kids are 2 and long stroller walks are a thing of the past (they would much rather walk) as it takes up no space in the car. But I think the city mini is even faster to fold.

somewhereincali · October 2013

I don't think you can attach a car seat to the maclaren (or can you?) depending on how much you are in and out if the car and planning on using an infant seat that would be a deal breaker for me.
Honestly, the only reason I would go with the maclaren is if you plan on plane travel or have a really really really small trunk. Otherwise the citi mini pushes better, is easier to fold, can take the car seat, etc

LittleApple · October 2013

City Mini double. Easier to push, better sunshades and bigger basket.

ebp913 · October 2013

FmrAFBrat said:

I actually looked at both of those strollers when I was expecting but settled on the Valco Snap Dual. It's only 22 lbs so it was lighter than the Maclaren I was looking at and has a bigger basket than the City Mini. It also steers nicer IMO. It pushes 1 handed and even over grass. It's only 29 inches wide so it fits in standard doors. I really have loved using it. It's newborn rated too, so you don't need a car seat adaptor to stroll your new baby. I now have a 5 month old and a 2 year old and so far so good. Here is the link if you have never heard if it: https://www.valcobaby.com You can get the blue one on Amazon right now for under $300. It is on sale. Normally it's $450. I think they are getting rid of the color.

I would get this for a lightweight double. It's lighter than even the Maclaren.

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