We are expecting our second baby this fall, our son will be just she of two when the new baby arrives. We currently have (and love!) an Uppababy Vista. The plan was always to but the second seat when we had a second baby, but I was just looking at it and the weight limit is 35lbs. My son is currently 33 lbs so I'm worried he would be way too big for it by the time the new baby is old enough to sit in that seat. I'm also a little concerned that he won't like riding below the main seat or won't be comfortable down there. (He's a big kid!)
We live in an urban area so I need a stroller that can fit through doorways and that I can take on public transit, as well as take in the car occasionally. Ideally I want something that I can snap my graco snugride in as well. We use the stroller daily now, so I imagine my son will still be using it frequently when the new baby comes.
So my question is if I should just get the second seat for my UBV or should I look at buying a double stroller? Has anyone been in a similar situation? Does anyone have a recommendation for a double stroller if that's the route we decide to go? I've been looking at the Valco Snap double and the City Mini GT double online but haven't seen them in person and am open to suggestions.
Sorry about the novel, and thanks in advance!
Re: UBV + second seat vs. double stroller
we're in this predicament.
I haven't bought the rumble seat yet based on the reviews of it..they're not stellar and it seems like an older child probably doesn't want to sit low and stare at the back of an infant seat. I'm not a huge fan of our UBV. I'm mostly lugging it in and out of the trunk. We tend to use the UC G Luxe more unless we're going to the bike path or walking around the neighborhood.
DD is 22 lbs and 15 months. #2 will be here when she is 19 months...so i'm still debating what to do and was thinking I could possibly get away with wearing #2 and using the UBV since on weekends DH is usually with me and we could use the G luxe as well. I'm not sure how unrealistic this is! Friends gave us a double maclaren umbrella, so I'm holding off on a double stroller just yet and seeing what we can get away with until #2 would be able to sit in an umbrella.
but..if your LO is already 33lbs..I don't know if I'd invest in the rumble seat..i know they're not expensive but the shelf life seems like it would be short for you unless you can find it at a consignment shop etc.
Thanks for your response, and congratulations on #2! I don't think I'd be very happy if I had to lug my stroller in and out of the car every day. We also have a GLuxe that we use in the car and on transit from time to time, but only use the Vista in the car once every few weeks. I've considered baby wearing also, but I don't want to rely on that for my only option. I think I want a seat for each kid, especially if I can snap my car seat in. I also don't really want to spend $600 on a third stroller that I'll have to find storage for. Tough decision!!
Emily 8.8.08
Madeline 1.2.11
William 8.5.12
Does anyone have any opinions on the Snap vs the City Mini GT?
this is a great thread!
I never thought about selling the UBV..but I just saw a local consginment store say they were looking for used ones. We have so many accessories for it as well.
Did any one use the Citi Mini with the infant seat adapter?
I guess my biggest concern would be what to do with #2 while she's a newborn. The most use we got out of the UBV was with the infant seat adapter while I was on maternity leave. I barely use it with my 15 month old just because it's heavy and bulky (to me) and just a big stroller to get in and out of the trunk. DD#1 will remain in daycare while I'm on maternity leave. Just wondering if it would wise to wait a little while if I were to sell the UBV until #2 is a little bigger and can tolerate sitting up in a stroller
Emily 8.8.08
Madeline 1.2.11
William 8.5.12
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One more question, how do both of these strollers handle in the snow? Not that I'm going to be trudging through the tundra, but I do use my stroller on snowy/icy sidewalks in the winter so it needs to handle reasonably well in bad weather.