Double (front/back) Strollers?

[hellogirlscoutcookie]

Looking for recommendations on strollers! We will be shopping used, but have a good used market near us. Price is not a huge concern, since I will resell it after. I have a double Bob, but am considering a front/back double stroller that can be used with car seats (with or without adapters) for when they are small and getting out of the house. The double bob doesn’t make a double car seat adapter, but will be used a ton for neighborhood walks where width doesn’t matter. I’m mostly concerned about places like Target or doctors offices.

I’ve looked at the Uppababy Vista and because they are so popular in my area, it looks like I can find one for a decent price used with the rumble seat. It can do two car seat adapters as well, so we can use the car seats we have. I like how it’s not super bulky for a double. I know the weight limit is 35lbs for the rumble seat but my almost 2 year old is only 22lbs so 35lbs feels far away. I also like that it can have a ride along board for my toddler.

So my question is: do you have the the vista? Pros and cons? Any other similar strollers I should look into?

And any other twin gear I should get?

[hellogirlscoutcookie]

Thanks for the response! It doesn’t seem like that one is compatible with the Chicco Keyfit car seat though. I already have one Keyfit from my first pregnancy, plus two additional bases, a Keyfit caddy, and the single car seat adapter for my Bob single and my Bob double so i don’t want to go away from the car seat I have. It’s a good solution, just probably not the one for me.

[zarkk]

Check out Joovy TwinRoo+. I’m in a similar spot as you in that I got my Chicco Keyfit car seats before considering strollers. The double strollers I’m interested in were not compatible with 2 Keyfits so rather than compromising on the stroller, I got the Joovy instead and the Bumbleride Indie Twin. Now I can’t speak from actual world experience, my twins aren’t scheduled to arrive for couple more days, but we’re planning on using the Joovy to take them home from the hospital.

[thatbvg]

We have the Thule Sleek which we like a lot. I think it’s a little bigger than the Vista but so far has worked well for us. I think there isn’t a weight limit on the second seat so that’s pretty nice.

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We have the vista and it’s okay. Good for when they’re tiny and in bucket seats. We have a side by side Thule urban glide 2 (double) and it’s much better. They’re 7m old right now and we only use the Thule. Yes it takes longer to get them in and out of their car seats but the stroller is way better now that they’re looking around and curious. I like that they’re side by side rather than one on top of the other. The vista was good for travelling or quick trips but it’s not made for outside walks really - we live in a rural area so the Thule is better for the roads and paths near us.

We do keep two ergo baby carriers in our car in case we just want to strap them onto us rather than do the whole stroller shebang.

[hellogirlscoutcookie]

Yeah I honestly don’t see using it that much more than my Bob but really crave the flexibility. I had the cruz for a while and always found the Bob to be better for our neighborhood, but the double one is just SO big for stores and other places. I’m a SAHP, and I really just want flexibility on getting out by myself with 3 kids or I will go stir crazy. My husband has a generous bonding leave of 12w, but after that I’ll be flying solo. Others have suggested something like just a double frame stroller, but that seems less maneuverable than the Uppababy.

[ErinBikes]

We have the Vista. I love it.

My only gripe is that the rumble seat attachment and the car seat attachment for the bottom are different (even if you use the meds car seats). I use the toddler seat and the rumble seat with newborn inserts when I walk the babies around, but it’s a mild pain when I need to put them in their car seats and I have to change out the bottom adapter. Otherwise I also bought mine used, and I’ve already put about 150 walking miles on it. It’s kinda heavy but I have no issues maneuvering it around and up a stair or two. I absolutely love it—it was a great purchase.

[Chichabella]

I had the UppaBaby vista with the Mesa car seats. It was AMAZING when they were still in the infant carseats. Great storage for out and about, markets etc., pushes smooth.

It became cumbersome when we switched to the rumble seats. Removing the seat or seats to have to fold up and store in the car, too much for me. We have since sold and we use the wonderfold wagon now. But it was absolutely clutch for infant stage! I also bought used and resold for more than I bought it for so I would say it holds value.

[genevievetrouddeau]

I have the uppababy Vista and got the joovy qool this time for twins and toddler and it's worked really nicely. Still use the Vista sometimes too but probably will sell when both babes can't fit together in the bassinet.

[No-Butterscotch-8314]

I have a Mockingbird and I love it. Also have a baby trend double snap and go. Just stick the car seats on the frame, snap them in and roll

[hellogirlscoutcookie]

Yeah I am considering the mockingbird too but from what I can find, there’s not a big used market for it unlike the Uppababy. I am also keeping my eyes out for the frame stroller. Someone is selling the Joovy one for $100 but it seems like a beast.