Stroller help for 3 under 2

[dashuria]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for advice on strollers. I'm expecting twins and my DS will be about 22 months when they are born if I make it full term. I just cannot imagine him not needing a stroller for outings anytime soon so I'm trying to find one that will accommodate all three kiddos. I would also love a stroller that I can click the twin's carseats into.  The only thing I'm really finding is the Joovy Big Caboose Stand-On Triple Stroller. The downside is it seems HUGE and I'm worried about it fitting in the car and setting it up. Does anyone have experience with it? Neither our local Babies-R-Us or Target have it in stock so I can't see it person.

I'm starting to lean towards just getting a double stroller that I can snap one baby's carseat into, put DS in one of the seats and just wear the second baby. Does this seem more manageable? I need advice from those who have been-there-done-that! Or if you have stroller suggestions that accommodate three that I'm not seeing please let me know. Thanks so much!

[nomnom]

Tl;dr It depends on what kind of outing.

We got a quad stroller for 4u2. It folds and fits in our suburban, but it's very heavy and unwieldy and we actually broke it a week ago because of a bit of poor design. I think we'll mostly use it for to and from daycare (half mile walk) and if we plan to go somewhere like the zoo.

Otherwise we'll use the joovy twin roo and a regular double stroller. Two doubles are so much easier to haul than the giant stroller. For regular use, I'd recommend a double stroller and a carrier if the triple seems too unwieldy. You may not know that until you can test the triple stroller (like we didn't know how the quad stroller would do).

For shopping trips, we'll both go, go during daycare, or use some combo of carrier(s), double stroller(s), cart, and kid leashes depending on availability. I may even call ahead to have the store reserve a cart with two seats for me at the entrance.

[luvboston]

Englacha 2 in 1 cozy x rider

We have this and a baby jogger city select it has saved our lives.

[twobananas]

For most things, we use our double bob and have our 2 year old sit in the foot area (we also fit our 4 year old too, so it's our quad stroller ).

[mc13]

Our oldest was 19 months when our twins were born. We have the City Select with glider board and a regular Maclaren twin techno umbrella stroller. We use the City Select for almost everything when out with the 3 girls but use the Maclaren when we travel and take the train into the city then 1 baby or the toddler goes in a baby carrier.

[DVMmomma]

nomnom, I just can't with the 4u2. Are you still alive? You seem to be alive.

[richzep]

Pretty much what everyone said. My toddler was 19 months when the twins came along. I have the city select. Toddler and baby were in stroller. Second baby was worn. When toddler turned 2.5, he was old enough for the glider. So I got that. But he hates it. He's 3 now and still likes the stroller. So I still have him sit and still wear one of the twins or I'll put a leash on and have her walk next to me. She seems to like that. I'm actually thinking of getting a triple stroller. They're all still pretty young so I may use it at least for another year I think.

[schmella]

I know Valco makes a double that accommodates a Joey seat to make it a triple stroller- a lot of MoMs in my area love it

[nomnom]

DVMmomma Yes, quite alive. It's easier the second time and we're blessed with relatively easy, happy children. Sometimes it is very loud, too. 😨

[nomnom]

twobananas if I tried to have my 18mo son ride on the front he'd probably try to stick his fingers in the wheel.

[lindsay]

We got the joovy triple caboose that you mentioned. Haven't used it yet since twins aren't here, but I can tell you it is long when folded down. You need a big SUV or van to fit it in. We have an Odyssey and I think it could fit across, and it definitely fits when we fold a seat down and put it in long-ways. I can take some pictures if you tell me what you want to see!

[dashuria]

Ya'll are the best! These are the suggestions I was looking for, thank you!

nomnom, ah that stinks the quad stroller broke! Yes, I'm eager to test a triple and see how it is and how big it is. I think we may end up doing a double with a combo of wearing/leashes like you mentioned. I already know that when I have bad days with the three littles I'm going to think of you with 4 under 2 to help me through! #supermom

luvboston, whoa, that is SO cool! Seriously going to consider that. I had never even heard of/imagined something like that.

twobananas, Oh that's interesting that there is room for your 2yr old to sit in the front area! So clever, I'm going to check that out!

mc13, See, this is why I need you guys. Didn't even know about the glider board. Thanks!

12345, ah I'm too late to see the picture, sorry! But I think I get it from your description, thanks!

lindsay, thanks! We are actually considering buying the Odyssey or Sienna and I'm curious to know how the Joovy would fit. If you remember to snap a pic next time you have the stroller loaded up that would be great, thanks! No worries if you aren't able to.

[luvboston]

dashuria it's super well made and the kids love it, it's very easy to get on and off as they designed it properly.

[twobananas]

Mar 27, 2017 23:30:12 GMT -5 nomnom said:

twobananas if I tried to have my 18mo son ride on the front he'd probably try to stick his fingers in the wheel.

Well he'd learn pretty quick that that's a bad idea! 😉

[thesportsgal]

I had a craigslist alert set up for triple strollers (our oldest was 22 months as well when the twins were born) and I was SO excited to finally get a hit and we have the Baby Jogger Triple that I LOVE (since I hear triples are hard). It's a beast but I like it for longer walks. For shorter ones, we use the Radio Flyer wagon. We also use the triple wagon for trips to the zoo and whatnot since like I said, the triple stroller is a beast

Good luck!!

[babys2015]

Any advice for when twins are older and then a singleton?

My boys will be 26 months when baby 3 comes. Should I invest in a triple or just do some form of baby wearing?

[nomnom]

babys2015 Baby wearing sounds easier unless you get a triple that takes a car seat.

[schmella]

Apr 4, 2017 14:15:35 GMT -5 babys2015 said:

Any advice for when twins are older and then a singleton?

My boys will be 26 months when baby 3 comes. Should I invest in a triple or just do some form of baby wearing?

Baby wearing sounds way simpler for the time being, then maybe the board on your double when the boys are ready for it?