Sit and Stand

[econmarie]

DD will be 4 when this kiddo arrives. I test drove a Graco Ready2Grow last weekend, and it was HUGE. It was really heavy to lift, and it was difficult to steer. It felt like I was moving a hundred grocery carts. I like the look of the Joovy Caboose Ultralight. I wish I could test drive it somewhere. I won't have an infant seat, so I don't need to worry about compatibility. Any suggestions?

[timtits]

What stroller do you have now?

[econmarie]

Mar 13, 2015 15:15:20 GMT -5 timtits said:

What stroller do you have now?

I have a BOB and an umbrella stroller. I only use the BOB for running. I use the umbrella stroller for everything else.

[erinkay]

I tested the Joovy Ultralight today at Buy Buy Baby. It was fairly compact compared to other sit & stands I've tried. But that was because the back/jump seat was unusable. If your 4 yo is going to stand all the time, it could work. It looks like the infant seat mounts on the back, too, so if you're using a bucket seat, both kids could sit. That might get you to an age where your DD doesn't need a stroller anymore. I don't see it working for my 2, though.

[erinkay]

Ok, I just reread the part where you're not using an infant seat. In that case, it really depends on how much your DD wants to sit vs stand.

[timtits]

Mar 13, 2015 16:24:00 GMT -5 econmarie said:

Mar 13, 2015 15:15:20 GMT -5 timtits said:

What stroller do you have now?

I have a BOB and an umbrella stroller. I only use the BOB for running. I use the umbrella stroller for everything else.

hmmm, see I would have just used a buggy board - my brain isn't helping today, if the Bob reclined flat I'd have just used that. And if you are used to those types of strollers you're not going to like shoving (not pushing) those strollers around. They turn like tanks.

[econmarie]

Mar 16, 2015 15:45:39 GMT -5 timtits said:

Mar 13, 2015 16:24:00 GMT -5 econmarie said:

I have a BOB and an umbrella stroller. I only use the BOB for running. I use the umbrella stroller for everything else.

hmmm, see I would have just used a buggy board - my brain isn't helping today, if the Bob reclined flat I'd have just used that. And if you are used to those types of strollers you're not going to like shoving (not pushing) those strollers around. They turn like tanks.

I've never heard of a Buggy Board. Thanks for the tip! I've thought about getting a double BOB for running, but I hate the size for the out and about...maybe I just need to get over it and embrace the size.

[econmarie]

Mar 15, 2015 18:41:38 GMT -5 erinkay said:

I tested the Joovy Ultralight today at Buy Buy Baby. It was fairly compact compared to other sit & stands I've tried. But that was because the back/jump seat was unusable. If your 4 yo is going to stand all the time, it could work. It looks like the infant seat mounts on the back, too, so if you're using a bucket seat, both kids could sit. That might get you to an age where your DD doesn't need a stroller anymore. I don't see it working for my 2, though.

Thanks for the info! There is a Buy Buy Baby a little over an hour from me. Did they have a lot of sit and stands there? I want to go to the Carmax of strollers. 

[erinkay]

econmarie, I saw at least one other Joovy model there. They were definitely superior to the Graco sit & stand that my friend has. If you want to see the Graco or Baby Trend, you could probably test them at Target if it's closer. But if you're considering a high-end double, BBB is definitely worth the trip. Don't go without a 20% off coupon (they accept Bed Bath & Beyond also).

[econmarie]

Mar 16, 2015 22:13:49 GMT -5 erinkay said:

econmarie, I saw at least one other Joovy model there. They were definitely superior to the Graco sit & stand that my friend has. If you want to see the Graco or Baby Trend, you could probably test them at Target if it's closer. But if you're considering a high-end double, BBB is definitely worth the trip. Don't go without a 20% off coupon (they accept Bed Bath & Beyond also).

Thanks!