Fairy Dust Strollers

The InStep Quick N Z Bicycle Trailer is a great way to take your child for a bike ride or jog. The trailer can be made completely weatherproof (in terms of rain and wind) in case you come across a stray rain shower on your ride/run. It is easy to set-up on your bike using a quick pin connection.

Other features-

- Easy to connect to your bike, once you have the quick release through the spindle
- Can fit two children (although it is a tight fit)
- Rolls smoothly
- Reflective design – it is very easy to see on the road

A few drawbacks

- Your child sits on the canvas – there is not a hard seat
- I am not a huge fan of the safety restraints – they are not designed with comfort in mind.
- Unless it is folded down this thing takes up a lot of space.

Final Verdict –

A great option for a pul behind trailer – while it doesn’t look too comfortable it is a great way to take your child along for a ride!

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I am in the market for a double stroller, and looking for opinions! I like the baby jogger elite, so far and possibly a valco side by side.. what do you have and are you happy with it?

Thanks!!

I do not have twins myself (or even two kids, just one one!) but after seeing this in a baby store, I played with it (couldn’t help myself!) and fell in love.

It’s called a first wheels city system or something like that.

http://deals2u.com.au/Firstwheels-City-Twin-Pram-P7080.aspx

http://deals2u.com.au/Firstwheels-Bassinet-with-Carry-P7083.aspx

It is a twin pram, side by side, that can also attach bassinettes. Even of you don’t have twins, you can use one side as a stroller for the older tot, and one for a newborn, as a bassinette. You can make them face outwards, or inwards at the flick of a switch.

For how big it looks, it folds up quite nicely considering the size.

have a 2.5 yr old tall daughter 38 inches, a new baby on the way looking for a stylish stoller for two that is east to run errands with any thoughts on the ones below? I would like it to be compatible with peg perego infant seat or suitable to hold infants

Maclaren Techno twin
tike tech cityx3 double
baby jogger city mini

You might rethink a double stroller for this age gap, you will likely only use it for a short time and really it is much easier (and better for baby) to wear the baby and use the stroller for your older child. By the time the baby is ready to go in the stroller much, your older child will likely prefer to walk.

The baby jogger city mini is nice and fairly narrow for a double. Really easy to push. But really, any double is going to be big and difficult to fit through narrow store aisles. You might check out the Phil and Ted’s strollers, they are a larger single that can be converted to a double with an extra seat either in the "basket" area or on top.

i am looking for a double stroller for my one year old twin girls. i am looking for one that is side by side but easy to get through doors. i would like to keep the price range no more than $200. i’ve been looking online at walmart, target, and babys r us, but can’t seem to find what i am looking for. i would prefer one with the bigger wheels and only one in front, i believe they call it a jogger. any suggestions or links are much appreciated. thanks in advance!

For my twin girls, I had a Maclaren Twin Traveller and LOVED it! It can be used from birth and up! It is easy to maneuver and fit through any door way and aisle that I went down! It was also light weight, easy to get in and out of the car! And easy to clean!

Please help me in narrowing down a stroller. We are parents of twins. We never jog but walk over the sidewalks and visit the stores and mall a lot.

I am shopping for a twin stroller and have narrowed it down to
1.city mini double (http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-Double-Jogging-Stroller/dp/B002LBZS9E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1263085794&sr=1-2)
2.BOB revolution 12" AW Duallie (http://www.amazon.com/BOB-Revolution-Aluminum-Duallie-Stroller/dp/B0011Y0GQ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
3.Combi twin sport EX stroller (Wasabi)

Must Have
1.Safe
2.The most important thing for is comfort for baby. That is nice fabric that does not become too sweaty. Good support for the back. Got to have a cushion.
3.Should have independent reclining seats
4.Should have full shades that are independent of each other
5.Reasonably light below 30 lb
6.Should fit into our SUV.
7.Easy to maneuver

Nice to have
1.Should have reasonable storage
2.Must have or have accessories for snack tray and parent cup holder

Parents of twins please share your experience
Currently we have the snap and go and it does a very great job. However we do not want to have a tandem stroller as the baby sitting in the rear keeps on kicking the baby in the front.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful responses. I really like the Bob dualle 12"AW. However my wife had a tough time folding it and lifting it up so I have to rule that one out. The city mini seems to flimsy. Even the sales person said that it is not good for the childs back and it is recommended to add a hardboard. So I ruled that one out to so I am left with only Combi sports LX stroller. So I am thinking about trying this one out. Any advise from combi stroller users for twins?

This link has a bunch of user reviews for the BOB Revolution, which I think is a great stroller. http://www.joggingstrollerratings.com/53/bob-revolution-duallie-stroller-review/

However, I actually prefer the baby jogger citi, but I don’t like the mini- I find it too small. Here are some reviews on the City Classic model, I think it’s a better design than the mini, and it has all the features you were looking for.

http://www.joggingstrollerratings.com/49/baby-jogger-city-classic-double-jogging-stroller/

I want a front to back double stroller with car seat attachment capabilities. I also want tires that are more like the jogger type, heavy duty. I found one that is almost suitable except for the negative reviews, as it’s 50 lbs. and hard to break down to fit in a vehicle. Any help would be appreciated.

The most popular front to back (inline stroller) out there is the Phil and Teds line of strollers. They can accept a carseat and are right under 30 pounds all setup for 2 children.

Can be found at: http://www.babology.com/category/brands.phil_and_teds/

I have a 6 month old and a 3 1/2 year old. We often go to the park and my 3 1/2 year old ends up riding with my six month old in a stroller as he is tired after the park. I have found this stroller http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=&q=double+jogger+stroller&cid=9608840783481264343&ei=GddNTOe9NqLwMrK57YoP&sa=title&ved=0CBcQ8wIwATgA#p for sale used for $30 and its 25 miles away from my house. Do you think I should get it?

As long as it’s safe and in good condition, hell yeah! Those are very expensive strollers. $30 is dirt cheap! Just wash the fabric part and wipe the frame down with a cleaner. It will definitely make your life easier having a double stroller!

I have a instep jogger and can’t get it to fold. Your supposed to be able to push button on handle to the left then push in button on back of handle- but when I do this it doesn’t seem to do anything. Any suggestions?

When you push the button, it releases a lock, then you can twist the handle, which releases the actual latch, then the stroller collapses.

Sounds more complicated than it actually is. It takes a second to figure it out, then it’s easy once you see it work.

Try to see if the salesperson at the store where you bought it can demonstrate it on one of their models.

We are due to have our second child in March/May and since my son was huge I am guessing our second child will be also. I like to take long walks with my son for exercise and so I am thinking ahead to a double stroller. I thought the Joovy Caboose sit n stand would be perfect but Im reading some stuff online about issues with an infant carseat in at the same time the toddler is on the back bench. I need to find something that will seat both of these big kiddos and yet not hog the entire sidewalk Do they make such a stroller (I mean besides the one called a car lol)The common complaint I see for the side by sides seem to be that they are impossible to maneuver for everyday tasks etc. otherwise Id jump on the double jogger. Whats your experiences?

how old is your first. if he can stand get a buggy board

http://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/?menuId=91

it attaches to the stroller for your older one to stand on

I have an 18 month old and second child due in april. I am looking for a really good double stroller. I really like the jogging strollers but are they able to hold a carseat for the infant??? please let me know if any of you have suggestions! thanks. also, i would need a snack tray for my 18 month old. he loves his snacks. do joggers have this?

There are double strollers that have the infant car carrier. The one I have the front converts from a seat to hold any brand of carrier. The one I have is a sit to stand and I love it. My first two kids are 21 months apart and it was perfect.