Strollers for Multiples
Need a stroller for multiples? Heather has done your research for you!
"Shopping for a stroller when I was pregnant with my first child was fun. There were so many options in a variety of colors and styles. Purchasing a stroller for our triplets was a completely different experience. The very first challenge we faced was that triplet strollers are not sold in most stores. They must be ordered online; touching, feeling, and testing were not an option. I soon found that there is no such thing as a 'chic' triple stroller and focused on finding one that was safe, easy to push, comfortable, easily collapsible, and fit in the back of our minivan and through standard doors. After much research, I acquiesced that no such triple stroller exists and now find myself the proud owner of 3 triple strollers.
The first stroller we purchased was the Triple Decker by Double Decker Stroller. This tandem stroller compares to the 'Snap N Go' for three (twin model also available). It is lightweight, compatible with many infant carrier models, and super easy to collapse and travel with. Unfortunately, at 8 months my babies have just about outgrown their infant carriers so this stroller will no longer work for us. Toddler seats are available for this model, but we opted not to purchase them as they don't recline and there is no sun canopy. But I give the Triple Decker my highest recommendation as a first triple stroller.
The second stroller we purchased is the Runabout by Berg Design. This is a wonderful tandem style stroller and is available with 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 seats. It is safe, sturdy, and fairly easy to push. I find it a bit heavy to push on long walks but love it for short walks or for indoor use. I have found that if you push down the handle bar, remove the back seat, and are very strong you can put it in the back of a minivan. A car hitch is also available. I also highly recommend this stroller.
The most recent, and hopefully the last triple stroller purchase we will have to make, is a triple jogger by Mountain Buggy
There are other triple stroller options available for families with different requirements. Check out Peg Perego, Baby Trend, The Trio, Baby Jogger Q, and Inglesina.
Lastly, you will quickly learn that strollers for multiples are very pricey. If you are unable to purchase new, I have found that there are great secondhand ones available on eBay, Craigslist, Children's Orchard, and Kid to Kid for a fraction of the cost."
Comments
I think strollers for multiples should be way more readily available. They are great for families w/ little ones close in age as well. When you have a newborn and a 2 or 3 year old who isn't going to or can't walk where ever you're going, being able to fit them both in a stroller is wonderful.
Posted by: tracyp | November 8, 2007 9:36 AM | Reply to this comment
Did you come across any triple strollers with a base compatible with Britax car seats? I need a travel system for triplets but dont want to be forced into buying Graco or Peg Perego car seats.
Posted by: Christina | February 10, 2009 6:53 PM | Reply to this comment
Hi Christina, I checked with Heather - here is what she had to say:
"I do not know of any triplet strollers that are compatible with Britax. That said, she should see if she could try the Britax carrier on the Triple Decker. If she doesn't know anyone who has one, let me know and I may be able to find someone for her that has the frame if she is in the area."
Posted by: Christine Koh - Editor | March 5, 2009 8:59 AM | Reply to this comment
I am a mom of BGG triplets who are now 2 1/2. Since they were infants we used the Triple Decker and have loved it! When they outgrew their infant carrier seats, we converted it to toddler seats using the Bell Classic Child Carrier seat (bought at Walmart) that have worked out great. Since we liked this stroller so much, we designed a sun canopy and seat covers so that it would be more comfortable and would be the only stroller we would need. We decided to offer them to other families of multiples at our site: www.tiptotip.etsy.com.
Posted by: Karen | May 15, 2009 9:30 PM | Reply to this comment