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Tandem stroller, extra seat or just a single stroller?

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Roos
Hi fellow moms!

I'm expecting our second child. My first is now 13 months old and can already walk on her own, so by the time the second one arrives, she'll be around 22 months old. So she'll definitely be able to walk well by then.

I'm not sure what to do regarding a stroller. I definitely need to buy one, but which one?
1. A double stroller (Bugaboo Donkey)
2. A regular stroller with a carrycot attachment.

My eldest is quite stubborn and wants to do everything herself, so I imagine she'll mostly want to walk by then. On the other hand, she'll still be only 22 months old, very small and young. It would also be nice if she could just sit in her own seat or even sleep if she gets tired. Especially when going for walks or doing serious shopping? Then it might be an advantage to be able to secure your child and not risk her going off on her own stubborn way??

Who has experience with this or has ideas? I'd love to hear them!!

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  1. Dok #2

    Hi.. My son was 22.5 months old when my second was born. I bought a double stroller and it's been the best decision ever! Even now that my oldest turned 3 this summer, the double stroller still regularly comes along for longer distances so he can rest in between. Sometimes I just put him in it myself when I need to quickly run an errand or if we're walking past/over busy roads.

  2. Ellen11 #3

    My plan is to put our little girl (now 1 week old) in a sling and our son (now 22 months) in a stroller.
    I also have a baby carrier for my son, so I can switch it around if needed.
    At grandma’s (who babysits 3 days a week), there’s a double stroller available.

  3. Michaela #4

    It really depends on what kind of person you are.
    Many kids these days are only in the car (5 min to daycare) or in the stroller, so they can’t walk far at 22 months (and not much better at 3 either :ermm, in which case a double stroller is the best solution.
    If you’re the type of person who likes being outside and walking, like we are, I’d definitely go for a board.
    My daughter was born 15 weeks ago, and her big sister is 20 months old. She walks very well. We have an Eichhorn Cosi S board, highly recommended!!
    She sits on it when things need to go fast or in the winker so she doesn’t sit everywhere. She walks 2.5 km without any problem at a very reasonable pace, because we always walk a lot with her.

  4. Ellen11 #5

    That does look pretty handy! Can you still walk comfortably with that thing behind the stroller?

  5. Michaela #6

    You have to walk slightly behind it. If you have a lightweight stroller, this isn't a problem at all—it's very easy to push, you won't even notice it!
    I have a Maxi Cosi Mura 3, I push it with one hand and hold the dog in the other )

  6. Roos started this #7

    Even though our girl has been walking since 10 months and is 22 months old now, so she walks fine, we chose the Bugaboo Donkey double stroller.
    The convenience of a 1-person and 2-person stroller. Currently we use it just with our current daughter and then later for 2. Especially handy for bigger outings or just out with 2. Our daughter is quite cheeky with a strong will.. but easy to lock if needed.
    We did buy it second-hand though even though it still costs a fortune. But it looks great and we'll only have a small depreciation when it goes again.

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