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Kaydi
I just found out that I am expecting my 4th. I have a 2 1/2 year old that'll be 3 shortly before the baby is due.
What kind of stroller would you recommend for the infant & toddler?
Obviously, I know a double stroller.... which one?
Answer
My two year old hates strollers always had so I hadn't bothered with a double stroller. I kept playing with the idea of a sit 'n' stand but if the toddler is in the stroller its either because he's sleeping OR he is misbehaving.
Then I finally had to go grocery shopping without my hubby or car and I wasn't up to putting my 10 month old in the backpack carrier so I dragged the double stroller I got for free up from the basement. It was a death trap (jolly jumper) but my toddler *loved* being in a stroller with is brother. And of course winter is coming.
I hear great things about the BOB strollers but they just aren't in the budget. So it came down to the Graco DuoGlider or the Graco Quattro. The Quattro is a bit nicer and it is a bit less long when folder (but I think the 20% claim is pretty far wrong) but its thicker when folded). The Quattro has shocks and a couple of extra cup holders but no tray for the front seat (two cup holder OR a thin padded bar but not both). The DuoGilder was on sale and the Quattro was just not "twice the price" nicer.
The only complaint to so far with the DuoGlider is that the handle is a tiny bit high but then again I'm 5'2". Some people prefer the quattro because the handle dips in the middle so you can sort of pick your handle height (then again you can't lean on it). Oh and the quattro is 10lbs heavier (29 lbs vs 19 I think)
The Quattro gets slightly better review but some reviews who have had both prefer the DuoGlider.
Anyway in the US the DuoGlider is I think about $100 normal price and I don't think you can beat that for a double stroller with a cup holder for everyone and lots of other neat features.
My two year old hates strollers always had so I hadn't bothered with a double stroller. I kept playing with the idea of a sit 'n' stand but if the toddler is in the stroller its either because he's sleeping OR he is misbehaving.
Then I finally had to go grocery shopping without my hubby or car and I wasn't up to putting my 10 month old in the backpack carrier so I dragged the double stroller I got for free up from the basement. It was a death trap (jolly jumper) but my toddler *loved* being in a stroller with is brother. And of course winter is coming.
I hear great things about the BOB strollers but they just aren't in the budget. So it came down to the Graco DuoGlider or the Graco Quattro. The Quattro is a bit nicer and it is a bit less long when folder (but I think the 20% claim is pretty far wrong) but its thicker when folded). The Quattro has shocks and a couple of extra cup holders but no tray for the front seat (two cup holder OR a thin padded bar but not both). The DuoGilder was on sale and the Quattro was just not "twice the price" nicer.
The only complaint to so far with the DuoGlider is that the handle is a tiny bit high but then again I'm 5'2". Some people prefer the quattro because the handle dips in the middle so you can sort of pick your handle height (then again you can't lean on it). Oh and the quattro is 10lbs heavier (29 lbs vs 19 I think)
The Quattro gets slightly better review but some reviews who have had both prefer the DuoGlider.
Anyway in the US the DuoGlider is I think about $100 normal price and I don't think you can beat that for a double stroller with a cup holder for everyone and lots of other neat features.
whats a good sling for a summer baby?
two july b
What's a good baby sling to use for a summer baby?
comfy and cool...i also have a 2 yr old so ill need something sturdy while im chasing my first kid. is the sling the same as a carrier? should i get one of each or one that can hold a newborn and an older baby?
thank you were about the same height but i weigh more..
Answer
the two most important things to ensure a good carrier/sling is: SIze of the Parent, and Weight of the Child. A great sling will be of no use if it doesn't fit.
price was not an issue to me so I can't remember what I paid for what, but you can find most of these on eBay if you are not picky regarding the color.
I have purchased (and been given) a total of maybe 6 slings and carriers. Heres my review of them
btw my Post partum weight /height is 126# 5'7"
(I will rank them at the end)
HOTSLING - I got size 3 (way too big for me) and my son hate it, always did, from 8 wks old, at 4 months old, he freakin hates it. My sister is very small (5'1" and about 110#, she bought size 1 and her son enjoyed the ride there). pros - very compact for travel, lightweight. cons - one adult arm is constrained so your are limited (can't fold laundry etc); and my son hated it but it was the wrong size and he fell too low.
MY BABY NEST (available at www.babiesrus.com online) - this uses the concept of a wrap around tie sling but you don't have to tie it. you just slip your arms though and wrap the waist belt around you and under your babies bum. (I got a medium, and even called the company rep and she told me she was the same size as me and she uses a medium). Again, I needed the small. My son sinks too low and it pulls on my shoulders and back. THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST TYPE WRAP SLING THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TIED OR WRAPPED EACH TIME. It's a pretty amazing little invention, just get a size smaller than you think you are b/c the spandex material is very very stretchy. Pros - comfortable for both mommy and baby if you get the right size, baby can be worn front, back and hip. cons - material stretches out after about 10 minutes of wearing. My husband also says it looks gay and he won't wear it.
SLEEPY WRAP - also a great wrap and my son actually likes this one. It's not that difficult to tie but does take some practice. The pros: comfortable for baby, can wear front/back/side, and one size fits all. Can accommodate toddlers as well as infants cons - also stretchy material, cant' really wear more than 30 min
SlingLing - nice and cool. some babies/parents don't feel secure with it
BABY BJORN - structured type carrier, pros - simple on/off. I can do it without other adult helping. my husband will wear it. baby worn in front but can face parent or outward. cons - not as comfortable for parent when baby weighs 20 pounds or more. can't wear on back. has metal in the clips so you have to take it off when you go through metal detectors at airport.
DEUTER - a great concept if you are over 5'7" tall. I am right on the borderline of this being comfortable. it's basically a backpack that has a seated compartment for an infant/up to maybe a 24month old. Pros - don't have to carry a separate diaper bag, Baby sits in more of a seat like position, good for Disneyland / going on long hikes where you don't want to carry a purse/other bags. Cons - not for short people, or even average height person, also remember it has a full back pack built in. This is a bit of overkill for just puttering around the house.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Ergo Baby Carrier.
Pros - baby can be worn front side and back, newborns (with special insert) and 3 yr olds fit comfortably in it. can purchase a separate small backpack to attatch to the carrier
very comfortable to both parent and baby
cons- it's kinda thick but that's what makes it comfortable. They were designed in hawaii and it's pretty hot there so I think it's ok for summer use.
some people complain about the price. I say better to buy one good one than go through 5 others before you find this one (but in all honesty the My Baby Nest one is awesome but I was just told the wrong size to buy - mis informed by customer service employee).
the two most important things to ensure a good carrier/sling is: SIze of the Parent, and Weight of the Child. A great sling will be of no use if it doesn't fit.
price was not an issue to me so I can't remember what I paid for what, but you can find most of these on eBay if you are not picky regarding the color.
I have purchased (and been given) a total of maybe 6 slings and carriers. Heres my review of them
btw my Post partum weight /height is 126# 5'7"
(I will rank them at the end)
HOTSLING - I got size 3 (way too big for me) and my son hate it, always did, from 8 wks old, at 4 months old, he freakin hates it. My sister is very small (5'1" and about 110#, she bought size 1 and her son enjoyed the ride there). pros - very compact for travel, lightweight. cons - one adult arm is constrained so your are limited (can't fold laundry etc); and my son hated it but it was the wrong size and he fell too low.
MY BABY NEST (available at www.babiesrus.com online) - this uses the concept of a wrap around tie sling but you don't have to tie it. you just slip your arms though and wrap the waist belt around you and under your babies bum. (I got a medium, and even called the company rep and she told me she was the same size as me and she uses a medium). Again, I needed the small. My son sinks too low and it pulls on my shoulders and back. THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST TYPE WRAP SLING THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TIED OR WRAPPED EACH TIME. It's a pretty amazing little invention, just get a size smaller than you think you are b/c the spandex material is very very stretchy. Pros - comfortable for both mommy and baby if you get the right size, baby can be worn front, back and hip. cons - material stretches out after about 10 minutes of wearing. My husband also says it looks gay and he won't wear it.
SLEEPY WRAP - also a great wrap and my son actually likes this one. It's not that difficult to tie but does take some practice. The pros: comfortable for baby, can wear front/back/side, and one size fits all. Can accommodate toddlers as well as infants cons - also stretchy material, cant' really wear more than 30 min
SlingLing - nice and cool. some babies/parents don't feel secure with it
BABY BJORN - structured type carrier, pros - simple on/off. I can do it without other adult helping. my husband will wear it. baby worn in front but can face parent or outward. cons - not as comfortable for parent when baby weighs 20 pounds or more. can't wear on back. has metal in the clips so you have to take it off when you go through metal detectors at airport.
DEUTER - a great concept if you are over 5'7" tall. I am right on the borderline of this being comfortable. it's basically a backpack that has a seated compartment for an infant/up to maybe a 24month old. Pros - don't have to carry a separate diaper bag, Baby sits in more of a seat like position, good for Disneyland / going on long hikes where you don't want to carry a purse/other bags. Cons - not for short people, or even average height person, also remember it has a full back pack built in. This is a bit of overkill for just puttering around the house.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Ergo Baby Carrier.
Pros - baby can be worn front side and back, newborns (with special insert) and 3 yr olds fit comfortably in it. can purchase a separate small backpack to attatch to the carrier
very comfortable to both parent and baby
cons- it's kinda thick but that's what makes it comfortable. They were designed in hawaii and it's pretty hot there so I think it's ok for summer use.
some people complain about the price. I say better to buy one good one than go through 5 others before you find this one (but in all honesty the My Baby Nest one is awesome but I was just told the wrong size to buy - mis informed by customer service employee).
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