Here's the run-down:
The first stroller I purchased was the huge "travel system" variety that comes with a carrier car seat. It is the only stroller I purchased new, but I ordered it on clearance for $100 including the car seat.
We also have two umbrella strollers, both purchased at garage sales for a total of $5.
Last summer I purchased the Combi side-by-side double on craigslist for $80. I love this stroller because it is light-weight and small for a double stroller. But Brett is going through a hitting phase, and he likes to pick on Lydia. And Reggie doesn't like anything that involves not being held, so the Combi is currently in the rafters.
Early this summer, we purchased a double bike trailer/stroller off craigslist for $65. It is also in the rafters : ).
It was apparent that we needed a tandem stroller that seated 3. Shopping for a triple stroller was tricky because there isn't enough of a market for them for stores to have them in stock for you to test drive. We also are not planning to replace our car any time soon and there is no such thing as a small triple stroller. We decided on the Joovy Big Caboose if we could get it in our car. It has two regular size "stadium" seats that face forward, and then in the back there is a bench seat for your toddler to sit, or has the option to stand.
It retails new for $376, and I was thrilled to find one on craigslist for $150. I told the lady if we can get it in the car, I'll buy it, and we figured out a way to get it in! It is not exactly easy to maneuver, but it gives me the freedom to get out and about on my own.
That's $400 that we've invested in strollers. Not bad, considering we could have spent that on just one.
I like it! I have a similar style stroller that seats 2...the sit 'n' stand. I really like it if we are going to be out walking a lot. For a quick trip where Eliza can walk without getting tired, I pack a smaller stroller. I think I have 4 strollers...what's a girl to do with 4 strollers?
ReplyDeleteMy youngest sister got a sit & stand one when #2 came along. She has 3 now but the oldest is 5 so she doesn't need a stroller for 3 kids at once. I bought a travel system in Feb 2005 and then received an umbrella stroller as a baby gift in 2008. My other sister is giving us a double stroller that she's not using any more so that will be stroller #3 for us. It's not sit/stand like I was going to get, but it's free. I hope your 6th stroller works out well for you! :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember doing the very same thing!! We had a stroller for every purpose, I think. We still have one of them but of course I consigned the rest and now it looks like we may get a baby again. It never fails. Sell what you don't think you need and immediately you will get a call. :)
ReplyDeleteI love craigslist! You really got some good deals.
ReplyDelete-Tammy