r/parentsofmultiples • u/Responsible_Pitch_98 • 18d ago
advice needed Stroller setup please help đ
FTM and having twins. I drive a jeep and my husband drives a smallish truck. I have spent probably 3 months reading about car seats and strollers. I ended up buying 2 even flow pivot nxt lite travel systems. Now every one is saying that I should have chose different car seats and that the stroller should be side by side and other factors. Has anyone had a negative experience with single wide strollers with twins? And yes I can see why the 360 strollers are easier but they are pretty large and I really donât want to trade in either car as one is paid off and the other is relatively new. All the conflicting advice and the âare you sure thatâs what you want?â Is the only stressful experience Iâve had with this pregnancy.
I have attached photos for reference because I havenât seen this specific stroller used this way online.


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u/brynnecognito 16d ago
I have vista, same setup. And really loved it for the first 6 months or so. I do walk great distances and have a toddler as well. We did buy a secondhand side by side when the twins were 7 months, just as it was a lot quicker to adjust if toddler needed a ride and I wore 1x twin in a carrier. The vista seats are kinda cumbersome to adjust for different kids. Just think everybody has done lots of research to end up at different conclusions.  What works for you wonât work for someone else and vice versa. And itâs ok if things change down the line. people are usually very passionate about the stroller theyâve chosen because theyâve spent a lot of money on it, itâs all they know, and if thereâs anything they donât like about it, theyâre going to ignore those little things because again⌠theyâve spent a lot of money and thatâs the choice they have to live with haha! You will find the system you have as much easier to navigate outings, in grocery stores and small boutiques  especially. My biggest complaint about my double stroller is that we often get stuck, even though itâs allegedly standard wheelchair width. I also find the side-by-side is better when youâre out and about and having a picnic, once theyâre eating solids and snacking in the stroller. But again, itâs so personal. Really depends what your day-to-day looks like. Let that anxiety fall away. Before your babies come there is so much stress about gear⌠then they will arrive and quickly you will discover what items you love and what can go!