3 under 2: Valco Twin plus Toddler Seat?

Hi there,
I'm expecting twin boys and have a 21mo. I just ordered a Valco Twin plus Toddler seat. I hope I did the right thing? Does anyone have one? Do you like it? Were you able to use it even when your twins were newborns? Does it fit through most doorways? I realize I won't be going down tight store aisles with it, but hope it will get us to the doctors office, on walks to the park and larger grocery stores.
Thanks for any feedback!
Amy

 

Hi there,
I'm expecting twin boys and have a 21mo. I just ordered a Valco Twin plus Toddler seat. I hope I did the right thing? Does anyone have one? Do you like it? Were you able to use it even when your twins were newborns? Does it fit through most doorways? I realize I won't be going down tight store aisles with it, but hope it will get us to the doctors office, on walks to the park and larger grocery stores.
Thanks for any feedback!
Amy

 

I cannot imagine you will be disappointed! We absolutely love our Valco. When I had my twins, I already had an almost three year old. I put my twins in the stroller since they were 5 days old. Very safe and sturdy, and each seat holds up to 45lbs, so you can use it for a long time. I have yet to find a doorway that we cannot fit through, and the only aisles I cannot fit through as some of the tight aisles at Belk, which I do not go to much anyway. I took the stroller out into a few fields even...and had no problem pushing it up hill, even when we got the Christmas tree, I pushed it up hill with three kids! I can go to the grocery store by myself, with all three kids, and easily push the stroller while I pull the cart (a huge hassle, but it CAN be done, and it is easier than pushing a cart and pulling a cart). Even my mom, who had a hip replacement last year, can easily push the stroller with all three kids in it.

 

We LOVE LOVE LOVE our Valco Baby. My oldest was 21 months when the twins were born. We did not get the toddler seat because he doesn't sit in strollers anymore. Anyways, it has fit in every doorway so far (the 1st time we went to the dr. office I called in advance and had them measure, just to make sure). Sometimes I take out some clothes while going through the aisles but my son loves to pick them up for me. And going to craft satores sucks because they put everything in the aisles, but otherwise it is great. Hope you enjoy.
Cari

 

My son was 23 months when the twins were born. I didn't get a stroller for all 3. I used the stroller conenctors from BRU to connect his stroller to the double stroller when needed. But most of the time he rode on the back by standing on the rod and handing onto the bars or he pushed the stroller for me. He learned very quickly to stay close when in parking lots or stores since he HAD to. In parking lots he holds the stroller side and walks. I never found a need for a stoller with a toddler seat since he would rather walk than ride. I DO hope it works out for you and you find it worth the $

 

I just got my Valco twin on Saturday and I love it. I imagine with twin babies and a toddler this will be a great stroller for you. The seats recline to flat so it's fine for a newborn. The seats are nice a cushy too. It folds kinda big tho, but if you have an SUV or a minivan where you can have the 3rd folded down or removed it won't be a problem. (we took our 3rd row seats out).

We took a walk this afternoon in it and it pushes very well outside because of the air tires. I can steer it one-handed if I have to.

My only regret is that I didn't order one before now. You have made a very wise decision! THe only other similar choice out there is the ABC twin with toddler seat and it doesn't fold up nearly as much as the Valco.

 

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Originally posted by valeriemiller39:
most of the time he rode on the back by standing on the rod and handing onto the bars


This is not safe unless you have a stroller with a rear footboard that is designed for a toddler to ride on.

 

Thanks everyone for your feedback. It sounds like a great stroller. I'm excited to try it!