Thursday, November 30, 2006

Valco Twin Runabout ATS Double Jogging Stroller

-Pros: GREAT ride, smooooth, turns on a dime, safe, comfy, fits standard doorways, stylish, fun
Cons: basket- roomy enough for essentials, a little tough to fit large items (grocery bag)
Nothing can put a giddy smile on a mommy who has survived on bits and pieces of sleep for months at a time...except the Valco Twin Runabout!! This double jogging stroller is DIVINE! I can get out of the house without regard to the New England weather. My cheeks were aching from the smile that wouldn't budge as I floated down the freshly snow covered sidewalks with my runabout and two little girls! I could even get through the snow-plowed street edges. Be good to yourself (and your kids) and GET THIS DOUBLE JOGGING STROLLER! Fits through all doorways that we have passed and is far more plush and comfy than the Mountain Buggy. Great safety bar in front and so easy to adjust for different seat positions and harness strap heights. It has even tempted me into becoming a jogger..just because it's fun!

-Pros: Easy to fold and unfold, great steering, tires are very simple to remove and re-attach.
Cons: A bit heavy, bulky when folded with the tires on.
First and foremost, I had the opportunity to test this double jogging stroller against others. One of my children is 2 1/2 years old and VERY TALL, the other, a 4 month old baby. Therefore, I needed something that could fit both of them comfortably. This stroller is by far the winner in all categories. Super easy to fold and unfold, very sturdy, turns beautifully even in rough terrain (i.e. gravel); it is so smooth you can push it with one finger! Absolutely the best out there. I was impressed with the mesh fabric which keeps the children's backs cool. It comes with a mosquito net (very nice, fits nice and snug to keep away the buts)and a rain cover (didn't use this yet :-) All in all, you get a wonderful stroller at a good price

-Pros: Turns on a dime, looks good, easy to fold/unfold, high quality
Cons: no cup holder, needs a bit more storage
I had my eye on this stroller for months and did plenty of research on what was available in the twin stroller market. And I'm happy to say, I was right...this stroller ROCKS! My girls and I love it. It looks great, it turns on a dime, it fits through all standard doorways and it's such a pleasure to take out for a stroll. My MIL and SIL gave me a hard time about spending $500 on a stroller, but it was a smart purchase and a good investment. The only thing missing for me is a cup holder and a bigger storage basket. Other than that, I highly recommend it.

double jogging stroller