I just thought -- do you have one of those massive strollers, what I call 'cadillac strollers'? the ones that would be difficult to fit into a semi truck? (ok, not maybe, but it sure seems like it?) in that case, that sure does count for getting in and out of the trunk.
We had one that converted (like a Transformer!) from a carseat to a stroller to a carriage-y thing -- the back dropped down and the handle flipped to the other side. It also was rated as being good for airline seating for the kids. It was magnificent until it got eaten in a carfire.
After that, we actually found that picking up a smaller stroller -- not an umbrella stroller, but a real one that was still not a gynormous one -- was VERY useful; yard sales are your friend. It took up less space, was easier to manage, and doubled as a stealth shopping cart: drop the back down but have the kid still sit 'upright' by resting their back on the bags in the back of the cart. Even when the kids were older and walking in preference, we used it. (like, i think this is the second year we haven't.) I wish I had thought to bring it with me today. :)
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Date: 2003-12-23 04:53 pm (UTC)We had one that converted (like a Transformer!) from a carseat to a stroller to a carriage-y thing -- the back dropped down and the handle flipped to the other side. It also was rated as being good for airline seating for the kids. It was magnificent until it got eaten in a carfire.
After that, we actually found that picking up a smaller stroller -- not an umbrella stroller, but a real one that was still not a gynormous one -- was VERY useful; yard sales are your friend. It took up less space, was easier to manage, and doubled as a stealth shopping cart: drop the back down but have the kid still sit 'upright' by resting their back on the bags in the back of the cart. Even when the kids were older and walking in preference, we used it. (like, i think this is the second year we haven't.) I wish I had thought to bring it with me today. :)