How to Find a Triple Stroller That's Right For You

Finding the right triple stroller is fairly easy because there are not too many to chose from. Price will be your biggest obstacle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Access to the internet for comparison shopping.

1. Decide how much money you are willing to spend.
   
   They are between $250-$1,000...yeah, $1,000. Its a big purchase so you've got to be sure you buy the right one.
2. Start checking Craigslist, Ebay and your local papers.
   
   You may get lucky and find one in perfect condition at an affordable price.
3. Spread the word out to your friends and neighbors that you are looking for one, you never know where you might find one.
   
   I was lucky enough to meet a mother at the playground who had a brand new triple stroller with the tags on who just wanted to pass it on. The only request is that I pass it on to someone who needs it when I'm done. This stroller was $800.00!!!!!
4. Decide how often you will be using this stroller.
   
   Will you be using it every day?
5. Decide who will be using it.
   
   Will grandma be pushing this around? They are generally very heavy and hard to push.
6. Will you be taking this stroller in the car?
   
   Not all triple strollers actually fold completely with the seats still in it. That is the case with my triple Peg Perego. I have to actually take out all three seats before folding the chassis.
7. Will you be snapping in three infant car seats?
   
   Not all triple strollers have this option.
8. Search the internet for all triple strollers to compare. Many retail stores do not carry them in stock as they are a special order.
9. If your local retailers do not have the triple in stock, chances are they do carry the double which will give you a good idea what the triple will be like.
10. Will you be using the basket?
    
    Be sure the basket is easily accessible and large enough for your purpose. (can it hold a watermelon, gallon of milk and a doz. eggs?)
11. Take the triple stroller around for a spin around the store with some heavy objects in all three seats for an idea of how heavy the stroller will actually be. The heavier the kids, the harder it is to maneuver.

Tips & Warnings

• A stroller that converts from a triple to a double is nice if you are leaving one child behind for any reason.
• There is a new type of stroller on the market that works for twins and an older child. Two stroller seats and one stand-on step.
• You will stop traffic pushing your triple stroller
• You will be stopped by strangers on every outing to gawk at your "train".
• If you are out of shape immediately after delivery, you may want to work up to taking long walks.
• There is a danger of spraining your rib muscles...(take it from me)
• Pushing a triple puts a stress on your heart, if you have heart issues, discuss this with your doctor first.