New Strider Plus

[Ellie]

Just wanted to share with those, who like me, love their strider deluxe but hate the fact it doesn't allow for a toddler seat or second seat...

The new strider plus is out...got mine yesterday ready for bub2's arrival and it is fantastic! A few changes from the deluxe but a definate improvement!

I'm a very happy mummy...was not looking forward to giving up my strider

[SammyRo]

Great to hear some good feedback on the Strider plus!! I've been using mine as a single since we got it in Dec and really like it, can't wait to try it out as a double!

[Laranna]

Yep I love mine too. Its great having bubs in the bottom seat because little old ladies can't stick their nose in for a sticky beak!! LOL

[MellyW]

What's the Strider Plus like for walking? DH really wants a jogger but I want something that allows bubs to face us for as long as possible, with the option of adding a second seat when we need it. I'm wondering if the 3 wheel version would be a good compromise when it comes out?

[Laranna]

MellyW, I find the Strider Plus (4 wheels) great for walking. It goes well over grass, uneven footpaths, etc. Bit tricky on soft sand, but I don't go walking on sand much! I find it works well with walking. I'm not a jogger myself so have never jogged with it, although DH seems to enjoy doing bursts of jogs when we go for walks and it seems fine then.

[MellyW]

MellyW, I find the Strider Plus (4 wheels) great for walking. It goes well over grass, uneven footpaths, etc. Bit tricky on soft sand, but I don't go walking on sand much! I find it works well with walking. I'm not a jogger myself so have never jogged with it, although DH seems to enjoy doing bursts of jogs when we go for walks and it seems fine then.

Thanks Eluned! I am still undecided but am leaning towards the Strider Plus 3 wheeler. Concerned though about the weight/width - how do you find it?

[Ozstar]

I didnt know it came in a 3 wheel version?
I love my strider plus!! I love that bubs can face me and DS likes sitting underneath, he thinks its special lol. I so far havent had any trouble taking it walking, though I havent tried it on the sand (I would think it was to heavy).

[MellyW]

The Strider Plus with 3 wheels comes out in April I think.

[Laranna]

Melly, width is good, fits through doorways and checkouts no probs. The pram itself is no heavier but with my toddler and newborn it does feel heavier to push especially up hills! But in the shops on a smooth floor it's not that bad at all.

[MellyW]

Thanks Eluned! Fitting through doorways, checkouts etc was a concern. Lots of friends are recommending Phil and Teds which I guess may be a little lighter but then you miss out on bubs facing you. Agh decisions!

[Laranna]

The Strider plus is alot cheaper than the Phil and teds and it comes with all the accessories.

I thought you couldnt have the main seat facing in to you with the second seat in use unless it is the capsule?

I have my toddler in the top like normal and baby in the bottom

[SammyRo]

Melly - we were looking at the Phil and teds, but i was never sold on it - one of the main reasons i didn't like it was that it seemed awkard to get the newborn in, and then when you had it in toddler-toddler mode, if the toddler on top got out, you would have to move the one from the bottom seat to the top or else it seemed really tippy - whereas, with the strider, DD has sat in the bottom seat, with nothing in the top seat, and its absolutely fine.

Eluned - quick q - when you the main seat on the most reclined setting, is yours completly flat? My seat doesn't seem to go flat - its still at an angle, roughly the same as a capsule angle would be, so its still ok for a newborn, but its not completly flat, iykwim.

We've managed to get ours on the beach, but DH had to drag it backwards through the soft sand, mind you even with my previous 3 wheeler jogger, it was extremely hard to get it through the soft sand.

[Laranna]

Sammy, it doesn't go completely flat. With DS we use the bassinette on the strider 4 because the main seat didn't seem flat enough.

With the plus, the bottom seat lays flatter than the main seat which is why I have bubs in there. I might try out a few different positions...

[SammyRo]

Thanks!! I'm still waiting, waiting, waiting to try out both seats. I keep thinking I should just chuck the 2nd seat on, but might get some funny looks! Maybe, I'll put the nb in the bottom seat for the first few weeks, and then when they're a bit bigger, swap them around depending on what I feel like on the day!

[widdly]

OH my goodness!!

I went and checked out the Strider Plus at the baby store today...I AM IN LOVE!!!!!!!!! I LOVE that they have made the basket so accessible that is awesome, also love that (as i am tall) my feet dont hit the back of the pram when walking. The little storage bag thingy across the back wheels is a great idea too. It seems they really have thought of everything with this pram. I am gonna buy the black one, I just cant wait!

Just gotta get preggers now LOL

[SammyRo]

I thought you couldnt have the main seat facing in to you with the second seat in use unless it is the capsule?

Only just saw this post - I don't think they mention it in the instruction manual, but I have seen pics on the net of people having the top seat rearward facing with the second seat on. I've given it a go, and it doesn't fit if you're using the seat adjusters. Also,it would probably only work with a smallish baby, as to give the toddler more room, it looks like you've got to have the footrest up a fair way.

[Laranna]

So does anyone have the toddler on the main seat and the baby onthe bottom seat? This is what I do because bottom seat lies flatter and there is heaps of room for everyone.

[Ellie]

Instruction manual does say not to have the top seat rear facing when using the 2nd seat too.