So, when considering upgrading to a double stroller, I set my eyes on a double jogger. Cha-ching! Those puppies ain't cheap! I did look into conversion kits for single strollers with a toddler ride-on attachment (kind of like a skateboard that fastens on to the back wheels) ...but what if his little legs get tired or we're on a long haul in a theme park or he wants to take a nap? They make a side car attachment but the only 2 brands I could find were the same cost as buying a whole new stroller. I did find this really cool tutorial for turning your standard into a double with 2 giant carabiner clips. It's pretty genius if your stroller design is similar to this one. I'm not a huge fan that the infant ends up down by your feet where you can kick dust and floor germs all over them though.
Finally, I took to the second-hand websites. I don't underestimate the sketchfest that is Craigslist but I thought I would browse just to see. I located this Baby Trend Navigator double jogger. It has a speaker dock in the key/phone enclosed compartment, 2 cup holders for parents and 2 each for the kiddos. The back of each seat has a cargo pocket as well as a large basket underneath. Most universal infant seats snap into the snack tray making it perfect for G and his new baby brother!Of course, as any responsible thrifty mom does, I looked up the new retail price of the exact stroller. $260 was the going rate on most sites and here's the specs...
The ad was asking $150. I texted the owner to make sure it was still available and to bargain. This is how it went down:
And that's how it's done folks! A $260 stroller - this thing looks brand new, out of the box - listed used for $150, took it home for $100. I'm pretty proud of this bargain find!! I mean even the warning stickers inside the cup holders don't have a scuff. They could not have used it more than once or twice. I however, will use the life out of it! Muahahahahaha :)
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