ScaryMommy has written a post about a study of how hot strollers can get when we cover them. Even when using a lightweight"breathable" fabric like muslin the temperature can rise dramatically and quickly. This makes for a dangerous environment for our children especially the small babies we are most likely to do this with trying to protect them from the sun and help them nap.
There are ways to help make this situation safer. You can cover your child from the sun and keep the space at a safe temperature. My stroller has a mesh back panel, and the parent window in the top is mesh. I can open the cover on the window and it will let the rising hot air escape. I still recommend a Clip on Fan to help keep the air moving. It will keep a steady breeze on your baby and keep the hot air moving out.
I love my stroller and am so disappointed that it is discontinued so it is less available now. I think it is just the best double stroller out there. There are of course many double strollers I have not tried. When I picked the Baby Trend double Navigator I had a list of things I was looking for and I found them all in this stroller. I was looking for a double stroller that would fit 2 car seats. I did not have twins but my niece had her son 6 months after I had mine and we spend a lot of time together. I wanted the seats to recline individually, and have separate canopies. I wanted the stroller to have both child trays and parent tray. I wanted a good sized accessible storage basket. I wanted it to be easy to maneuver with the children in it. We tested it in the store and my husband said it was good but not as good as he thought it would be with the bicycle style tires. Then I pointed out that all the tires were low, mostly flat even. After that he was sold. Finally even though I was looking for a jogging stroller I wanted 4 wheels. It was very important to my husband that it had 4 wheels.
The 4 wheel configuration turned out to be good for me too. Because of the setup of the wheels this stroller has a larger footrest than most strollers. I am able to use the footrest as a seat! It is nice to have a seat without having to carry anything extra. Each of the seats has a 50 pound weight limit. This comes in super handy now that we have 4 kids, especially when we go to a zoo or amusement park or anywhere that we are out all day. We usually start out the day with the older two or three walking. By the end of the day hubby and I are carrying the younger two and the older two are riding. Our 6 year old weighs about 45 pounds so we still have a little while before she outgrows the seat limit.
This stroller also has a built in speaker, you can plug in your Ipod or other MP3 player and listen while you jog. I can not comment on how well the speakers work because I have never used them, I do not use an MP3 player. This stroller is great whether you are looking for a travel system for a new child, or a travel system for twins it is a great choice. You can also purchase the stroller and carseat(s) separately if you aren't sure yet how many you want or which color. The seats are on Amazon in Carbon, Kailey, Phantom, Onyx, Elixer, and Picante. I always recommend getting an additional base for other cars you will use the car seats in.I can't tell you how many times I have almost forgotten to buckle the seat into the car after buckling the baby in because I was in the habit of it being in the base in my car. It is worth the extra $30 to not take the chance.
Now for some giveaways I have found today. I am going to try to include links to whatever giveaways I can find that day in each blog post. Or at least to the best giveaways I find that day. Here are my favorites so far today. I hope you enjoy them all as much as I do.
4Moms Onyx Collection Giveaway - Giveaway updated daily this link will only work on 7/25/2016
the new Diono Dreamliner Travel Bassinet
A Munchkin Luna Gate and Giftcard Giveaway
Lugz Drifet LX for Ladies
Sam's Club Parent's Day Giveaway
Choose Fun with Mom or Fun with Dad
$400 value prize pack of culinary items for the best summer cookout
Including a glass water bottle, bamboo cutting board, 2 spice grinders, and so much more
Little Remedies Little Wins Giveaway
Disclosure: the only links that I can earn any income from are the Amazon links and ads. The giveaways I share because I think they are fun I do not receive anything in return for sharing them.
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