Guest Author - Kimberly Misra
We have owned a Sit-N-Stand Stroller for five years. It has been great for both everyday life and family vacations and has traveled many miles by plane and car. The Sit-N-Stand Stroller is widely available; an Internet search turned up dozens of sites where you can purchase this stroller.
The Sit-N-Stand is not your typical double stroller with a side-by-side or front-back configuration. Instead, it has a regular seat in front and a rear-facing bench seat and step behind. The stroller is not as wide or as long as traditional double strollers, making it easier to maneuver through doorways and crowds. One child sits up front and another can sit on the back bench seat or stand on the step while you push the stroller. This makes the stroller fantastic for sightseeing with a toddler and preschooler. The older child can easily hop on and off the stroller, taking a break when they get tired. The rear step is best for kids less than 40 inches tall; any taller and it gets difficult to steer the stroller. There are handles the child can hold onto while you push, but the step is designed for children who are fairly steady on their feet. The bench seat is nice for a toddler who isn’t ready to stand. A buckle on the bench keeps antsy kids in place. The bench is narrow but we’ve fit two small kids on it in a pinch.
The front seat of the Sit-N-Stand is best for kids under three. The seat reclines enough for a toddler to sleep comfortably, but not enough for an infant. The stroller does adapt to hold an infant seat with space for a sibling to stand behind. While the stroller works well for a child sleeping up front, the child in back can’t sleep. If this is a concern, Baby Trend offers a Sit-N-Stand Deluxe with two full seats. It converts into a regular Sit-N-Stand when your child is ready.
The Sit-N-Stand stroller has a fairly small profile for what it can do. It’s pretty lightweight but it does take up a lot of trunk space. We have gate-checked it several times while flying with no problem. It's easy to fold and unfold when you're in a hurry so it works great at the airport. The front seat has a removable tray with cup holder. The rear bench seat doesn’t have a cup holder but some models have a parent cup holder. The storage basket is roomy and easily holds a diaper bag or shopping bags. It is difficult to access this basket when a child is sitting on the bench seat (you’ll have to have them get out for a minute). Another drawback is that if a child is sleeping up front with the seat reclined, they are easily disturbed by a child jostling around in the bench seat because the seats are back to back. There is a shade hood for the front passenger only.
All in all, this stroller is a fantastic deal. It’s less expensive than many double strollers on the market and is easier to maneuver than most. The wheels turn easily and the stroller can be pushed comfortably with one hand if you end up carrying a child. It’s worth purchasing just for the ability to push a tired sibling who may not be up to walking long distances. Think of all the sightseeing you’ll be able to do if you don’t have to worry about tired little legs giving out!
