I am
constantly running errands, heading to play dates, and taking someone to one
class or another. It is pretty typical for me to have all three of my children
with me when I am on the go – even when I am on my own. I have found that my
key to a successful trip anywhere is being able to monitor all of my children
easily. For me this means either babywearing or using a stroller and sometimes
it means both. The newest addition to my stroller addiction is the Britax
B-Agile Double stroller {Thank you Britax for providing a sample of the B-Agile
Double to facilitate this review}. I must admit that I am very impressed with
this stroller.
There
are days when I will babywear my daughter and have my two older boys ride in
the stroller and then there are days when my oldest will help my push the
stroller while my younger two catch a ride. It all depends on my children and
their temperament. I love that the B-Agile Double can accommodate any child
combination I throw at it. Since this stroller can accommodate children from
birth up to 50lbs, even my oldest child can sit back and relax on a stroll
around town.
Over
the past few weeks I have taken this stroller shopping, on walks throughout the
neighborhood, to the pool, on nature trails, and on trips to the supermarket.
It has gone everywhere with me and it has performed perfectly. The only thing
that I was not able to thoroughly test out was the Click & Go system that enables
the B-Agile stroller to work as a travel system with the Britax Chaperone and
the B-Safe infant car seats {and that is only because I do not own a Britax
Chaperone or B-Safe infant car seat}. I did attach and detach the adapter
system just to see how easy that was and was pleased with the simplicity of the
system. There is a lot to love about this stroller.
What we love about the Britax B-Agile Double
Stroller:
Hands down my favorite feature on the B-Agile
Double stroller is the quick fold with automatic chassis lock. I love how easy
it is to collapse this stroller to put away. You do need both hands to pull up
on both of the quick fold straps, but it is really easy to do and it closes
quickly and easily {which is great when you have children waiting and places to
go}. Also- the automatic chassis lock means that the stroller is NOT opening up
on me when I am moving it around or lifting it into my trunk.
This stroller has a standing fold, which is
great for traveling and for storing. This means I do not have to have a hook to
hang my stroller on when it is not in use. I was surprised by how light this stroller
was. It has a lightweight aluminum frame and weighs a mere 28 pounds. I can
easily lift this stroller in and out of my stow-and-go trunk storage without
assistance.
The B-Agile Double can easily fit through
standard doorways. Since it is less than 30.5 inches wide I can take it through
my front door and through most store aisles. I can and have used this stroller
on quick trips to the grocery store and various retail stores without issue.
Another BIG feature for me is the storage. I
love storage and I really like it when a company thinks about the consumer and
utilizes the space available in a thoughtful way. Britax has done just that
with their large under seat storage that can be accessed from both the back and
the front {via the front foot rest zippered access}. There are also two
additional large zippered storage pockets behind the seats. This means that if
the seats are reclined and the children are napping you can still get into the
storage basket below through the foot rest opening in the front without
disturbing the little ones.
I was really pleased with how large the
canopy on the B-Agile Double stroller was. There are two separate canopies so
that one child can bask in the sun and the other can relax in the shade if they
so choose. The canopies are both large
and have a mesh peak-a-boo window – which is awesome for air ventilation. Also
if the seats are fully reclined you can lift up the flap on the back of the
seat to create further ventilation. This is thanks to the sewn in mesh windows
located at the top of the seats.
The seats themselves have a no re-thread
adjustable five point harness– meaning you can adjust the harness height by
accessing the hidden knob on the back of the seat. This is a great feature for
families with children who like to change seats and/or bigger families with
more than two children who like to ride in strollers. Being able to quickly and
easily adjust the harness height can be the difference between an easy
transition from car seat to stroller OR a full blown tantrum. Seriously.
The B-Agile
Double features infinite seat recline positions. This means that you are able
to adjust the seat recline on the stroller to the position of your choosing. To
recline the seat, you simply pull the release lever on the recline adjuster and
slide it away from the seat. To raise the seat back up you just pull both of
the straps apart. It should be noted that the seat cannot be adjusted to a 90
degree angle {meaning that your child will not sit completely upright, but will
be in a semi reclined position in the seat at all times.}
I really enjoy using
this stroller. It is a great side-by-side stroller that is easy to use for the
parents and comfortable for the kids. It can easily be maneuvered with one hand
thanks to the unique handle bar that has a middle piece opening that enables
you to grip the center. The all-wheel suspension makes for a smooth ride and
the linked parking break that locks both rear tires is easy to use {and can be
maneuvered in flip flops!}. Though I do love this stroller, I wish that it came
with a parent organizer and cup holder of some kind as well as child trays. And
while these items are not included in the purchase of the stroller, Britax does
offer these as accessories availablefor purchase for the B-Agile Double. As of right now they also offer a rain cover, foot
muffs, and fashion inserts as well.
This is a fabulous
stroller that is great both indoors and out, for shopping and for strolling,
for big brothers and little sisters. It is easy to use, quick to collapse, and
simple to pop open. We love it and think that you will too.
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