What is your opinion about the additional Kids2Sit second seat for an older sibling. Is it compatible with Britax strollers? Will the carrycot be stable enough?
Thank you.
Farah • 21 Jan 2020
Hello!
The Kids2Sit-For is not a thing I'd recommend. It may overload multiple parts of the stroller in a very bad way. What's more, having an older sibling sitting above a baby in a carrycot is a recipe for disaster as it can roll/fall backwards on the top of the baby… Strollers are simply not designed for such a dramatic change in loading and center of gravity changes. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the carrycots can officially hold up to 9 kg. As an absolute emergency solution, maybe... but certainly not for regular use, it is simply not safe enough.
I would suggest an additional sibling board ("skate" for strollers) that attaches at the back of the stroller. Some of them - for example, the universal Lascal Buggyboard Maxi, or the Bumprider, which I strongly recommend - can also be purchased with a seat to add to it (and the older one can, therefore, sit in the back). Be aware, adding a sibling board slightly affects the overall manipulation of the stroller (in a negative way) and you will have to adjust your walk. Otherwise, the board will be, unfortunately, in your way. That's how it goes with stroller solutions for two children - it just won't be absolutely ideal and cheap at the same time. Luckily, moms are always happy to adapt or help each other, and I am sure you will manage just fine. You just need to consider which option - the more expensive one, or the one where you can save some money, is better for you.
Your -very berry- Eli.