Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0

I went for the Mockingbird 2.0 1-to-2 stroller with more kiddos in mind. It’s SUPER lightweight and versatile with lots of configurations and seat options, and adapters for different carrier/car seat brands, so you can easily mix and match with the Mockingbird base. We got the Nuna carrier, and adapter. The whole set up has been fantastic. Now with another baby on the way, we’ll be able to adjust the toddler seat, and add the adapter and carrier for new baby as well, without having to go for a giant side by side stroller. Another perk is the basket underneath is pretty large. I literally take it to the grocery store and fill the bottom basket instead of using a shopping cart.

We got the mockingbird single-to-double 2.0 and I really like it. We had a Chicco bravo with our oldest and Thai is such a step up and a nice stroller. We’ve used it in so many configurations. My kids are 31 months apart and we used it with toddler/car seat, toddler/infant seat, infant seat/riding board, toddler/toddler, toddler/riding board. We got a cheap side-by-side for Disneyland just for the bigger basket, but took the mockingbird as a single when we took just my oldest. I probably wouldn’t use it for grocery shopping but when I did that, I put my oldest in the cart and wore the baby. For walks around the neighborhood, fairs, zoos, smaller amusement parks though it’s great.

No I wouldn’t say it’s particularly heavy. Not for a full sized double stroller. I have no issue maneuvering it over our front threshold (about 5”) or over curbs. My oldest (32lbs/4y) is usually in the lower seat with my youngest in the upper seat (22lbs/1.5y). Packing it in the car, we just take the seats off anyway bc it only takes a fraction of a second to pop them back on. For that, the biggest issue is actually the riding board bc you can’t fold it with the riding board on, but it was also designed so it takes almost no time at all to take off and put back on.

We have a mockingbird 2.0 and bought the infant insert so when our second was really tiny we could still push both kids around and now that she’s older both sit upright.

We’re very happy with our mockingbird single to double. We used it as a single while I was still pregnant with my second (oldest was 2.5) and it was such an upgrade from our Chicco bravo. We used as a toddler+infant for a while, single toddler+riding board, double toddler, pretty much every combination but bassinet

Depends on your lifestyle. After getting an expensive stroller the first go around, you may not want to get an expensive stroller the second time just to get an expensive wagon two years later. We had a cheap stroller for our first and upgraded to the mockingbird for our second because the second seat is just as big as the first (unlike with the vista where the rumble seat is smaller). We used it for 2.5 years as a double (kids are 2.5 years apart and got it while expecting #2) and still use it as a single with the riding board as my 4.5 year old (also a linguini - I’m stealing this term!) has officially outgrown the toddler seat, but we also now have a wagon so that we can cart the double-kid-crap around. Like they ride their bikes to the park and are too tired to ride or walk back so we throw the bikes in one side of the wagon and them on the other side. It’s heavier and def not something I would have wanted to deal with when I had a newborn and 2 year old though so I thoroughly enjoyed having the mockingbird.

We love our mockingbird. Mine are 4.5 and nearly 2 and my 4.5 year old is just starting to out grow his seat but it has been soooooo handy the last 2 years. We’ve used all sorts of configurations and the basket is gigantic. It rides smooth, easy to maneuver, quick to rearrange

Yeah, definitely. We did car seat/toddler seat, infant seat/toddler seat, toddler/toddler, toddler+riding board. They both always had enough space. It’s heavy but not that much more than our single stroller, plus it maneuvers way better than our single, and a full size double will always be heavy but it’s miles lighter than like a wagon.

Full size. Especially if you plan for baby to nap in the stroller. But also for storage. We took our full size mockingbird and it was just fine. Many people had side-by-side doubles for the storage so it actually seemed to be on the smaller side of strollers there.

I always recommend the mockingbird. It’s super versatile. Can be just an infant stroller when you need that, can be a double when you need a double, can be an infant/toddler stroller with emergency riding board for the older sibling. The ride is smooth, my kids (1 & 4) are comfy in it. It’s great

We love our mockingbird. Yes it’s a little heavier as a double but they all are, there’s just more stroller to push. It’s not like it’s unwieldy or impossible to use. Still rides smooth and handles great

Mockingbird is 50lbs single or 45lbs double. But also at 4.5 you’d likely be able to get away with just a riding board with a seat on it.

Having used both with a similar age gap, I really like my tandem double (Mockingbird) for going to the store, and I like my side by side double (an older city select) for literally everything else. If you are on flat even terrain the tandem is fine, but if there is even the slightest incline or decline or uneven surface it is very hard to maneuver and keep straight. The weight is either top or bottom heavy and pulls the stroller sideways on hills etc. If I were buying today and didn’t have anything, I would get a cheap single for days I only need the baby in the stroller, and a nicer side by side double. Comes in very handy for walks around the block, going to the zoo, any traveling, etc. With a 3yo I definitely still need her to have a designated seat (with a buckle if you know what I mean 😉). As another commenter said, Facebook marketplace is a great resource. I scored my side by side city select for FREE, when comparables are $500-$700. My thought was to try before I buy, expecting it to be beat up, but it’s actually perfect and will serve us for years.

I debated getting the bassinet attachment for my Mockingbird and I’m SO GRATEFUL I did. We’ve used it more times than I can count in just 2mo, usually multiple times per week - And I DON’T live somewhere walkable. We drive literally everywhere but you best believe my beloved stroller is in the trunk and used at most if not all of our destinations. I absolutely love our Mockingbird and I found the bassinet attachment for about 1/2 price on Facebook marketplace. There were tons of Uppababy bassinet attachments when I was looking too. Get the bassinet!!!!! Positional asphyxiation is not something to play with.

We only have two— the Mockingbird (basically uppababy's cheaper twin), and a compact travel stroller (gb pockitt+ all-city). The Mockingbird comes with us on neighborhood walks or long days at Disney, the travel stroller goes everywhere else (and I mean everywhere—we've trekked across Europe with it, trips to Target, shorter evenings at Disney, etc.). We're expecting our second in January, and I plan on getting a second compact travel stroller (either a baby zen yoyo or another gb pockitt+) for trips, but using the second seat kit for the Mockingbird for everything else.

I feel like the Mockingbird might be what you're looking for? it's the budget version of the vista, and usually is compatible with most car seats (but you have to buy the car seat attachment). Lots of them on FB marketplace, too. I got my bassinet attachment from GoodBuyGear. There's a company called Rebel that also does open-box or used reselling of baby gear.

Hi! FTM here…Stroller was the one thing I splurged on. I wanted something durable that would last a long time and grow with my family. I couldn’t fathom spending $1000+ on an uppababy or nuna travel system so I went with the mockingbird single to double 2.0. I built my own travel system by purchasing an adapter to fit my infant car seat. It’s durable, lightweight, folds easily, rolls well, ample storage, and ascetically pleasing. It’s comparable to an uppababy IMO. I think in total I spent ~$600.00 on stroller & accessories(not including car seat). We won’t need another stroller until LO grows out of this one in 5-7 years & it has a lifetime warranty if anything goes wrong until then. My only complaint is it’s a bit bulky when folded. I could see myself purchasing an extremely lightweight stroller specifically for traveling via plane in 3-5 years. I wanted the bassinet attachment but did not need it. We didnt leave the house for the first 6 weeks and by then LO enjoyed the upright position of her car seat (and hated lying flat) Maybe wait until your LO is here to decide on purchasing any additional attachments like a bassinet? I think the doona is a heavy, bulky, waste of money. Why spend that much for something your child will quickly grow out of? If you’re purchasing your own stroller/travel system, add it to your registry (target, babylist) you’ll get a 20% completion coupon to use at target, and I think 15% off at babylist. TLDR; FTM agrees with your sentiment on stroller/travel system costs. After doing a ton of research, it’s worth the investment for longevity. Think of it like buying a car or a bike, you want something nice that will last! Find a stroller that doesn’t break the bank, but fits your lifestyle and needs. Test them in stores and don’t miss out on sales!