Starting a nanny share - what equipment is necessary?

[Anonymous]

We are starting a nanny share with a great family in September and would love some advice on equipment:
-Suggestions for a good double stroller
-How did you arrange high chairs?
-Any other useful information

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Tons of discussion already. Pls do a search.

[Anonymous]

Stroller really depends on what kindnof neighborhood you live in. I like the joovy caboose ultralight with the extra seat in back because it is lightweight and easy to fold so I can easily get it in and out of cars, up and down apartment stairs, etc. If I were somewhere fairly suburban and had garage space where the stroller could just be stored assembled and rolled out, then I might be happy with something heavier that was a smoother ride.

[Anonymous]

I use a double Baby Jogger - it's quite heavy but very sturdy with a lot of basket space and is a smooth ride. Won't be good if you live in an area without ramps or a lot of high curbs, though. I also had a chance to try a Phil and Teds double stroller and it was much lighter and an overall easier ride, but it had very little basket space and a three-wheeler needs a bit of time to get used to.

I'd get sturdy high chairs that would look nice in your house - Stokke, Mokka or similar. They grow with the child and look like regular furniture, so it won't look like you have a daycare in your house. Or something stackable like they have in restaurants, which would probably be much cheaper, albeit less nice looking.

[Anonymous]

Will she be driving, OP, or only walking? Mostly city streets or jogging trails? Any grocery shopping?

More details, please.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all! We live in Petworth - she won't be driving them, just navigating sidewalks, stairs, ramps, etc... around parks and library/bookstore sing-a-longs. As they got older she'll be using metro with them.

[Anonymous]

For metro she needs a small footprint. Phill and teds are a good choice since they are a great single stroller once you remove the second seat, so you can use it on weekends.