Foundations 40-NM-BO Quad Seats Standard Stroller

First let me say that I've had or tested doubles, triples and quad strollers, including: the Peg Perego triplet, the Inglesina quad, the Valco Twin Runabout with a third toddler jumpseat attached (my favorite for 3 kids), the Step 2 choo-choo wagon with 4 seats, and the Foundations Quad stroller.

I have a 3 year old, 2.5 year old, 16 month old and 6 month old. The Foundations Quad stroller gives me the freedom to make a run to the grocery store or mall with the kids by myself. The storage baskets are a good size, and I like that the back seats are a little higher than the front, so all the kids can see out. The heavier kids MUST sit in the back or else this stroller is impossible to maneuver! That is unfortunate, since I'd rather have my baby closer to me. Still this is the only quad stroller that folds small enough to fit in the back of my minivan and still leaves a little room for groceries or other purchases. It's also convenient that you don't have to take any seats on and off like you have to with the Inglesina quad. The Foundations quad is heavy, but if you have four kids, than you can probably lift it. When it folds it locks into and upright position. This makes it easier to lift in and out of the car. The only negative is that each seat is only up to about 40 lbs, though I suspect you can get away with one of the kids being up to 45 lbs. I put my 3 yr old (25lbs) and 2.5 year old (33 lbs) in the back, and my 16 month old (23 lbs) and 6 month old (15 lbs) in the front. I have no problems pushing it this way.

I've also used the Step 2 choo choo wagon with 4 "cars." I like the choo choo wagon better for walks around the neighborhood. It's easier to walk down narrow sidewalks with the choo-choo, plus all the kids have their own space and are separated. The Foundations stroller is better for outings, since the seats recline and there are storage baskets. The quad stroller also takes less room in my minivan. My all time favorite stroller is still the Valco Twin Runabout made into a triple with the toddler jumpseat, but alas I have 4 kids now and they all want to ride.

If your kids are bigger, the Inglesina quad has a little more room than the Foundations quad. I just hated the idea of having to snap the seats on and off to fit it into the car. Plus it took up all the room, so there was no place to put purchases. With the Foundations stroller I just lift it out of the car ready to go.