[i2r2]

I have to second the idea of an umbrella stroller. You can use it right up to the gate and hang stuff from the handles (as long as something, or someone is sitting in it). I found a really nice one by Jeep that had a shade on the top and a small storage area on the bottom for little bags and it also reclined. We also ditched the diaper bag and got a backpack. It was better than a diaper bag. It had a CD pocket and mesh pockets on the side that were great for juice/water cups. We never went back to the diaper bag.

Good luck!