Double Strollers: Reviews

Reviewers generally agree that side-by-side strollers are easier to steer than tandem strollers (which position one seat behind the other). Side-by-side strollers aren't much longer than a standard single stroller, but… they are wider. Even so, the expert and parent testers praise the Maclaren Twin Techno for its maneuverability; it fits well through standard doorways and grocery store aisles. Reviewers say that it's easy to steer (even one-handed) indoors or on smooth sidewalks, but that it's less maneuverable on rougher terrain despite the shock-absorbing wheels. Each seat has an independent canopy and five-position recline. Parents report that the 27-pound Maclaren Twin Techno isn't that fancy looking -- but that its practicality and durability won them over.

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If you don't want to spend so much on a side-by-side stroller, reviews say the Combi Twin Sport strikes a good balance between features and price. Owners like the Combi side-by-side stroller for its maneuverability. It's… not an all-terrain stroller, though, and parents say it's at its best indoors and on pavement. Reviewers say it folds up easily, taking up about as much space as a full-featured single stroller. The padded seat cushions are washable, and parents say they're comfortable for little ones. Both seats recline, but not all the way. There's a storage basket and snack holder, a carry strap, and a five-point harness for safety. But critics say the canopies are too small and flimsy, and parents wish it had a cup holder for adults. We also read criticism that the storage baskets are hard to access.

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Tandem strollers, with one seat behind the other, are a good choice for kids of different ages; the narrow width makes tandem strollers easy to fit through doors, but their length makes them hard to turn. Graco also makes… less expensive double strollers, but the Quattro Tour Duo gets by far the best feedback from reviewers. Its compact, one-hand fold is a plus, but this stroller's 39-pound-weight is a drawback. The rear seat reclines totally flat for newborns and older kids who like to nap lying down, and the front seat accepts an infant car seat. The rear seat is elevated so both children get a view, and it's reversible so babies and young toddlers can face mom or dad.

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Reviewers say this twin stroller isn't the most durable, but the DuoGlider is still the tandem stroller under $200. Kids like the DuoGlider's two-level seating, which lets the rear passenger sit a little higher for a… better view. Though it's fairly heavy (about 30 pounds), parents say it handles well and folds easily enough, but it's not as well reviewed as the more compact Graco Quattro Tour Duo. More durable double strollers cost three times as much. The DuoGlider stroller can hold two SnugRide infant carriers, and it has machine-washable seat pads and a fully reclining back seat. The front seat reclines partially.

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On its own, the pricey three-wheeled phil&teds Sport Buggy single stroller has a ton of storage and a fully reclining seat, so it's appropriate for newborns. With the addition of the doubles kit, the phil&teds stroller… converts into a double stroller, with an additional seat above or below the main seat for an infant or a second toddler. Reviews say the Sport Buggy stroller is great for parents who anticipate needing a double stroller but don't want the added width or length of a traditional double stroller. The Sport Buggy's swiveling front wheel makes it easy to maneuver.

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A no-fuss alternative to traditional double strollers is a stroller like the Joovy Caboose Ultralight. The 21-pound Joovy stroller is essentially a single stroller with a rear running board,' allowing an older child to… stand or sit behind the main seat. According to parents, this is a good solution if you have an older child (at least 2 ½ years old and no more than 40 inches tall) and a younger baby. Parents also say it works best if your older child likes to stand and isn't much of a napper. Although parents like the Joovy Caboose Ultralight, you might want to try it in a store first.

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