Double Strollers: Reviews

Updated October 2010

Congratulations, you're having twins! (Or your second child) It's time to upgrade your baby buggy to fit your expanding family. After careful analyses of expert and user reviews, the editors at ConsumerSearch have decided that the double strollers listed below are a multiple blessing. If you want to discover more strollers, scroll to the bottom of the page to search through more than 200 reviews of all types of stroller models.

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Best side-by-side double stroller

Combi Twin Sport

*Est. $225 Compare Prices

Reviewers generally agree that side-by-side strollers are lighter and easier to steer than tandem strollers (which position one seat behind the other). Although side-by-side strollers aren't much longer than a standard… expandsingle stroller, they are wider. Manufacturers now make double strollers that fit through standard doorways and grocery store aisles, such as the 22-pound Combi Twin Sport. You can pay much more for a side-by-side stroller, but reviews recommend the Combi Twin Sport most often. Experts and parents say it nicely balances features and price, with washable seat pads, reclining seats, a small storage basket, snack holder, five-point harnesses and carry strap. Unlike some pricier side-by-side strollers, the Combi Twin Sport can hold one infant car seat (but only the Combi brand). If you want to hook two infant car seats onto your stroller, reviews recommend a tandem such as the Graco Quattro Tour Duo (*Est. $250) or Graco DuoGlider LX (*Est. $150). collapse

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ConsumerReports.org: The Combi Twin Sport, along with seven other double strollers, gets put through its paces by independent testers for ConsumerReports.org.

Babble.com: After testing with a 5-month-old, 18-month-old and 3-year-old, Babble.com names the Combi Twin Sport the best affordable double stroller.

Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" includes a brief description of the Combi Twin Sport, along with detailed coverage of the Combi brand as a whole.

Celebrity Baby Blog: People.com's Celebrity Baby Blog has surprisingly down-to-earth stroller reviews, including one for the Combi Twin Sport.

About.com: The Combi Twin Sport makes this list of the best side-by-side strollers, with its reasonable price and reclining seats.

Parents.com: This article picks the Combi Twin Sport as one of the best double strollers, but with only a two-sentence explanation as to why.

Buzzillions.com: There's not much coverage here of the newest Combi Twin Sport, but Buzzillions.com allows users to access reviews of previous versions.

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Budget side-by-side double stroller

Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All-Weather

*Est. $90 Compare Prices

There's a reason the Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All-Weather costs so much less than the Combi Twin Sport (*Est. $225), reviews say: The Jeep has a lower weight limit (70 versus 90 pounds), no wheel suspension, no child… expandtray, three-point harnesses instead of five-point, no way to attach a car seat and no way to remove the seat material for washing. Still, parents who buy the Jeep are usually satisfied with its simplicity, light weight (23 pounds) and affordable price. Its seats do recline independently -- far enough to support young babies, reviews say. The Jeep proves safe, maneuverable and easy to use in one respected test, and top experts say it's a fine choice for parents on a tight budget. collapse

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ConsumerReports.org: Editors include the Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All-Weather in their latest stroller test, ranking it alongside seven other double strollers based on test results.

Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" briefly describes the Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All-Weather, along with a more detailed analysis of the Kolcraft brand that makes the Jeep strollers.

About.com: Independently reclining seats and a bargain price earn the Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All-Weather a spot on this list of the best side-by-side strollers.

Amazon.com: Twenty of the two dozen reviews posted here give the Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All-Weather stroller 4 or 5 stars (out of 5). Owners do note some drawbacks -- small sun canopies and a lack of storage are common complaints -- but overall, parents appreciate the light weight and low price.

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Best tandem-style double stroller

Graco Quattro Tour Duo

*Est. $250 Compare Prices

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… expandless-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 is elevated so both children get a view, and it reclines totally flat for newborns and older kids who like to nap lying down -- or you can snap on two Graco infant car seats. The Quattro Tour Duo's rear seat has higher weight and height limits than the cheaper Graco DuoGlider LX (*Est. $150) plus extra features such as an open-front design with dual cupholders (convenient for toddlers who like to climb in by themselves). collapse

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Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: In this latest roundup, ConsumerReports.org rates the Graco Quattro Tour Duo along with six side-by-side double strollers and two other tandems.

Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" doesn't devote a tremendous amount of space to individual stroller models, but the authors do include an in-depth discussion of each brand, including Graco.

BabyGizmo.com: Hollie Schultz isn't shy about demonstrating this stroller's shortcomings -- weight and difficult maneuvering are the big ones.

Amazon.com: With more than 200 owner-written reviews, the Graco Quattro Tour Duo gets excellent coverage on Amazon.com.

ToysRUs.com: The Toys "R" Us website has more than 100 user reviews of the Graco Quattro Tour Duo, split among the various upholstery colors.

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Budget tandem double stroller

Graco DuoGlider LX

*Est. $150 Compare Prices

Reviewers say the Graco DuoGlider LX is the best 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… expand(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 (*Est. $250). More durable double strollers cost three times as much. The DuoGlider stroller can hold two Graco infant car seats, and it has machine-washable seat pads and a fully reclining back seat. The front seat reclines partially. collapse

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Baby-Gaga.com: Strollers reviewed at Baby-Gaga.com are rated (based on testing and feedback from owners) in several performance areas and then given an overall score.

Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" is an excellent baby gear book by parents and consumer advocates Denise and Alan Fields.

Viewpoints.com: Viewpoints.com tends to attract high-quality reviews and there are more than 180 currently posted on the Graco DuoGlider.

LilaGuide.com: Dozens of parents have contributed brief reviews of the Graco DuoGlider.

Amazon.com: About 50 parents post reviews of the Graco DuoGlider on Amazon.com.

Epinions.com: More than three dozen parents report their experiences with the Graco DuoGlider, which are mainly positive.

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Buy from Amazon for $199.99
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Convertible double stroller

phil&teds Explorer

*Est. $480 plus $90 doubles kit Compare Prices

On its own, the pricey three-wheeled phil&teds Explorer single stroller has a ton of storage and a fully reclining seat, so it's appropriate for newborns. Add a doubles kit -- an attachable second seat -- and the Explorer… expandconverts into a double stroller, with an additional seat above or below the main seat for an infant or a second toddler. Reviews say this 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. However, it's not the best bet for newborn twins, as the second seat doesn't recline (only babies with head and neck control can sit there). For two newborns, reviews suggest a more traditional double stroller such as the fully reclining Combi Twin Sport (*Est. $225), or a tandem that can hold two infant car seats such as the Graco Quattro Tour Duo (*Est. $250) or Graco DuoGlider LX (*Est. $150). collapse

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Expert & User Review Sources:

BabyGizmo.com: Veteran stroller reviewer Hollie Schultz finds a lot to love about the new phil&teds Explorer in this video review.

Babble.com: Readers pick the phil&teds Explorer as one of their favorite double strollers.

BabyCenter.com: Mom of four Molly Balint tests the phil&teds Explorer with her daughters.

WildChildGear.com: This retail site includes a blog with baby gear reviews.

Which? magazine: Which? magazine briefly evaluates the phil&teds Explorer -- successor to the phil&teds Sport, which was included in the magazine's most recent stroller test.

Amazon.com: The new phil&teds Explorer had only one review posted when we checked at Amazon.com, but we expect more to accumulate at this popular retail site.

Baby Bargains: This edition of "Baby Bargains" was published before the new phil&teds Explorer hit the market, but the book does include an analysis of the Sport Buggy Double that the Explorer replaces, as well as the phil&teds brand in general.

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for $599.98

Sit-and-stand double stroller

Joovy Caboose Ultralight

*Est. $250 Compare Prices

A no-fuss alternative to traditional double strollers is a stroller such as the Joovy Caboose Ultralight. The 21-pound Joovy stroller is essentially a single stroller with a rear running board, allowing an older child to… expandstand or sit behind the main seat. According to parents, this is a good solution if you have an older child (at least 2 1/2 years old and no more than 44 inches tall) and a younger baby (the main seat also accommodates an infant car seat). 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. collapse

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Expert & User Review Sources:

Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" is widely regarded as the top buyer's guide for new parents and parents-to-be.

Babble.com: The Joovy Caboose Ultralight is the best option for parents of two whose older child wants to ride sometimes, but won't sit in the stroller for long, editors here say.

Amazon.com: Two-thirds of the 180 or so owners posting to Amazon.com give the Joovy Caboose Ultralight a perfect 5-star score.

Buzzillions.com: Buzzillions.com has compiled approximately 130 owner-written reviews of the Joovy Caboose Ultralight from third-party sources such as BabyUniverse.com and BabiesRUs.com.

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