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Inglesina Twin Swift

Discontinued

Reviewed June 2008

Narrow and maneuverable
Compact when collapsed
Separately reclining seats
Sturdy

Heavy
Could be easier to open and close
Lacks a cup holder and snack tray

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Our Analysis

Reviews generally say side-by-side strollers are easier to steer than tandem strollers, and the Inglesina Twin Swift double stroller's 29-inch width ensures it will fit through most doors and grocery aisles. The two seats recline independently (including a nearly flat position). Parents say the 28-pound Twin Swift stroller steers extremely well, and the handles are comfortable even for tall drivers. The Inglesina Twin Swift also gets very high marks for durability. Parents wish there were a cup holder and more storage space. Parents appreciate that the Twin Swift is about the size of a golf bag when collapsed, which makes it significantly more compact than other twin strollers. If your budget is tight, you might want to take a look at the Kolcraft Jeep Wrangler All-Weather Twin Sport (*Est. $100) or the tandem Graco DuoGlider (*Est. $130). But keep in mind that the Inglesina Twin Swift does get consistently better reviews than any of these from both experts and owners. For an all-terrain double stroller, the Mountain Buggy Urban Double (*Est. $750) is pricey and heavy, but parents say it's very maneuverable.

The most credible expert review of the Inglesina Twin Swift double stroller comes from the popular baby gear book "Baby Bargains," written by consumer advocates Denise and Alan Fields. We also found good coverage of this model at Baby-Gaga.com, along with some parent-written reviews at Epinions.com and LilaGuide.com. Disappointingly, ConsumerReports.org hasn't included the Inglesina Twin Swift in its latest round of stroller testing.

Our Sources

1. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe

"Baby Bargains" is an excellent baby gear book with a thorough section on the various types of strollers. The Inglesina Twin Swift is discussed at length.

Review: Strollers, Denise and Alan Fields, Seventh edition, 2007

2. Baby-Gaga.com

The Inglesina Twin Swift double stroller is rated in 11 performance categories, then given an overall grade of A. The ratings are based on both hands-on editorial evaluations and parent input. The Twin Swift is described as sturdy, compact and easy-to-steer, but some parents say it is too heavy.

Review: Inglesina Twin Swift, Editors of and contributors to Baby-Gaga.com

3. Epinions.com

More than a dozen parents share their opinions of the Inglesina Twin Swift in various colors. They praise the stroller for its narrow build, easy steering and individual seat recline. Some owners feel the Twin Swift is too bulky and wish there were more cup holders and snack trays.

Review: Inglesina Twin Swift NN1 Umbrella Stroller, Contributors to Epinions.com

4. LilaGuide.com

At the time of our visit there were only a couple of entries on the Inglesina Twin Swift. One parent says she finds this stroller very difficult to open and close.

Review: Inglesina Twin Swift, Contributors to LilaGuide.com

5. Amazon.com

There are only a handful of reviews of the Inglesina Twin Swift at Amazon.com, because older reviews are lost when new fabric colors are introduced. Most parents are very pleased with this stroller, but one is very upset with Inglesina's poor customer service.

Review: Inglesina Twin Swift Stroller, Contributors to Amazon.com