Best side-by-side double stroller Maclaren Twin Techno *Est. $380
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Maclaren Twin Techno

*Est. $380

Reviewed September 2009

Best side-by-side double stroller

Fits through standard doorways
Lighter than most double strollers
Durable
Excellent maneuverability

Narrow seats
Expensive
Not an all-terrain stroller

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Our Analysis

Reviewers say the Maclaren Twin Techno is a high-quality double stroller that's worth the premium price. The Twin Techno is both narrower (29 inches) and lighter (27 pounds) than most side-by-side double strollers, making it reasonable to maneuver through most doorways and onto busses and subways. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly side-by-side stroller, the Combi Twin Sport (*Est. $200) gets good marks for its maneuverability and relatively small profile, but it doesn't match the Maclaren for comfort or durability.

Along with ConsumerReports.org, which doesn't cover the Maclaren Twin Techno, "Baby Bargains" is the gold standard in stroller reviews. Denise and Alan Fields could devote a bit more space to their analysis of the Twin Techno, but their reputation for solid unbiased reviews gives their coverage the edge. Celebrity Baby Blog fleshes out the details on this stroller, touching on just about every aspect of its features and performance. Canadian Family, Cookie magazine and TheCradle.com each include the Twin Techno in their best doubles roundups.

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Our Sources

1. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe

"Baby Bargains" has broad, if not always thorough, coverage of single and double baby strollers. This baby gear book gets excellent feedback from parents and parents-to-be for its consistently reliable reviews. Authors Denise and Alan Fields assess the Maclaren Twin Techno based on brand history, research and parent feedback.

Review: Double Strollers, Eighth edition, 2009

2. Celebrity Baby Blog

Despite the name, Celebrity Baby Blog actually covers baby strollers from the perspective of average parents. Writer "Nancy" contributes a thorough analysis of the Maclaren Twin Techno. Overall, she says it's a great city stroller that isn't well suited for rough terrain.

Review: Maclaren Twin Techno Stroller: The Ultimate Side By Side Double Umbrella Stroller for the City and Suburbs, "Nancy"

3. Canadian Family Details/Subscribe

It's unclear how formal or systematic the analysis behind this review was, but the blurb on each of the six double strollers does include quotes from a parent tester. Tester Leanne Lyndsay has mostly good feedback on the Maclaren Twin Techno. She's particularly positive about the maneuverability, even on snowy sidewalks.

Review: 2008's Best Tested Double Strollers, Robyn Naster, May 2008

4. Cookie Magazine Details/Subscribe

This in-depth review of 10 double strollers is based on hands-on testing, with ratings for each stroller in overall performance and value. The Maclaren Twin Techno gets top scores on both accords. Testers said that although this stroller isn't that striking in the looks department, its practicality and ease of use easily propelled it beyond the competition.

Review: The Ultimate Double Stroller Guide, Erin Renzas

5. TheCradle.com

The Maclaren Twin Techno is chosen, along with four other doubles, as a favorite stroller of TheCradle.com's editors. The accompanying buyer's guide gives this roundup some additional credibility, but otherwise there's nothing to indicate why these strollers were chosen.

Review: Strollers: Product Guide & Review of Styles, Features & Safety, Editors of TheCradle.com