Peg-Perego Duette SW

One of the priciest tandem strollers available, the Peg-Perego Duette SW gets a mixed response from parents and professional reviewers. Everyone agrees that, at 44 pounds, it's a heavy, bulky stroller (Peg-Perego's website lists the weight at 25.8 pounds, but that's without the seats). But many parents say that's a fair trade for its solid feel. The Duette SW has luxurious fabric, full-coverage vented sun canopies and roomy seats that can be set up four different ways. In other ways, though, it's not a full-featured stroller: Storage is limited, and there are bumper bars instead of snack trays. Reviewers say the Duette SW works particularly well for infant twins. It can accommodate two car seats, both seats recline nearly flat, and children can face forward, backward, toward each other or back-to-back. Some parents complain about breakdowns with this expensive stroller -- especially the steering wheel mechanism. For a third of the price, the Graco Quattro Tour Duo (*Est. $250) is also car seat-compatible and features an infant-friendly full recline in the rear seat.

BabyGizmo.com offers a realistic assessment of the Peg-Perego Duette SW in a detailed video review. Baby-Gaga.com has unfortunately become outdated -- otherwise its coverage is thorough and authoritative. Canadian Family magazine editors include the Duette SW in short roundups of their favorite strollers. Perhaps because of the high price, this stroller isn't widely covered in user reviews, but Amazon.com does have a handful of posts from parents reporting their first-hand experiences.