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Baby Bargains, Baby-Gaga.com, Choice.com.au

Best Double Strollers: (out of 35)
Graco DuoGlider, Inglesina Twin Swift, Phil & Teds Sport Buggy Double

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• Graco DuoGlider (*est. $150) >> Where to buy	Budget double stroller. Reviewers say this twin stroller doesn't get the best scores for durability, but the DuoGlider is still the best budget tandem stroller. Kids like the DuoGlider's "stadium seating," which lets the rear passenger sit a little higher for a better view. Though it's fairly heavy (about 31 pounds), parents say it handles well and folds easily enough. More durable double strollers cost three times as much. The DuoGlider stroller can hold two SnugRide infant carriers, and has machine-washable seat pads and a fully reclining back seat. The front seat reclines partially. (compare prices)
• Inglesina Twin Swift (*est. $250) >> Where to buy	Best side-by-side double stroller. Side-by-side strollers are easier to steer than tandem strollers, and the Inglesina's 29-inch width ensures it will fit through most doors and grocery aisles. The two seats recline independently (including nearly flat). Parents say the 28-pound Twin Swift stroller steers extremely well, and it gets very high marks for durability. Some parents comment in user reviews that they wish there was a cup holder and more storage space, but when collapsed, the Twin Swift is about the size of a golf bag -- significantly more compact than other double strollers. (compare prices)
• Phil & Teds Sport Buggy Double (*est. $400 plus $90 doubles kit) >> Where to buy	Convertible double stroller. 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. (compare prices)
• Baby Trend Sit N Stand (*est. $130) >> Where to buy	Sit-and-stand twin stroller. Another budget alternative is a stroller like the Baby Trend Sit N Stand or similar Joovy Caboose (*est. $160). The Sit N Stand 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 2½ 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 Sit N Stand, you might want to try it in a store first. (compare prices)
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Updated August 2007

While Consumer Reports magazine is an excellent source for stroller reviews in general, their coverage of double strollers this year is a disappointment. Editors test just one double stroller, and that model has since been discontinued. So, for this report, Consumer Reports isn't very helpful. The excellent book Baby Bargains by Alan and Denise Fields is a more comprehensive source, and more models are covered here than at Consumer Reports. Editors consider parent and manufacturer interviews along with hands-on tests to assign product ratings. Baby-Gaga.com is also much more comprehensive than Consumer Reports -- editors base ratings on parent interviews, and the detailed writeups are well balanced and interesting to read.

In addition to the information on double strollers we found from professional reviewers, we also found a large number of parent-written reviews. Reviews at Amazon.com, JoggingStroller.com and Epinions vary in quality, but taken together provide insight into double stroller ease of use and durability. For instance, no professional review mentions any issues with the Schwinn Free Wheeler 2 double stroller (*est. $300), but several parents remark that the seats aren't quite tall enough for toddlers, and that their kids' heads sometimes touch the canopy.

Stroller weight becomes an issue. The average weight of double strollers is around 30 pounds -- and that's before you add two kids. So it's not surprising that the most common complaint in reviews is weight and bulkiness. The Graco DuoGlider (*est. $150) double stroller weighs 31.3 pounds -- about average. Some more expensive luxury twin strollers like the Mountain Buggy Urban Double (*est. $670) weigh 35 pounds. The InStep Safari 2 Double tips the scales at 36 pounds.

One of the lightest double strollers is the Peg-Perego Aria Twin (*est. $330) , a stroller that situates both children side by side. At about 16 pounds, the Aria Twin is one of the lightest twin strollers you can find. However, after reading reviews, we chose not to include the Aria Twin in ConsumerSearch Fast Answers for double strollers. Parents say the Aria is actually too light, and therefore not up to the rigors of hauling two 30-pound kids. We read reports of ripping fabric and groaning wheels. Some parents say the sun canopies are too small, and many parents complain about the fabric storage basket, which begins to stretch and sag, touching the ground in some cases. So while light weight is usually a plus when it comes to double strollers, reviewers say the Peg-Perego Aria Twin just isn't quite up to the challenge.

Experts say there's not much available in between the $350 high-end models and $180 low-end double strollers. Although it's admittedly a big expense, reviews say you may ultimately be better off with a more expensive model, since double strollers will take twice the abuse as single strollers. Indeed, when we visited sites like Epinions, BabyCenter.com and Amazon.com, where consumers post reviews based on their personal experiences, we found that cheaper strollers like the Graco DuoGlider (*est. $150) received complaints from parents about limited durability and breaking parts, although parents do tend to be happy with Graco's customer service. Editors at Baby-Gaga.com say that although the Graco double stroller isn't as durable as more expensive models, it is both affordable and "decent" for the money, and it outperforms its low price. ... Continued

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# of Picks	Model (with Retailer Links)	Details from Amazon.com
3	Graco DuoGlider (*est. $150)	details
3	Phil & Teds Sport Buggy Double (*est. $400 plus $90 doubles kit)	details
3	Inglesina Twin Swift (*est. $250)	details
1 each	Graco DuoRider , Compass S350 Tandem, Joovy Caboose , Jeep Twin All Terrain, Maclaren Twin Techno , BOB Duallie , Baby Jogger City Double , Mountain Buggy Urban Double , Baby Trend Snap-N-Go Double , Baby Trend Sit N Stand , InStep Safari 2 Double

The Graco DuoGlider is mentioned in several reviews as the best budget choice in a tandem stroller, and we've included it in ConsumerSearch Fast Answers. The Phil & Teds Sport Buggy stroller is a single stroller with an added seat for a second child. This setup is better for an older child and a younger sibling than for twins. The Inglesina Twin Swift is recommended as a mid-priced side-by-side umbrella-style stroller. The Joovy Caboose (*est. $160) and similar Baby Trend Sit N Stand (*est. $130) are single strollers with a rear running board for a second standing or sitting child. Although this design doesn't work for everyone, these strollers are a more compact alternative to a bulky double stroller. The Baby Trend version is a little less expensive.

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