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by Kathy on February 17, 2011
All the double strollers are too heavy to push? Get this Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand On Tandem Stroller then. This is the lightest sit and stand stroller available!
Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand On Tandem Stroller – Best Lightweight Sit and Stand Stroller
This Joovy Caboose weighs only 21 pounds, only about half the weight of other similar double strollers. I bought this stroller when my kids were older because I wanted a lighter option for my shopping trips. It’s so easy to maneuver I can do it with one hand!
There is a front seat, a standing platform and a padded seat for the toddler to sit when tired of standing. I think this stroller is not suitable if both your kids would want to sleep during the trip, since it doesn’t have two full seats.
If you need two full seats, the Baby Trend is a better choice. But since my older kid has grown up a bit, he prefers to run around and only stand or sit in the Joovy when he’s tired.
Oh and I must mention the sun canopy – it really keeps my kid cool under it. The canopy is thick and large enough to block off most of the sun, so I can bring my kids to the zoo without worrying that baby will be uncomfortable.
What I didn’t like about the Joovy Caboose was the small basket and the lack of room in the rear seat when the front seat was reclined all the way. But I guess I couldn’t ask for that much if I liked the compactness and lightness of it.
Overall this is a good sit and stand stroller to have if your kids are old enough, or you only use it during short trips.
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by Kathy on February 14, 2011
The mums who cared about little details out there, this is the double stroller for you. Graco Quattro Tour Duo is the best tandem double stroller for twins or two children of close age.
Graco Quattro Tour Duo – Best Tandem Double Stroller
If you asked me what this stroller can do better than the Graco DuoGlider, I’d say it is the little things that significantly make your day easier.
The Graco Quattro Tour Duo comes with all the handy stuff like cup holders for both the kids and the parents, a bigger basket down there to keep all the things you absolutely must bring with you, and a fanny pack for mummy.
Speaking of the basket, this stroller lets you access the basket when baby is in the seat, something that Graco DuoGlider can’t do. In fact, there is even a storage space in front for the front kiddie to put toys or snacks in.
Parents who like to go for walks in parks will like that the shock absorbers let babies ride more smoothly. And the window above opens to let you see into the infant seat.
Graco Quattro Tour Duo is really big though. And I mean BIG. Although it is not much heavier than the DuoGlider, a reviewer claims that it made him feel like he’s pushing an SUV.
It’s rather bulky and tall when folded down, so you might want to reconsider if you have a small car. However, both seats fit nicely into Graco car seats.
I’d suggest you get this if you like all the convenience features, and have a lot of space in your car for it. Otherwise check out the Graco DuoGlider, which is really more compact and cheaper but with less features.
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by Kathy on February 11, 2011
For those who’re on a tight budget but still need to buy a double stroller, I think the Graco DuoGlider is a very good budget double stroller to get.
Graco DuoGlider LX Stroller
It is roughly $100 less than the best tandem stroller – Graco Quattro Tour Duo, and there are parents who say it offers not much less than the Quattro.
The best thing about this double stroller is that it is really much more compact than the Quattro or other double strollers; the width is only 20 inches! It is very easy to go through narrow aisles so this is perfect for shopping trips at the mall.
This double stroller can be used for twins or two children of slight age difference. The back seat can be reclined all the way for an infant or a sleeping child. Oh, and both seats are compatible with Graco car seats.
Graco DuoGlider folds down quite flat for a double stroller, and if you need more space in your car you can take out some parts to make it even flatter. Folding and unfolding is fairly easy for me (I tried it out when shopping for a double stroller), but there are others who didn’t think so.
Two of the reasons I didn’t buy this stroller was that I needed a larger and more accessible basket, and I didn’t like the harnesses very much. They were unlike those harnesses in the car seats.
Anyway these were minor cons and the main reason I didn’t buy this stroller was because I found the Baby Trend Sit N Stand stroller a more suitable option for my kids.
On the whole the Graco DuoGlider is the best budget tandem double stroller out there. I’d say get this stroller if you are tight on budget, but if you have more to spend you can check out the Graco Quattro.
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by Kathy on February 9, 2011
I got used to tandem double strollers a long time ago it never occurred to me to get a side-by-side stroller. But my friend showed me this Combi Twin Sport 2 and I’m impressed!
Combi Twin Sport 2 Side by Side Stroller – Best Budget Side by Side Stroller
I can’t believe the Combi Twin Sport 2 is so compact! Although both babies will be sitting side by side, the stroller can still go through our standard sized bedroom doorways.
Even so, it can fit two babies of different age. Much to my surprise, my friend’s three year old can still sit in the stroller without being uncomfortable.
What’s nice about it is that each seat can recline independently so one baby can sit up and enjoy the ride while the other slumbers. The recline can be adjusted to the exact position baby wants because it uses a pulley system instead of point system.
The Combi Twin Sport 2 folds down really compactly too. It folds down and into half, practically becoming a flat single stroller. There’s a handy carrying strap and it’s lightweight so you can carry it easily.
It’s a pity that the wheels aren’t made for all terrains, so no going over sand or grass. It’s perfect for shopping trips at the mall, though my friend wished that the storage basket is bigger.
The handlebar is one bar across so it’s good for one-hand pushing, but not for hanging bags or purses from. The kids have cup holders, but none for parent. Both can be remedied by getting a separate cup holder and hook, I suppose.
All in all this is a really good side by side stroller and the price is not expensive for a twin stroller. The colors are neutral and nice for both boys and girls.
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by Kathy on February 6, 2011
Baby Trend Silverado Sit N’ Stand Plus is about the best versatile double stroller you can find for your family. An evolution of the Silverado Sit N’ Stand, the Silverado Sit N’ Stand Plus can convert into a travel system and traditional sit and stand, allowing you and your children more options with the stroller.
Baby Trend Silverado Sit N' Stand Plus Double Stroller
Traveling poses you no problems when you have this stroller. Most brands of infant car seats are compatible with the Baby Trend Silverado Sit N’ Stand Plus, and you can fold down the stroller compactly with one hand to stow it in your vehicle.
Baby Trend Silverado Sit N’ Stand Plus has a front seat, jump seat and back seat. The back seat of the Sit N’ Stand Plus can be removed in a flash to let the toddler stand on the platform. The back seat can be kept into the basket with plenty of space left for other stuff. One reviewer pointed out that the basket can be easily accessed from the sides even if there is a child in the back seat.
Baby Trend Silverado Sit N’ Stand Plus features both parent and child trays with cupholders (for both children!) for your shopping trips. Sun canopies protect your kids from the sun when out for a walk, and are removable for better view when indoors.
If this is the first time you’re getting a double stroller, do realize that all double strollers are naturally longer and heavier than standard ones, nevertheless you get to take out not one, but two toddlers at the same time. Saying that, owners are generally pleased that the Baby Trend Silverado Sit N’ Stand Plus is fairly easy to push.
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