2 Baby Strollers Guide
Instep Baby Jogging Strollers2 Baby strollers are essentially a structure for 2 babies in one. With the advent of this innovation, many parents with twins would stop buying 2 strollers in favor of the 2-in-1 stroller. Surprisingly, some parents with twins still prefer to buy 2 separate ones rather than a double. But most parents with twins who opt to buy a 2-in-1, rather than a double baby stroller, do so for a number of reasons, either financial or due to personal preferences. What many parents with twins and very limited resources do is buy a single baby stroller in one month, and then buy the other baby stroller the following month. This way, at the end of it all, every one has a stroller and everyone is happy. Some actually don’t even get the second single baby stroller. But rather stroll the kids in one baby stroller in turns, which works out just fine if the twins are easily separable, and if there are always two people available so that one can stay behind with one twin while the other goes out with the other twin. Some multiple births are unanticipated. Because of this, a couple may be surprised when they prepared for a singleton (including purchasing a single stroller) and end up with twins. Most people don't expect to have to return their items, so they may have also thrown away the boxes and the receipts. Now when the twins are born, the couple might decide to get another baby stroller (hence making a total of 2 baby strollers) rather than sell the one their first brand new stroller at second hand price and then buy a pricey double stroller.
Still, in some cases, the decision to buy 2 baby strollers rather than a double baby stroller might be as a result of simple personal preference on the part of one (or both) parents. It could be a way of separating the twins and hence instilling a sense of independence (from one another) at an early age. Some parents might also feel that 2 baby strollers give both parents a better chance to share in the joys of strolling with their infants in a way that a double baby stroller cannot. Nonetheless, buying a 2 baby stroller also has some advantages over buying 2 separate baby strollers.
Main Advantages of 2 Baby Strollers -
Cost. The average double baby stroller is cheaper than 2 baby strollers. In a double baby stroller, the manufacturer gets a chance to save on wheels and other elements of a baby stroller, a savings which might be passed to the parent.
Moreover, since a double baby stroller costs less than 2 baby strollers, it could qualify the buyer for bigger discounts than they would get by buying the 2 baby strollers individually. -
Moving around. Then there is the issue of pushing. Obviously 2 baby strollers require 2 people to push them, whereas a double baby stroller can be pushed by a single person.
Now this wouldn’t be a source of worry as long as both parents are around, but it gets complicated when one parents is away on a trip or at work. In this case, taking the babies out with 2 baby strollers would mean either asking someone else to come along to push the second baby stroller or giving up the idea of going out all together.
The only alternative to this would be to take the twins one at a time, but this is counter-intuitive and would also mean finding someone to babysit the baby who is to remain behind as you go out with the other one. |  Like even better than the Duo Glider! "I was a little nervous about pre-ordering this without seeing it but decided to take the chance. I had the Graco Duo Glider with my first two children which served us well. I gave it away to someone who really needed it and then found I pregnant again! Therefore, I was planning to get the Duo Glider again and then saw this one. This is much more stylish than the Duo Glider and compared to the Duo Glider we had, better features such as:
-two cup holders for the parents, fanny pack attachment for other things
-basket that can be accessed while infant seat in recline
-cup holders for the front toddler seat (rather than the tray that I had to always open and close for my toddler) so he can just get in and out easily
-shocks on the wheels for more comfort (my husband thought this was cool)
- window that can be opened to see into infant seat from above
-storage tray for toddler items under his seat
-better handles for parents
Overall, I really like it and like it even better than the Duo Glider. I was prepared for the weight of the stroller because the Duo Glider is also somewhat heavy. However, I had no problem with the weight of the Duo Glider getting it in and out and the Quattro Duo is comparable in weight. Therefore, if you realize a double stroller is not going to be light, it really is not extraordinarily heavy (and I am no body builder!)" 2 baby strollers |
|  Kolcraft Contours Tandem vs Graco Quatto Duo "I've been trying to decide between the Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem and the Graco Quattro Duo. I needed a double stroller to accommodate my Graco Safe Seat car seat (my son arrives in Jan.) and my daughter who will be 20 mo. when he arrives. It came down to these 2 strollers. The Kolcraft is mostly sold online, but I was lucky to find one in a local baby store in my area and did a side-by-side comparison w/the Quattro using my daughter as a demo (currently 17 mo & 28" tall). Here are my findings:
C = Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem
Q = Graco Quattro Duo
LENGTH
C approx 52"
Q approx 50"
Nearly equal
WEIGHT
C approx 46 lbs w/seats & 40 lbs w/o
Q approx 39 lbs
Both are heavy, but equivalent
STEERING
C was slightly smoother to push over the Q
BASKETS
C was slightly larger & easily accessible from all sides than the Q
HANDLE
C Foam covered bar, not adjustable for height, 2 cup holders and storage case
Q Molded plastic handle bar, w/multiple hand positions, cup holder and storage case
CAR SEAT COMPATIBILITY
C Fits in front or rear seat, must remove stroller seat & insert car seat adapter frame and use strap from stroller frame to hold it securely in place. Overall, less disruptive to infant when transferring car seat from car to stroller.
Q Fits in rear seat only, no extra equip. needed. A bit cumbersome to install my Graco Safe Seat into stroller, I had to jiggle the seat to snap into place; more likely to disrupt infant.
SEAT SIZE
My child's head hit about 3" below the top of the seats in each model. I've read reviews that stated the seats were smaller in the C, but IMO they are equal.
SEAT COMFORT
C Fabric was soft yet durable. Seat cushioning looked more comfortable, had better quality construction & appeared more durable than Q.
SEATS
C Each seat (back and legs) can tilt back in 3 positions; would be less jarring to a sleeping child.
Q Only back portion of seats recline; 3 positions and only the rear seat fully reclines.
SEATING OPTIONS
C VERY versatile; just press buttons on the side of seat to remove seat to change positions. Children can both face forward, rear or one of each. Very cool!
Q Both seats permanently face forward.
FOOT RESTS
C Built into seat frame
Q Molded plastic attached to stroller frame.
Neither are adjustable to grow w/child's height. My child's feet were 1" from touching the foot rest in the C & hung several inches above the Q. One she'd outgrow, one she might grow into someday - IMO a wash.
LEG RESTS
C was easily adjustable in 3 positions - vertical as in a sitting position, horizontal w/legs straight out, or angled somewhere in-between.
Q No leg rests.
CANOPY
C Solid, durable fabric offers complete eye coverage from sun (if in upright position), smooth and quiet when sliding open & closed
Q Parent window on top and see-thru plastic windows on the side of canopy for child to see out; sun shines in side & into child's eyes; offers partial coverage (can't pull far enough forward), noisy & stiff to adjust.
CANOPY HEIGHT
Equal height. The top of my child's head was of equal distance from the top of canopy in each model.
EASE OF FOLDING
C Must remove rear seat (or car seat adapter) to fold. Requires 2 hands on side of stroller handle bar and 1 foot on basket to fold. Takes longer, but is easy enough to do.
Q Easy, quick & convenient one handed fold.
FOLDING POSITION
C Folds upright into standing position, requires no bending.
Q Folds flat onto ground, must bend down to pick up.
COMPACTNESS OF FOLD
C With 1 seat removed (3 lbs), folds a bit smaller than Q, and even more so if both seats are removed.
LIFTING 2 baby strollers
Q Has more intuitive grab bars.
C More awkward to lift. Grab handle bar and somewhere else; could use toddler handles on the side frame to lift but it's still awkward.
Neither is easy due to weight, but both are doable.
OVERALL APPEARANCE
C Not just my opinion, but I've read many reviews of others that LOVE the look of this stroller. It feels more open & less crowded than the Q.
OVERALL
It's called Contour OPTIONS for a reason. Lots of options and higher quality features give it a leg up over its competition. It's not perfect as it's slightly heavier and involves more steps to fold (hence the 4 stars). But overall, I think it's the better stroller - this is the one I'm going with!" 2 baby strollers |
|  A great double stroller! "I bought this stroller about a year ago. I LOVE it!
I tried several front-to-back double strollers, including the "sit-n-stand" type. I do not have twins, I have a 5 year-old with special needs and a (almost) 2 year-old, so the weight discrepancy was a nighmare. If I put my 5 year-old up front the front-to-back was impossible to push, especially up or across a hill. If I put my 5 year-old in the back, she literally tipped the whole thing over, twice. Plus, she still got tired and napped in a stoller, and the "sit-n-stand" did not allow her any seat-back support.
I cannot say how wonderful this stroller is! I have washed it, it still looks brand new! I can still push this stroller with one hand with one or both kids in it. (again with a 22 lb. difference in weight!) I have never met a door frame I could not get through. (Not so with several of my friends who chose other kinds of doubles.) I have never had trouble with my wheels (again, un-like other options). I love that I can take off the sun-hoods. I can get it in and out of my husband's Camry trunk...unlike my front-to-back. It isn't particularly heavy, I can one-arm it without much trouble. The ability to put each side up and down individually is great! It's also super-quick and easy...you can one-hand it down, but you need two to get it back up.
When I got it, I was concerned about the poke/pinch factor of the side-by-side vs. the front-to-back, and I have to say the side-by-side is more social and my girls don't get bored, so it doesn't turn as ugly nearly as often!
Anyway, I would get this stroller a hundred times over, and have recommended it to anyone who would listen! :) Hope you listen!" 2 baby strollers |
|  Best side by side double on the market! "I have owned and tried so many double strollers, and this is currently the best side-by-side on market for off-roading. I have used this one since my youngest was about 3 months old, and my oldest was 22 months. It's their favorite double stroller.
We also have a Twin Aria (lightest), but can't push it around our neighborhood sidewalks, as a bump in the sidewalk will startle both babies and me pushing (great for glass smooth floored malls, though). Also, bought and returned, the Tike Tech Trax360, that was easy to push on flat ground with the swivel tires, but was 40 pounds, and impossible to go up hills and scary to go down hills with no hand brake (we live in San Francisco, so get to test out on hills quite a bit). Also, have the Phil & Teds, which is fantastic.
Pros:
* Great for running
* Faster running pace, easier to operate (not true for other strollers)
* Gets across bumpy terrain easily
* Kid's favorite color
* Sunshades are huge and come almost all the way down (no need for a Rayshade)
* Pockets for kids to put their stuff on sides of seats.
* Pockets on back of seats for parents' stuff.
* Center of gravity is perfectly balanced for tilting and turning.
* Quality buckles that are easy to operate.
* Great suspension (no startling bumps).
* Kids say seats are comfortable. 2 baby strollers
Cons:
* More difficult to turn on slow walks (I just drag the front wheel instead of doing the tilt back and turn).
* Not apparent on how to use parking brake. 2 baby strollers
Keep in mind that you can't have it all. I wanted swivel wheels, but then you have added weight and no hand brake which can be agonizing when going down hills.
The Ironman Duallie is great for running. I walk up to the top of Strawberry Hill in Golden Gate Park here in San Francisco, and run down fast with this stroller using the handbrake to slow the pace some. I feel my kids are safe, and they absolutely love the ride. The Phil & Teds Buggy also does this feat too but I can't run as fast with that one because can't run behind it (have to run to the side). My kids beam with joy in the Ironman Duallie stroller. When I ask my oldest which stroller should we take today, his answer is always "the yellow double stroller." I use the Phil & Teds more often now because it's so light, though, and I have bad wrists. The Phil & Ted's is easier for me to throw into the car and take out. I take the Ironman Duallie for special outings with kids, and use the Phil & Teds now as our daily stroller.
I haven't figured out if and how to work the "parking brake" which is important, but just e-mailed BOB strollers, and sure I will hear a response soon. They are known wonderful customer service. Of course, I misplaced the instruction manual. There are storage pockets all over this stroller, so probably I put the manual in one of those (and lost it when folding it up as it could have slipped out).
Improvement ideas: 1) zipper pockets on back of seats for instruction manual, etc. 2) a slot dedicated for a tire pump. 3) Instructions for folding and parking brake should be printed right on stroller fabric.
Also need to order the double water bottle holder for handle bar as an essential accessory. If walk in rain, they also offer a double rain cover which we bought too, but of course, don't have to go out in rain with stroller, so haven't used but once." 2 baby strollers | 2 baby strollers2 baby strollers
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