Double strollers review

Side-by-side, tandem, single seat plus toddler seat, or platform - which one is for you?
 
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  • Updated:10 Jun 2010
  • Author:Chris Barnes
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01.Introduction

Double strollers review

Test results for 15 double strollers priced $230 to $849 plus three platforms

If you have twins, or a baby and toddler close in age, a two-seater stroller could be just what you need for getting the kids from A to B. There are a range of options: side-by-side, tandem (with front and rear seats), and single-seaters with a toddler seat added, plus one unusual model with a seat plus an extra standing built-in platform/seat. You might also try an additional platform (either standing only or with a seat built-in) clipped to the back of the stroller. We put some of each type – a total of 18 products - through our stringent tests based on the Australian standard for strollers, checking their safety, durability and ease of use.

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Findings

We found 10 products to recommend - some of each type. But eight failed safety or durability tests, or both.

Brands tested

Side-by-side strollers:

  • Baby Jogger City Mini Double
  • Babylove Twin Odyssey
  • Childcare Twin Rover
  • Maclaren Twin Techno
  • Mother’s Choice Twin Le Xross
  • Mountain Buggy Duo
  • Peg Perego Aria Twin
  • Valco Double Delight

Tandem strollers:

  • Bootiq Ruby Duo
  • Marco Sky L
  • Zuzu Evolution

Single seat strollers with toddler seat:

  • Love N Care Europa
  • Phil & Teds Sport Buggy and Inline Double Kit
  • Steelcraft Strider Plus

Strollers with extra built-in platform/seat at rear:

  • Joovy Caboose

Platforms:

  • Kid-Sit 151003
  • Lascal Buggy Board Basic
  • Valco Hitch Hiker

See how we put our strollers through their paces. Not all of them make it out alive.

How we test strollers


 
 

 
 

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