What is the Best Double Stroller?

The Best Double Stroller is the one that fits your lifestyle, provides good value for dollar, and fits your budget. The Best Double Stroller is the one that goes everywhere you want to go, is comfortable and safe for baby, and won't fall apart after six months of use. It is really annoying to discover that your stroller isn't versatile after you have already bought it!

First you need to decide what you are going to do with the stroller. The answer may seem obvious - but it isn't. Are you going to do some serious running, walk along sidewalks, take it into the malls, or hike along trails? Maybe you live near the beach, or need to plow through the snow. Does it need to fit into your car? So the best double stroller will allow you to do all the activities you like to do, increasing the time to bond with your baby. When you figure out the activities that are most important to you, then you can narrow the options considerably.

The best double stroller for running will have 16' to 20' wheels, a fixed front wheel, a light Aluminium frame, air filled road tires, quick release wheels, adjustable suspension, and adjustable tracking to make the stroller glide straight and true. The best double stroller for mall shopping will have a swivel front wheel, plenty of under-seat storage space, and a place to store keys, cell phones and other essentials. The best double stroller for off-roading and the beach will require good safety features, good suspension, and wide, knobby off-road tires.

Safety and comfort are two important considerations. Safety in a stroller means having your child protected at all times. So the best double stroller will have individually, fully reclining padded seats for infants, a frame with no sharp edges, a five-point harness, a safety wrist strap, and large, individually expendable canopies. The stroller should have both parking brakes for the back wheels, and a hand brake for the front. The cabin area should be roomy enough so your child won't have to hunch over. Comfort for parents means fully adjustable handlebars.

Durability and toughness means having the stroller stand up to constant use. The best double stroller will have a metal frame, welded joints (not plastic), strong, washable fabric for the coverings and canopy, and alloy rims that won't rust. The stroller should have good carrying capacity (100 lbs),

So let's put it all together now. For running, the top three best double stroller options are the Baby Jogger Performance series, Bob Ironman Duallie, and Chariot CX2. They are all well constructed, with good safety features and will last you through many running seasons. All will likely outlast your toddler years after which you can resell it for a good price or pass it on to a family member.

The best double stroller for mall shopping and everyday use is the Bob Revolution Duallie. Bob is followed closely by the Baby Jogger City Series. Both have great swivel wheel technology, and fold down quickly, but may have trouble with narrower doors because of their side-to-side seating. In our opinion, the Phil and Ted Sport is not as sturdy as the other two but gets points for it's narrow width.

There are many choices for best double stroller for off-roading. The Bob SUS Duallie is the top choice, followed by the Mountain Buggy Urban Double. They are both rugged with wide tires and swivel front wheels. Tike Tech Tax 360 is also another good choice for a slightly lower price point.

The best double stroller in the discount category goes to the Schwinn models. The Schwinn Safari TT Double has good child and parent features (parent tray and bumper bars) and is a reliable option for under $300.

Just remember, the best double stroller is the one that fits your needs, is safe, and fits within your budget. If you follow these tips and do a bit of research, you too can get the best double stroller.

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