Durable, but cumbersome double stroller
Written: Jan 15 '06
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Pros: Good quality for the price, some handy features, durable.
Cons: Big and heavy, front sun canopy is too small. Doesn't fit in trunk very well.
The Bottom Line: OVERALL, I have been happy with my DuoGlider. It has lasted me a long time and although it doesn't work perfectly, the price was right for my budget.
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| stayinhome3's Full Review: Graco DuoGlider - Metropolitan Standard Stroller |
WHY I BOUGHT THE GRACO DUOGLIDER:
My 2nd baby was born when my first was 19 months old, so I knew I would need a double stroller to take them anywhere on my own. I went to a baby superstore and looked at every model they had - opened and closed them, pushed them around the store, etc..., and this was my favorite one that was in my price range. I have used it now for 2 1/2 years and here is what I've found:
EASE OF USE:
For the first couple of months, I loved this stroller. It was almost impossible to fit in the trunk of my car, but I loved it anyway! It was very easy to maneuver, easy to open and fold, and my Graco SnugRide Infant carseat fit perfectly in the backseat. After about 6 months of moderate use, it became almost impossible to fold up. The wheels turn the wrong way and I try and try to squish it together so that the latch will hook and it will not! Most of the time, I give up and it is just not closed all the way, which makes a hassle getting it in and out of my vehicle. It has also gotten much harder to push now that my kids are toddlers and it does not turn or maneuver as easily. It actually creaks when I turn corners! It still seems sturdy enough, but it is very hard to maneuver.
FEATURES:
*Parent tray: The stroller has a very nice parent tray. It has a compartment to hold all of your accessories with a nice snug fitting lid. It also has a cup holder. If the visor over the backseat seat is closed, it mostly covers the parent tray, so you can't always figure on using it.
*Kid trays:
The stroller also has very nice kid snack trays on both the front and the back. They are both removable (although they are not always easy to get on and off) for putting kids in and out. We usually flip open one side of the tray to get the kids in and out. At first, they were very hard to open, but with time they have loosened up and gotten much easier. The trays are perfect for holding their cups and snacks and are easy to wash (I stick them in the dishwasher).
*Sun visors:
Both seats have sun visors. The front one is removable and ours is almost never on because it is small and doesn't do much good to protect your child from the sun. The back one is much better and when the infant seat is in the back, you can put the visor up on both the carseat and the stroller and it does a very good job of protecting the little baby from the weather and noises.
*Storage Basket:
The basket is nice and large, but it is hard to get to. When the backseat is laying flat, like it has to when an infant seat is on it, it covers the basket up completely. I found that it wasn't worth the struggle to get things in and out of the basket, so I usually don't use it anymore and rely on a backpack instead.
Reclining seats: The backseat on the stroller lays flat, which is a very nice feature for sleeping babies and diaper changes. A toddler is too tall to lay flat on it though, their head smashes up against the top of the seat, so it has to stay somewhat upright with toddlers. The front seat reclines a little, but not much. I'm not sure what the purpose is of it because a sleeping child cannot be comfortable in the front seat at all - the seat is not tall enough for them to rest their head and it doesn't recline enough for them to lay down. I have seen these stroller with an infant seat in the front, but I never thought the front seat laid flat enough for it to hold the carseat securely.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 175.00
Age Range of Child: 12 to 36 Months
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