STANDARD DOUBLE STROLLERS

BASIC FEATURES
basic features for the parent

My achy breaky back: Most parents searching for a double stroller rarely consider their own comfort until after the stroller is purchased and they feel a growing pain in their lower backs on their first long walk. One common complaint against many of the lower-end baby strollers is that the handles are too low for longer stints of pushing for taller parents as the continual hunching over the handles can result in lower back pain. What's more, taller people tend to have a longer stride and may find themselves kicking the axle or stroller frame. Fortunately, the stroller industry is listening and there are a growing number of strollers with adjustable height handles and fewer models sporting the "kickable" chassis.

Everything but the kitchen sink: When it comes to standard double strollers you should expect plenty of storage. As a rule of thumb, double strollers usually have a roomy under-seat basket that can handle a standard diaper bag and hopefully a place for your keys and cell phone on the canopy, although the hybrid toddler seat strollers frequently have less storage than either the tandem or side-by-side strollers. One virtually unavoidable frustration factor: nearly every standard double stroller prevents you from easily accessing the under-seat basket when the seat is reclined.

The shiny happy-stroller-pusher checklist:

1. Look for cup holders as it's always nice to be properly hydrated!
2. Uncomfortable handles for your wrists & hands: Don't buy it!
3. Hunch over the stroller: Don't buy it!
4. The stroller frame intrudes on your natural stride: Don't buy it!