Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Standard Stroller

This stroller is definitely worth the money especially for twins. My twins are 14 months old. I was given this stroller from Kolcraft to try out with my twins and asked to give my honest opinions so here goes.
Pros:
1. Major Versatility in positions that the kids can sit. For me this is great. The twins love facing each other, but if one starts getting crabby and fighting, then I can always change the seating arrangement.
2. Stylish. I love the look of the stroller. It is a very sleek look. It makes you feel like one of those trendy moms with a bugaboo.
3. Full seat recline. This is huge for me. I have several other tandems and this is the only one that I have found with dual full reclining seats. This is a great design for people with twins especially because both kids are still young enough to sleep while out.
4. Infant car seat friendly. My twins are no longer in infant seats, but if they were this stroller would be ideal. With the purchase of an additional car seat adapter (only 1 is included)this stroller can be transformed into a double snap n go which is a lifesaver for all new twin moms in the beginning. So it essential eliminates the need to buy 2 strollers. This stroller grows with the children.
5. Great Maneuverability. This is my #1 quality. I have yet to find a tandem that pushes and turns well until now. This one is great. That is huge to me.

Now sadly we move on to the cons.
Cons:
1. HEAVY. This stroller is ridiculously heavy. It takes some real muscle to get it in and out of the car. My twins feel lighter at a combined weight of 40lbs.
2. Folding. Although it is easy to fold, I absolutely hate that you have to take a seat off to fold it down properly. It is not hard, but it is a nuisance.
3. Leg Room when facing is inadequate.
4. Leg rests are not long enough to allow for growth. My twins are only 30" which is short for 14 months and they only have about 2-3 in to the bottom
5. No snack tray/cup holders for the kids.

Overall for me the pros outweigh the cons for the money. I actually wish that I had this stroller sooner. I would definitely stuck with it over the other 4 I have. I hope this helps.

I got the stroller and it is absolutly asome. I wish I had this When my second one was born,. It turns on a dime I can stear it with one hand while caring another child in the other hand or something else the eat look small but are very roomy and comfrtable a little short on the top but my 21/2 year old fits just fine and if he ever falls asleep (like never, once at a flea market) I just put a little pillow or blanket under his head inside of the conopy(wchich is up any way if he's sleeping to keep the light out of his eyes)The conopies are huge and perfect to keep sun and elements out.There is no snack holder but the front bar from the single red one fit in to these so if you really want it than order a replacement from kolcraft web site(look at it on there web site it's the same stroller only single).The handle bars are very comfrtable and the 2cup and tray holder is GOD Send. The bascet is huge I can go shoping and not need a cart every thing and than some fits. Tha wheels are asome the turn so ease and even with my older son in the front still very easy turning. Stage seating that means the big guy can get in and out himself and the little guy still sees every thing perfact because hes high enough to see over the front seat. The seat go in any direction you want it to go when my older one has a fit and wants to kick his little brothe I turn their seats beack to beack and he can;'t get out because of the 5 point seat belts (plus then I cris cross them ) and he's stuck until he's good. I had tu retun mine because of a ebay seller issue ( not the company or the stroller)and I'm waiting on a new one and miss it and drag going out with out it. I have 2 peg perego and Inglesina (which I love for walks ans sight seeing)and my husband refuses to go any were with out the contours ( and he really never cared about strollers).The best I can compare it to is The Twin/quad Inglesina The only difference is the Kolcraft : the seats turn around easier the basket is huge the wheels turn asome, the cup/tray holder .It's comrtable great looking and cheap compared to my other ones.

Ok, I'll admit it...I'm just as bad about buying new strollers now that I am a mom, as I was with new shoes in high school! This stroller is great for having at least 2 toddlers or babies. It is easy to assemble. Easy to take apart - especially the bar infront of the child. You need an easy to remove one when you have a potty training kid who just might spring a leak!! The options of seat placement are wonderful - your kids are best friends one minute and the next a brawl. Switch the seats around, face them in or out, facing each other or apart...many possibilities!! Pushing is easy and it turns easily! Much better than other doubles I've used. The basket is easily accessible and comes off easily for cleaning. The only con is if you have bigger kids. The foot rest doesn't get longer.

I quickly went from only a single stroller to needing a double. We first had the Graco DuoGlider. But we're a heavy duty stroller using bunch. We quickly wore that out! My next investment was the step up from that, a Graco Quattro Double. I loved that, actually. The only thing that drove me to get another stroller was the fact that the fabric tore and was left outside in the damp weather...and mold grew. YUCK! By that time we just added our third child (that made 3 kids in 3 years!). I figured I'd need a triple stroller. Found the Joovy BIG Caboose and bought it. BIG MISTAKE. That's a double with a little pad for a third child to stand or sit. It's extremely long and the vehicle I bought to accomodate 3 cars across could barely fit it! Not to mention just having my infant in his seat with my 1 1/2 year old took all I had to turn a corner...and that turned like a tractor trailer!! UGH! I sold that and got this stroller and just use an umbrella if another adult is with me or put the baby in the front carrier.

These are the top features on the Kolcraft Tandem Stroller:
1. Seats Two - infant bar comes with it, in addition to two seats that can snap into place easily.
2. Easy to Operate. Haven't had problems with pushing weight, but our oldest is only 18 months.
3. Narrow Profile. We have a side-by-side also, but this stroller can be taken into stores and other places that would have aisles.
4. Looks without the High Cost. Went to the zoo and envious looks were everywhere (it stands out as a modern, slick design), but spent only $200.
5. This Stroller Taught My 18 mo. old to say, "Outside." Now she wants to go outside everyday so she can go for a walk in the stoller.
6. All the Versatility. When my kids like each other, they can face each other. When they don't, they sit bus-style (with elevated back seat). No side-by-side, "She's touching me!" with this one. Plus, when they BOTH sleep, they can recline (and other strollers don't do that).
Downers, but Not Deal-Killers:
1. No cup holders for kids.
2. Folded up, it still takes up room...common complaint...but, it's less room than TWO strollers!
3. Heavy, (not for me) but for my wife. My pipes can handle lifting this in and out of the van. But, again, lighter than TWO strollers!
Really glad we got this. We get the comment, "This is the Cadillac of strollers," all the time. Now, with two kids, this will be the only Cadillac I will own!

I had been looking at this particular stroller for a few months. After our second daughter arrived (our oldest is only 12 months older) I decided it would be a good stroller for us. We have used it on several walks around the neighborhood, to the park, in the mall, out and about shopping, and are planning to use it very soon at Disney World.

I like the options for facing the seats in different directions. One thing to keep in mind: if you are using an infant carrier as the rear seat, the front seat will not recline if facing forward (it can face the rear and recline though). If the seats face each other, there is very little leg room, so two children who are a little older may kick one another. The seats are very easy to turn from forward to rear facing.

I also like the HUGE storage basket underneath! Very handy for all the baby-type-things you'll need to tote around or shopping bags in the mall.

It is a sturdy piece of baby gear. We get lots of compliments from people when we have the stroller out. However, it is very heavy and also bulky in the cargo area of our 4Runner. I am 5' 3" and 120 lbs. I can lift it but it takes a lot of effort!