SilverCross Strollers

I have two energetic (that’s the nice way to say it) boys, so I bought the Baby Planet Unity Sport Stroller after reading all the great reviews about it. I am not disappointed in this double stroller and would recommend it to anyone. I love the sporty look of the Baby Planet stroller, and my boys call it the “fire truck.”

I was a little doubtful about the handle at first, but the Unity double stroller is so easy to steer that I can usually do it one handed. I also like that the Baby Planet Unity Sport has a weight limit of 55lbs per child. My boys are big for their ages, and I wanted a double stroller that would last us a long time.

The Baby Planet Unity Sport Stroller is amazingly easy to fold and is actually quite compact for a double stroller. My Graco Quatro was almost as big and heavy as the Baby Planet stroller, and it was only for one child. I drive a Honda Accord, and I have no problem getting this double stroller in and out of the trunk. I can fold the Baby Planet Unity Sport with one hand, but I need two to open it.

A lot of double strollers I looked at had smaller baskets beneath them, but the Baby Planet Unity Sport fits my diaper bag, purse, and my younger son’s push toy with no problem. The other thing I like is that Baby Planet has a free recycling program where they will take your old stroller, even if it’s not the Baby Planet brand, and recycle it or refurbish it for families in need. We try to be a “green” family, and my older son was happy his stroller was going to help someone in need.

The only complaints I have about this double stroller is that it is a little heavy for my mother, who watches my kids often, but my husband and I can lift the double stroller easily. The stroller was also a little hard to open and close at first, but once it was broken in, we had no problems.

Over all, the Baby Planet Unity Sport double stroller is a great long-term investment for families with more than one child. The price is high, but you’ll get a double stroller that will be a workhorse for years.

If you have twins, or know someone who does, and you have a lot of money to blow on the best double pram ever, you need look no further than Mountain Buggy Urban Double stroller. Mountain Buggy is based in New Zealand, a land known for outdoor adventure and diversity. It makes sense that such a country would produce such a versatile double pram. The Mountain Buggy Urban Double converts to a side by side double pram rugged enough for off-pavement use and even jogging while managing to be agile enough for indoor and urban use. The Mountain Buggy Urban Double is so easy to push it can be controlled with one hand, and it is narrow enough to fit through a standard doorway.

However, the best feature of the Urban Double is its ability to be customized with a mind-boggling array of configurations. Remember those twins I mentioned? You can tote them both with optional carrycot attachments, making the Mountain Buggy Urban Double into a slick double pram. Best of all, you can opt for a twin bassinette, a single, double-wide carrycot. Essentially, your twins can ride together in one large pram instead of being separated in individual compartments. Imagine your twins playing together and enjoying contact with each other while riding in the Mountain Buggy Urban Double pram. Since the twins will no doubt take to screaming at each other once they get older, why not enjoy their cooing and cuddling while you can?

All this luxury comes at a price, anywhere from $500 to $700 dollars—more with accessories. You could justify it by saying that when you buy the Mountain Buggy Urban Double you get a double jogging stroller and a regular double pram all in one, but that isn’t really the case. The mountain buggy weighs in at a hefty 35 lbs, and folds up to a bulky 29 x 42 x 12 inches, so don’t plan on having any extra space in your trunk unless you drive an SUV (and if you can afford the Mountain Buggy Urban Double, you probably do). Loading and unloading such a heavy double pram is simply impractical for running errands around town.

On the plus side, the Mountain Buggy Urban Double holds 120 lbs of kid. That means your darling little twins can keep using this double pram in stroller mode for years. The Mountain Buggy Urban Double is also an excellent choice if you live in a more rural area. The double pram is designed to handle mildly bumpy terrain, even with infants on board, so feel free to take the Mountain Buggy Urban Double, ironic though it may be, on a stroll down the a country lane.

Some parents have complained about various components of the Mountain Buggy Urban Double, but overall, they seem to rave about the double pram’s easy handling and unique accommodation of multiple babies. So, if you can afford it, go ahead and treat your twins to a little more togetherness, even when going for a walk.