When parents are blessed with twins or with multiple children they obviously get to deal with, at least, twice the work, twice the baby supplies and twice the cost. It's nice to see that there are, at least, some cost-saving options out there for parents. The Quattro Tour Duo stroller, a tandem stroller from Graco, falls into this category. The Duo stroller is a full-featured stroller that is reasonably priced. Let's take a look at some of Duo's finer points:
The Quattro Tour Duo seats adapt two SnugRide or infant SafeSeat infant car seats - this means that you can start strolling right away. These infant car seats from Graco can as a matter of fact be moved from the car to the stroller and visa versa - without disturbing your sleeping children. The infant car seats naturally snap and lock into the stroller for a safe and gain ride. Both seats have detachable canopies that contribute ample, bassinet-like coverage for your children.
Graco Car Seat Replacement Covers
A 3- and a 5-point security harness system comes suitable with the Duo's seats. The security harnesses can be converted from 5-point to 3-point when your children get older. Study tells us that it's pretty tasteless for parents to switch to the 3-point harness for their own convenience and for their child's comfort.
If you have multiple children you'll know what I'm talking about when I say that you have A Lot of baby gear to transport. I've used and reviewed a lot of strollers and I have to say that compared to the Duo, I've never seen, or heard of, a stroller with more warehouse space. In my opinion, the Quattro Tour Duo, hands down, has more warehouse space than all other strollers.
Features
- 3-position seat recline
- Washable seat covers
- 3- and 5-point security harnesses
- Seats are compatible with Graco SnugRide and infant SafeSeat car seats
- Carries two children up to 90 lbs. Total - 50 lbs. Front and 40 lbs. Rear
- Removable canopy
- Cup owner and snack tray for front passenger
- Easy one hand fold
- Ergonomic padded handles
- Extra large drop-down basket for easy access
- Rear wheel brakes
- Front wheel suspension
- 360 degree swivel wheels
- Front lock for right steering
Benefits
- Stroll with two infants in their car seats
- Easily open and close the Duo stroller
- Store all of your baby gear, groceries and toys in Duo's extra large warehouse basket
- Provide extra security for your puny ones with the large, removable, canopies
- Use the Duo stroller for years from infant car seats to 90 lbs.
- Conveniently gain your children into the Duo stroller with either the 3- or the 5-point harnesses
Who's using this stroller?
- Parents who either have twins or two young toddlers
- Parents who want good value for their dollar use the Duo stroller. Parents find this stroller to be a good value for two reasons: 1 - you get a lot of features for a uncostly price and 2 - You can use this stroller for years... From infancy to a total of 90 lbs.
What's working well?
- Transferring your children from the car to the stroller couldn't be easier. Not all twin strollers adapt two infant car seats - so if you are blessed with multiple infants, consider the Quattro Tour Duo for the infant car seat carrying capability.
- As I mentioned earlier, you get a lot of warehouse space with the Quattro Tour Duo. But what I didn't mention was how easy it is to load and unload gear to and from the warehouse basket. Graco has an breathtaking lower and load feature where the rear measure of the warehouse basket can be lowered for foreseen, easy access.
- The one thing that surprised me about the Duo strollers is its easy-fold capability. I assumed that since the Duo was such a large, heavy-duty stroller that I'd have to give up the easy fold potential that Graco offers with its suitable / particular strollers. My assumption was incorrect, the Duo stroller as a matter of fact folds and unfolds with one hand. This feature is breathtaking for parents with multiple children who's hands all the time seem to be occupied - fantasize that.
What's not working well?
- I'm sure that Graco's SnugRide and infant SafeSeat car seats / travel systems are breathtaking and they work very well. But I've been talking with lots of parents who consider lack of option a detriment. In my opinion, Graco would sell a heck of a lot more strollers if they would withhold other manufacturers' infant car seats. Graco's strollers are only compatible with the Graco SnugRider and the Graco infant SafeSeat... Adding others' strollers to their compatibility list would give us option - and this, in turn, would take off purchase decision obstacles
- Many parents I spoke with opted to 'not' get the Quattro Tour Duo because of the weight. Having a full featured twin stroller that weighs 39 lbs. Is not for everyone. You'll pay a lot more money for a lighter, full featured, twin stroller - so the trade-off is pretty clear... Weight versus affordability.
Why should you buy this stroller?
- If you have two young children and you're seeing for a stroller that is affordable.
- If you want a twin stroller that is packed with features
- If you are seeing for a stroller that has a ton of warehouse space below the seats
Why should you 'not' buy this stroller?
- If you either have or want to purchase non-Graco infant car seats.
- If you are seeing for a lighter stroller - in other words, if you can't lift 39 pounds in and out of your automobile.
- If you are seeing for a stroller that's easier to maneuver.
Other Strollers to Consider
- Joovy Caboose - A lightweight sit and stand stroller that is ideal for parents who have two children close in age. Parents who have, at least, one child who is over two years old... So he or she can sit or stand on Joovy's unique rear platform.
- The Peg Perego Duette Sw stroller - A tandem stroller that has all the stroller features you can fantasize - large wheels, all-wheel suspension, adjustable, forward/rear facing, seats... It even includes a steering wheel!
Recommendation
Parents of 2 young infant or toddler children are as a matter of fact blessed but as we all know raising multiple children is a lot of work. seeing a reasonably priced stroller that has lots of practical features is a God-send. The Stroller Shop recommends the Quattro Tour Duo stroller to parents who are seeing for great value in their stroller.
Graco Quattro Tour Duo - An Affordable Twin Stroller
