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Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby Description:

Contours Options Tandem Stroller – RubyWhen You Have 2 Kids, Everyday is Different! The Options Tandem’s 6 Reversible & Removable Seating Positions Gives Parents the Flexibility They Need, Whether with 1 or 2 Kids in Tow!Features: -Uniflex Design Turns this Tandem into a Single Seat Stroller with Tons of Storage by Simply Removing a Seat-Car Seat Attachment Accommodates Most Infant Car Seats on the Market. Optional Second Attachment Sold Separately for Twins-8″ Single Swivel Wheels with Suspension & 10″ Rear Never Flat Wheels for Better Maneuverability-Numerous Toddler Features Including Areas for Easy Step-In, Rear Stadium Style Seating for Improved View & Hold-on Handles While Walking Next to Mom-Seats Recline Fully for Childs Comfort-Removable Infant Head Rest with Soft Micro Fleece Fabric-Parents will Like the Handy Quick Trigger Fold & Free-Stand Design that Remains Upright After Folding-Parent Tray with 2 Cup Holders & Lid-Sunrider Canopy Adjusts to Block Sun-5 Point Restraint Harness-Large Storage Basket for All Gear-Each Seat Accommodates up to 40 lbs.-JPMA CertifiedProduct Dimensions: 52″ L x 25.5″ W x 40.25″ H. Product Weight: 46 lbs.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1544 in Baby Product
• Color: Ruby 2010
• Brand: Kolcraft
• Model: ZT009-RBY1
• Released on: 2009-11-05
• Dimensions: 40.25″ h x 25.50″ w x 52.00″ l, 48.00 pounds

Features

• Includes car seat attachment that accomodates most infant car seats on the market today including these brands: baby trend, britax, chicco, combi,etc
• Numerous toddler features include areas for easy step-in, rear stadium-style seating for improved view, each seat accommodates 40 pounds
• Parents will like the handy quick trigger fold and free-stand design that remains upright after folding – folded size 24″ x 25″ x 42″
• 8″ swivel wheels with suspension and 10″ rear never flat wheels for better maneuverability important feature in a tandem stroller

Customer Reviews:

Well, it’s sturdy and that’s saying something.
I love this stroller because it’s big and sturdy but there are definitely pro’s and cons.

Pros-
-It’s very well made.
-You can turn the seats any way you want them.
-The seats are comfortable.
-For being such a big stroller it’s amazingly easy to navigate.
-It’s got a HUGE basket underneath for discarded jackets, diaper bags, sippy cups, shoes and whatever els your kids throw down there.
-It took about 20 minutes to assemble and the instructions are very clear and simple.
-It collapses easier than most single strollers.
-Unlike a lot of side by side double strollers it fits in every doorway.

Cons-
-It’s HUGE.
-You need some trunk space to put this thing in.
-You have to take the seats off to get it really flat. So be prepared because it takes several minutes to take the seats off, fold it up and load it all up in the car.
-You kind of need a plan where you are going with this bad boy. I took my kids to the doctor and had to do a three point turn to get it out of the hallway.

All in all I love it. The only thing I would change is that I would make it collapsable with both seats on.

Big stroller
This stroller has pros and cons.

Pro:

-It fits two children VERY comfortably. My kids are 18 months apart and this stroller was great using the child seat carrier and pushing the 18 month old around.
-It has a TON of storage space underneath in the basket and the cup holders/parent storage is adaquete
-The option to turn the seats into whatever direction you choose is great option, the kids like looking at each other or at me
-The seats recline very far, once my littlest one was a few months old I could recline him into one of the seats in a ”bassinet” fashion
-The infant carrier attachment is great, not having to take a sleeping baby out of his car seat is a bonus

Cons:
-It is HUGE and heavy(but all double strollers are, this is the price you pay for your children being comfortable)
-You need to take at least one of the seats off to put it away which can be inconvienant when you have a screaming toddler and screaming infant in their car seats waiting to go

You just need to weigh your options and decide what is best for you. I would not recommend this stroller for trips to the mall and short outings. This stroller however was great for trips to the zoo, fair, and other day long outings where comfort was key. I have owned this stroller for 9 months and have used it ALOT and it has held up nicely. I do use it on a daily basis when I take the kids for a walk outside and we live in a rural area. I do get a lot of comments on it when I take it out. If you are looking for something comfortable for the kiddos and don’t mind how big it is or taking a little bit of extra time to take a seat off and fold it and then take the time to put it together than this one is for you.

Love it!
It’s very easy to push and has a ton of storage. The kids love being able to face each other. and I love that they can entertain each other while I’m shopping!

From the Manufacturer
The updated Contours Options Tandem ZT001-RBY is the perfect stroller to give you the flexibility needed as a parent with 1 or 2 kids in tow. Seats easily reverse to create 6 different stroller options. Children can both face parent, face each other, face forward or back to back. Accomodates from infants to toddlers with the numerous built-in features. Both seats fully recline and accomodate most infant seats on the market. Optional 2nd car seat attachment sold separately for twins. Uniflex design turns this tandem into a single stroller with tons of storage. Each seat accomodates 40 pounds.