seconding this recommendation, it is a bit pricey but it isn't the most expensive stroller out there. and it holds resale value ok. For used just be careful which generation you get, anything before 2015 (3 generations ago) won't work with the new or prev generation bassinets. it is a pretty identifiable design change just look at some pictures and videos of the side profile.
We really liked the Bumbleride Indie Twin and I think it fits all your criteria, plus has a giant basket. The footrest flips up and the seat lays down flat to make a bassinet (though you can buy an official bassinet if you want). It uses bicycle tires so it's a pretty smooth push. I've loaded it with 2 kids on each side and pushed it through an inch of snow while babywearing a 7-month-old, and it wasn't hard. As long as the tires are properly inflated, it can be pushed one-handed.
The only things we didn't like are that it is giant when it folds, and the handlebar foam broke off faster than I would have imagined from a stroller at that price point.
We used it for almost 11 years, from baby #2 until baby #8.
Cybex Gazelle seats are sadly very small. If you want a tandem type of stroller, I would recommend Peg Perego Ypsi, specially with the newest seats its awesome. Its kinda like Gazelle, but with smarter fit with the two seats. The seats are overall bigger and you can adjust the seats hood upwards for a taller kid. Search for Destination Baby & Kids on YouTube, they have good videos about the Ypsi.
Imo the best side by side double stroller is Bumbleride Indie Twin. It runs super smoothly anywhere and has nice big seats for even a taller kid. Its big when folded though, so it doesnt fit to a small cars boot.
Seconding the Bumbleride Indie Twin! We have it and love it. We had the Clek car seats that were compatible with it. Our girls are now 2.5 years old and we're still using it all the time.
We went with the Bumbleride Indie Twin way back when and still can't recommend it enough. It rolls super easy folds up smaller than the Bob, and has tons of storage below. What sold it for me was that you could create a bassinet type space on one side for the infant while the other can stretch out without having to add anything on. We even brought it on our last trip in September and they are now 4 and 6. And they still fit.
I hear what you're saying. The back can get pretty close to vertical if you tighten the strap up all the way. If you could check one out in person probably be best, but even then I'd still say go for it.
Being able to keep the infant coddled up without having to use a carrier or other big bassinet attachment was huge for us.
We have the bumbleride indie twin stroller and absolutely love it! Love the air tires for some off roading even though we live in the city. Never know when you might need it. We were also in between the bugaboo donkey and the mountain buggy twin because of the ability to collapse it to a single stroller plus a little side room. Ultimately decide the bugaboo donkey was too expensive and took too much time to set up and take down from the car. We weren’t sure about the quality of the mountain buggy due to reviews, and we had tested the bumbleride in person and could attest to the quality. Watching videos of set up and take down was beneficial to us. We also considered the Zoe twin but ultimately decided we wanted better tires and the ability to use the bassinets in the stroller when they were infants. The Zoe twin is supposed to be really light. We also got a free stroller baby trend snap and go double stroller from a fb group - definitely recommend especially for solo trips to doctor offices and even used it in the airport. But I don’t know if I would buy it outright based on how much we used it. We tried to save as much money as possible because babies cost a lot haha.
We used the Nestig mini crib that converts to a crib then to a toddler bed. Loved that it’s on wheels so could wheel from nursery to our bed room during day/night. Highly recommend! I had read a Reddit review on quality and decided against it and then months later ended up getting it. It’s been excellent quality for us! Wish I didn’t read that review and hadn’t wasted so much time trying to think of different options. Absolutely swear by this crib.
Another pillow idea is the twin go pillow. We used it for both nursing and bottle feeding and then tummy time. I like how it can be separated into 2 different “boppies” vs the twin go stays as one. We were fortunate to get ours free again off fb so highly recommend looking on fb. I know a lot of ppl swear by the twin z and the table for two especially if bottle feeding. If you’re trying to save money, I would say wait and see what your needs are. Baby toys and equipment and clothes pile up so fast.
We have the twin go baby carrier and love that it can be used as single carriers for my husband and I and then one can wear 2 of them. I would say it’s not a must if you already have another carrier or if you know that both you and your husband will often be together with the babies. I think I’ve used the double option once. I also had big babies so that’s something to consider that they’re only going to get bigger than how heavy they are right now while pregnant so you might use the stroller more than wearing both at the same time. Anywho, I think the cost of the twin go is similar to 2 ergo babies or maybe even less, so you could buy 2 other types of carriers or buy the twin go and have the option to wear both if needed.
Also I love the woolino sleep sack. It’s about $100 but lasts from 2 months to 2 years old. We bought 4, and we haven’t had to worry about them growing out of a sleep sack and having too big a collection of sleep sacks. Highly recommend it to help cut down on all the clutter and also the amazing properties of merino wool if you’re into that haha.
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