Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby
| Jul 06, 2010 | Comments 5
Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby
- 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
Contours Options Tandem Stroller – Ruby When 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 Susp
Rating: 
(out of 12 reviews)
List Price: $ 249.99
Price: $ 195.00
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Review by Ellie for Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby
Rating:
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.
Review by Mommy of Cuties M & Z for Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby
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My husband and I do Love this stroller but we’ve realized there are some major things missing that other strollers have. To some, it might not be a big deal but to others it will be. We’ve been using this for over a year with twins(started using them when they were 5 months & they’re now 17 months)
CONS
*No Food Tray-this was something I never thought about when I was pregnant & looking for strollers(1st time parent) but there have been many instances where having a food tray would have really helped. Like we just took a trip to the Zoo and there were no highchairs or anything and since their seats didn’t have a tray we had to hold them on our lap(it was not an easy task) 2 of our friends went with us and both their strollers had trays and their kids(same age as ours) just sat in theirs and happily ate. It doesn’t state that there is a feeding tray so I can’t be mad about it, I’m just trying to let people who probably don’t think about things like that know. Had I known what I know now, I would have gotten a stroller w/ the feeding trays…and a place for them to have a cup would have been nice too.
*You can’t change a diaper in these seats. Another thing we never thought of. There are many places you will go where there is no convenient or clean place to change a baby. My best friends stroller folds completely flat so you can change a baby, we ended up using her stroller to change our girls at the Zoo.
*The front canopy takes up the back passengers space if it isn’t up all the way. We always put the bigger of our girls in the back and she’s constantly kicking the canopy since it falls on her legs. Not a huge deal but certainly annoying for the back rider.
*They always have to be strapped in which makes them really hot. This wasn’t as big of a deal when my girls were smaller and couldn’t hold themselves up as well but now that they can they don’t like to be strapped down, they end up getting really fussy because they get really hot. Again, my best friends seat has a bar between the legs so she doesn’t have to be strapped in. I started just strapping the waist & crotch strap on them instead of the arm straps too. I tried not strapping them in but the way the seats are they just fall right out the bottom.
PROS
*Turning the seats any direction is really handy, especially if it’s really sunny out, you can turn them away from the sun. (it would be even more handy if you didn’t have to take the seat off to do this, if you could just swivel the seat w/them in it)
*Reclining Seats. They don’t recline so you can change a diaper but they do recline so they can take a nap. You just pull on the handle at the top of the seat and easily recline them. My girls have taken many naps in this, definately a plus. A sleepy baby is not a happy baby and I think a stroller w/ reclining seats for naps is a must. BOTH of these seats recline the same and have several different levels of recline, a lot of double strollers only have 1 reclining seat or 1 just barely reclines so one kid gets a comfy reclined nap and the other wouldn’t.
*All Terrain Wheels. We’ve had this on every kind of terrain and its usually pretty darn easy to push, gravel, grass, hills, woods, nothing has been a problem yet. We’ve been on trails in the woods where other people w/ strollers were, they were struggling to push theirs and we were easily breezing right by.
*Durable. This thing is solid & very durable, both the frame & the material. Definately something that will last a very long time. We did have the parent tray crack & fall off after a couple months of use(thats kind of cheap) but I sent the company an email and they sent me a replacement at no charge to me & w/ no hassle.
*It looks nice. We get compliments on this all the time. And pushing a bright red double stroller w/ twins will definately get you noticed…so if you don’t like attention, you might not want to get this ; )
Overall, its a great stroller but you need to think what your family will be using this stroller for. In our case, not having the feeding trays and having to strap them in all the time are the biggest cons & the main reason I took off 2 stars.
My message to Kolcraft: This would be the perfect stroller with just a few changes/additions. I’ve noticed with the new Contours Options II that the seats are supposed to be roomier, thats a plus. And also that there are now cupholders for the kids seats, another plus. Also that the umbrellas adjust, another plus. Now if you would just make a feeding tray and have a strap/bar between the legs so older babies/toddlers didn’t have to be strapped in, you would have the Perfect stroller…at least in my opinion
Let me know if you have any questions about this and I’ll try to help you out : )
Review by Jack’s Mom for Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby
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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.
Review by Rachel S. for Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby
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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!
Review by A. Phong for Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Stroller, Ruby
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I bought this stroller for my twin boys who are now 6 months old. After reading many reviews i finally decided on this one. I’m glad i bought this one for the following reasons:
- I like how i can put both carseats and switch to the attachable seats when they are older
- I love how there is plenty of room to put their huge diaper bag and room for more
- I like that i can turn the seats facing me or each other or facing forward
- I like that its easy to push and steer
- I like that it was easy to put together all by myself (7 months pregnant at the time)
The only thing negative i would say is when i put both boys facing each other their legs would touch, so i’m guessing it wont be long when they start kicking each other, or there wont be any room to face each other. Other than that I love taking my boys out for a walk in their stroller any chance i get.