Double strollers are expensive! How can you find one that fits your budget, and how do you know which style and model is best for you? This post should help.

First, you’ll need to think about whether you want the seats to have a twin (side by side) or tandem (front and back) arrangement. BC parents’ opinions are mixed.

• Tandem: Fits through doorways and through crowds more easily. Kid’s can’t bother each other as much
• Twin: Both kids have equal visibility.

Graco Twin IPO (side by side, umbrella): $157.98 at Hayneedle. Max weight per child: 50 lbs. Stroller weight: 32.5 lbs.

Mia Moda Facile Twin (side by side, umbrella): $139.98  at Hayneedle. Max weight per child: 40 lbs.

Baby Trend Sit and Stand Double (tandem, standard): $166.95 at Baby Viva. Rear seat reclines almost fully. Max weight per child: 40 lbs. Stroller weight: 32.5 lbs.

Combi Twin Sport (side by side, lightweight): $179.99 at Albee Baby. Max weight per child: 45 lbs. Compatible with Shuttle 33 car seat. Stroller weight: 22.25 lbs.

Graco DuoGlider in Scribbles (tandem, lightweight): $139.99 at Target. Rear seat is slightly raised so rear child can see better. Rear seat reclines fully. Holds 2 infant car seats. Snack trays. Max weight per child: 40 lbs. Stroller weight: 29.5 lbs.

Jeep Traveler Tandem Stroller (tandem, standard): $170 at Walmart. Rear seat can accomodate 16 kinds of infant car seats. Max weight per child: 40 lbs. Stroller weight: 36.8 lbs.

InStep Safari Swivel Wheel Double (side by side, sport): $149 at Amazon. For kids 6 months and up. Pneumatic tires. Max weight per child: 50 lbs. Stroller weight: 37 lbs.

Baby Trend Expedition Double (side by side, sport): $179 at Walmart. For kids 6 months and up. Locking swivel wheels. Pneumatic tires. Max weight per child: 50 lbs. Stroller weight: 32.48 lbs.

Graco Quattro Tour Duo (tandem, full-size): $169.99  at Albee Baby. Rear seat reclines flat. Max weight per child: 50 lbs. front, 40 lbs. rear. Stroller weight 39 lbs.

If you’re willing to spend a bit more, consider the MaclarenTwin Triumph ($220 at Albee Baby) and Joovy Scooter x2 (around $230 at Amazon). The Twin Triumph is a real parent favorite. It’s a beefed up umbrella stroller that holds kids up to 55 lbs. The scooter is a narrow lightweight side by side that, according to the manufacturer, fits through any door.

Trying to stick to a tight budget? Need an extra stroller for grandma’s house? Here are eight bestselling, highly rated strollers priced at $75 or less:

Note: The star ratings listed below are from Amazon.com (for consistency), but the prices are the lowest that I could find online regardless of retailer.

Tip: Click through and read the reviews to find out what buyers think the pros and cons are for each stroller. You can often find video reviews on YouTube as well.

The Strollers

Best for babies 6 months and up

The First Years Jet in City Chic (4/5 stars from 486 reviewers): $36.94 at Walmart.com. Max weight: 50 lbs. Stroller weight: 11 lbs.

The First Years Ignite in Navy: 4.5/5 stars from 404 reviewers: $57 at Amazon. Max weight: 50 lbs. Stroller weight: 14 lbs. Curious about hte difference between the Jet and Ignite? According to reviews: The Ignite offers locking wheels, longer handles (the Jet doesn’t). The Ignite’s seat is larger.

Chicco Capri Ct0.6 Lightweight stroller in Tangerine: 4/5 stars from 234 reviewers: $69.99 at Amazon. Max weight 37 lbs. Stroller weight: 11 lbs.

Kolcraft Contours Lite in Tangerine: 4.5/5 stars from 247 reviewers: $65 at Amazon. Large storage basket. Free stand, one-hand fold. Max weight 4o lbs. Stroller weight: 13.7 lbs.

Best car seat stroller

Graco SnugRider (4.5/5 stars from 384 reviewers): $65.66 at Amazon. One hand fold. Stroller weight: 12.87 lbs.

Baby Trend Snap n Go Single (4/5 stars from 96 reviewers) $55.98 at Walmart.com. Carries most major brands of infant car seats. Stroller weight: 12 lbs.

Best for young infants

Graco LiteRider in Zooland (4.5/5 stars from 105 reviewers): $67.66 at Amazon. One hand fold. Max weight 40 lbs. Stroller weight: 16.8 lbs. Accepts all Graco infant car seats.

Jeep Cherokee Sport in React (4.5/5 stars from 171 reviewers): $44 at Walmart.com. 130 degree recline. Free stand, one-hand fold. Large storage basket. Max weight: 50 lbs. Stroller weight 16.8 lbs. Does not accept infant car seats.

Other strollers to look at if you’re willing to spend just a bit more: Maclaren Volo (umbrella), Graco Alano (Lightweight), Baby Trend Expedition Jogger (sport), Graco Duoglider (double). All of these strollers come in under $150.

Should You Spend More?

I’m a big believer in the idea that you don’t always need the best of everything. Depending on your how you’ll use the stroller, all those bells and whistles may be overkill–kind of like driving a Ferrari through the carpool line. Consider your child, your day-to-day routine and your budget very carefully to determine what features you really require in a stroller.

While all of the strollers in the list offer excellent bang for the buck, spending a bit more should get you a stroller with a higher weight limit, better handling, better durability, and/or more amenities. A more expensive stroller may be easier to resell, which should help you recoup at least of the extra cost.

If you just can’t afford to upgrade but feel that you need more than the strollers above offer, consider a secondhand ride. Try Craigslist, your local consignment stores, and other fave second-hand sources. Always inspect the stroller carefully and check for recalls.

What are your favorite budget strollers?

Whether you need a stroller to keep at grandma’s house or you’re simply super thrifty, you’ll appreciate this list of the best strollers under $90.

Best lightweight stroller: Chicco Ct0.6 (Capri): Only 11 lbs. and comes in lots of yummy colors. Max. weight 37 lbs. For babies 6 months and up. $64.54 at Amazon.

Best if you have a tiny budget: The First Years Ignite: 5 reclining positions and 50 lb. max weight. $52 at Amazon;  or Kolcraft Contours Lite:  Big storage basket, 40 lbs max weight. Reclines so that it can be used with newborns.. $54 at Amazon.

Best umbrella stroller: Maclaren Volo: From 6 months and up. High weight limit (55 lbs) makes it great for bigger kids, too. On closeout at AlbeeBaby.com for $79.99.

Best lightweight side-by-side: Dream On Me Double Twin Stroller. Fully reclining seats. 40 lbs. max weight (each side). $82.99 at Amazon.

Best sport stroller: Baby Trend Expedition Jogger Stroller: Locking swivel wheel. Max weight 50 lbs. $89.99 on sale at AlbeeBaby.com.

Best full featured stroller for newborns: Graco LiteRider or Jeep Cherokee Sport. The Jeep Cherokee Sport is a bit lighter than the LiteRider, but otherwise the reviews and specs are very similar.. 40 lb. max. weight. $45 at Amazon. LiteRider Accepts Graco infant seats, while the Cherokee Sport does not accept infant car seats. $75 to $80. 40 lb. max weight. $58.54 at Amazon.

Best car seat stroller: Baby Trend Snap n Go. $49.54 plus shopping at Walmart.com. If you have a Graco infant seat, however, you may want to go with the Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Frame. $63.67 at Amazon.

I’d love your feedback on this list. Leave a comment!

Don’t see anything you like? Try Craigslist, your local consignment stores, and other fave second-hand sources to score a pricier stroller for less.