Graco DuoRider Stroller Review and G Galore Diaper Bag Giveaway

When I found out I was pregnant with my oldest son, the first items I wanted for him were a safe, reliable and affordable car seat and stroller set, so off I went to research travel systems.

I looked online, asked friends and tried out strollers in several different stores before deciding to buy the Graco Spree Travel System in the Days of Hunny pattern. We are big Winnie the Pooh fans and my son's room is all decked out in that theme. We also purchased the matching Pack 'n Play Playard. Let me tell you that, for us, this was the perfect purchase. The car seat was so easy to pop in and out of the car and snap onto the stroller or into a shopping cart without disturbing our sweet baby's sleep.

When my oldest son was only a few months old, we found out we were expecting my youngest. We were very happy, but hadn't planned for two this close together. Time to go stroller shopping again! I tried many double strollers. I wanted one that wasn't huge or difficult and was easy to get in and out of a car with two babies. I looked at side-by-side models but wasn't sure if they'd fit through doors easily. Another issue was that some of the ones I saw didn't allow for an infant car seat and weren't recommended for small babies. I thought about this option long and hard. I could use my single stroller and wear my youngest son in a sling until they both fit in a side-by-side stroller, but wasn't sure what to do.

We eventually decided to purchase a Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller because I could use it from birth with my youngest and pop his car seat on with ease (while he slept peacefully) just like I did with my first son. I also loved that it could be folded down with one hand... a must for me! I have thoroughly loved this stroller. The only issue I have with it is it's sometimes hard to get in and out of doors and my youngest son can't see where we're going as easily as my oldest son can.

As you can see, I have done my homework on strollers, so when I was offered the chance to review the Graco DuoRider Stroller in the Abbington pattern I was happy to do so. When I received the review sample, I wondered if it would fit through doorways or maneuver well. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I always thought side-by-side strollers would be difficult to get in and out of buildings, but I was wrong. The DuoRider fits through all of the doors I have tried and turns easily. It has tons of storage space underneath (a huge plus for me) and both boys can see the world, which means less fighting. Yay!

Here is a video review I did of the DuoRider Stroller:

And a few photos:

Ready for a stroll in the park with daddy!

We think it makes an excellent high chair for two in a pinch!

Exhausted... Comfy enough to nap in!

Buy: Graco has a wide range of strollers. Check out gracobaby.com to browse the different models and find one that is perfect for you. For more information and product details on the stroller I tried out, the DuoRider Stroller in Abbington, click here.

Win: Update: We have our winner.

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Congratulations to Simply Being Mommy who said, "I guess my favorite feature would be the closure. I like that is magnetic so I don't have to fumble around with a buckle or clip." She has been emailed and has claimed.

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