Review: Double Snap-n-Go Stroller

Before the boys were born, we registered for two strollers--a Baby Trend double snap-n-go stroller for when they were little and still in their car seats and a city mini double stroller for when they're older. We haven't broken out the city mini yet, but we frequently use the snap-n-go for shopping and walks, and we've been generally pretty impressed with it.

Overall, the snap-n-go is a pretty simple frame stroller into which you place your car seats. We have Graco Snugride 30 car seats, and they do make a small snap when placed into the frame, but don't expect the same loud and secure snap you have when you put the car seats in their car bases. For extra security, there are straps that buckle together over the car seats once they're in place. When you're setting up the stroller, be careful to keep the straps on the outside of the frame, or they'll get caught and you'll have to collapse the stroller to free them.

As far as portability and ease of use, the stroller is pretty easy to set up and fits in the trunk of my husband's Pontiac G6 with room left over for the diaper bag and a few bags of groceries. Sometimes it's a little tough to get the second car seat in and out, but it just takes a second or two. It's also more difficult right now because we have covers over the seats for warmth.

When it comes to function, the snap n go is good for light day to day use, but I certainly wouldn't take it on any mountain hikes. It's not very maneuverable, but it's not a problem for walks around a neighborhood with sidewalks or a trip to the grocery store. Just don't expect it to turn on a dime. Also, the length of the stroller makes it a little cumbersome, especially when going through doors by yourself. When I have to go out on my own, I end up pulling the stroller through doorways by one of the car seat handles while standing in front of the stroller. It's a little annoying, but I hear the new model is a stadium seating setup which should minimize this problem.

The stroller is simple and doesn't have many bells and whistles, but the cup holders are nice, and the basket underneath is enormous, but not exceptionally accessible. I use it all the time at the grocery store and Target, but you couldn't get a diaper bag in and out of it without removing the car seats.

Overall, we are happy with the purchase. We probably won't use this once they can get in the city mini, but it's perfect for this young age when you don't want to wake them up by taking them out of their car seats to put them in their stroller. I think this is definitely one item that should make every twin registry.