One of my favorite baby brands ever is Contours BabyโI’ve owned 3 of their strollers and got one of their bassinets for friends of ours having their first baby. They’re reliable, quality products, made with mom (and baby) in mind, and Contours is a family-friendly company with awesome customer service.
Contours recently launched their brand new double stroller: the Options Elite. I got one to review and as I also own their previous Options LT Tandem, the differences are clear to me. Watch for another post coming soon comparing the two in detailโI know many parents are wondering! Here you’ll find features and details of the new Options Elite Tandem Stroller!
There are SEVEN different ways to configure the Contours Options Elite. It comes with 1 car seat adapter, but you could also purchase a second to use the tandem with two infant car seats, if needed. Face the seats toward you, opposite of each other, toward each other, or both facing forward. You can also take out the rear seat and have tons of storage space for errands! Check out the Contours shopping basket option, too!
FAVORITE. There’s a wonderfully large storage basket on the Options Elite, but we all know how hard those baskets on a tandem stroller can be to access. I’m always asking my 4-year-old to get things out for me from his seat, if he can reach.
Now you can just unzip from either side!!! The Options Elite has zippered access on both sides of the storage basket. Useful and easy.
The Options Elite Tandem has a fantastic canopy. There’s zippered section to extend the canopy and it’s mesh for improved airflow. There’s also a nice peek-a-boo window that has velcro attachment and a hook and loop closure when rolled open.
More awesomeness: the seats are long, which is fantastic for toddlers! Ryan turns 5 in December and still fits comfortably in this seat with a couple of inches of space above his head before the canopy. Specifically, the seats are 19.5″ long (compared to the 16″ of the Options LT). The weight limit of the seats are 40 lb (Ryan is just over that) or 80 lb total.
I’m a huge fan of the side mesh pockets in the seats of the Contours Elite Tandem. They’re in both seats and are wonderful for storing snacks, cups, toys, or other travel necessities!
You’ve got plush headrests with 5-point-harnesses on the seats. Rubber coated, shock absorbing rear wheels for better traction and smoother movement. Adjustable footrests and 3-position recline on the seats. And YES, two kids can comfortably fit with a seat fully reclined! I fully recline the front seat forward facing and then put the back seat facing toward me and it works perfectly.
It also folds with both seats onย and stands on its own when folded. If you’re a stroller newbie, those are MUSTS!
Let’s not forget… it’s gorgeous! This is the Laguna Blue with beautiful chevron under the canopies (that my 2-year-old loves to stare at, I can imagine it’s great for babies, too!). There’s also Envy Green, Red Velvet, and Sand.
Accessories?ย Because I know you always ask! This stroller does come with a parent cup holder (and of course there are the side seat pockets for the kids). But NOW Contours has accessories you can purchase for their strollers!!! Check out theย shopping basket,ย child tray,ย parent console, andย weather shield.
I Vanna-Whited this stroller so check it out. Or you might want to check out the official Contours Options Elite video ๐
The Contours Options Elite Tandem Stroller is likeย a combination of multiple double strollers I’ve used before all in one. It’s well worth the great price point of $299.99 and you can get it at select retailers.
GIVEAWAY: one lucky reader will win a $100 Babies R Us gift card! Go check out the Contours Options Elite in-person! Please use the form below to enter–good luck!
I love that there are seven different way to configure the Contours Options Elite I think that’s amazing.
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i really like the shopping basket a lot.
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love the different configurations for it.
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I like that you can face the seat away or towards you. All these options that are offered with this stroller is wonderful.
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I like all the different seating positions. It’s awesome when they are little to have them just face you and each other, especially with twins.
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I like the side mesh pockets.
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Ordering RED VELVET today! 20 month old and a 3 month old. Cant wait to not have to use two strollers.
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Emily Dickey Reply:
September 19th, 2014 at 9:13 am
YAY! You will LOVE it!!!
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I love the side mesh pockets in the seats.
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The zippered storage basket is too convenient.
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3 position recline, great for long days at fairs and events!
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I like adjustable Footrests and the expandable Mesh Canopy.
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My favorite feature is the shock absorbing rear wheels for better traction and smoother movement. Very nice stroller!
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I like the zippered side access, and that it folds with both seats on!
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I love the side mesh pockets feature
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I like the mesh pockets for lots of storage.
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I love the canopy!
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The Extended seat heighth
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I love all of the different seating options.
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My favorite feature is the HUGE storage basket on the bottom! So roomy!
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My favorite feature is all the different ways you can face the seats!! Love it!! I also love the big canopy.
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I like the 5-point-harnesses
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I love all the different configurations!!
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I like the 5-point harnesses for the seats.
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I love the parent cup holder!
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My favorite feature is the mesh on the canopy so the child doesn’t get overheated while riding in the stroller.
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I love the different seating positions for your child.
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I like the fabric design and that the seating has many different positions.
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I’m so excited someone finally reviewed the contours elite! Thank you ๐
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Love the zipper side access!! It looks awesome!
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I like that the seats are big enough for older kids I have 3 yr old twins
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I like the different seating positions.
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I like all the seating options it offers. This is super nice.
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The different reclining positions
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I love, love, love the 5-point harness feature!
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Oh I really love both the 7 different configurations…and the zippered access on both sides of the storage basket!!!
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I really like that the canopies are extra long. This could be very helpful in providing shade for a sleeping child.
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The reclining positions for my baby’s comfort!
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Oh my gosh, I’m absolutely amazed by the options for how I can face the children in this stroller! “Face the seats toward you, opposite of each other, toward each other, or both facing forward.” This is brilliant! I love it!
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3 position recliner
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Expecting twins soon! I think this is the stroller I want!
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the seven positions are awesome
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I like the shock absorbing rear wheels
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I like a lot of the features including the side mesh pockets for extra storage.
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I love the large basket!
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I love that there’s 7 different ways to configure the seats on the stroller!!
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I love that Chevron pattern!
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I love the side zipper access to the storage basket!!
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5-point-harnesses on the seats
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I love the mesh side pockets!
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I love the extended seat height! My husband and I make tall babies! ๐
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I LOVE the seating options! This stroller is amazing. I have the single version and have been lusting after the double ๐
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I like the different seating arrangements and the extra seat height.
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All of the different seating arrangements are just fantastic! My 6 month old and 3 year old will love this!
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I like that it folds with both seats.
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The seating positions.
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I LIKE THE CANOPY, WHICH WILL BE ESSENTIAL FOR MY NEW BORN COME SUMMER TIME!
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i love all the different seat positions
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That is folds with both seats on!! So cool!
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I love the zipper in the basket. Makes it a lot easier to reach in for things.
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I like the canopy option! It rains a lot here.
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I really like the various seating options. Gotta keep ’em comfy! ๐
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I love the extended seat height! I have really tall children, so this is essential for us!
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I love all the different seating positions. Folding with both seats and the mesh pockets are awesome!
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I love that the seats are long and more comfortable for toddlers.
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i like that the seats have 5 point harnesses attached.
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I love the color options
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i like the seating options.
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The zippered mesh in he canopy is one of my faves!
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I like the zippered canopy!
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I love that there are so many ways that the seats can be configured!
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I like the standing fold The Contours Options Elite easily
folds and auto locks with both
seats attached.
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i am a huge fan of the mesh pockets. such a cool stroller.
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multiple seating positions are great!
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I like the shock absorbing rear wheels.
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I like the mesh pockets for lots of storage.
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My favorite feature is that it stands on its own when folded. That would be really helpful!
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The different seating positions is nice.
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I like the 5-point-harnesses.
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I love that the compartment has zippered openings!!!
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I love the 7 configs and the 3 position recline! Also the mesh pockets are great ๐
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multiple seating positions~
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I really love how large the sunshades are. Too many strollers have little ones that are in no way adequate.
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I like the fantastic canopy
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I love that I can use it for both of my children or remove one of the seats and use it for just one. I also love the large zippered storage beneath the stroller.
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I love the 7 different positions! When I had a double stroller I was frustrated because I couldn’t adjust anything
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I love the different configurations.
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The three position recline is my favorite feature
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I love that there’s an option to position the kiddos facing each other!
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I love the zippered storage basket!!!
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I love that thereโs 7 different ways to configure the seats on the stroller
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I like several but the multiple pposition recliner is nice
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the zippered mesh covers
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My favorite feature is the zippered storage basket.
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I love it folds with both seats on it.
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my favorite feature is the side mesh pockets for holding all sorts of supplies.
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I really like all the different configurations, such a great idea. The mesh sides and large canopy are wonderful too.
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My favorite feature are the different seating positions. Thank you!
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I like that it can hold up b to 80lbs.
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My favorite feature is the combined 80 lb total weight limit.
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The side pockets. ๐
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I love the two different shades.
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the side mesh pockets.
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I like the amount of space for shopping, and the canopy!
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I love the side mesh pockets in the seats.
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I really like the mesh side pockets
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I like that there are taller seat backs to accommodate your growing child.
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I really like the different seating options.
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Side mesh pockets are great!
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I love the zippered storage basket.
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