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Buying a Tandem Double Buggy

If you have twins or children very close in age, a tandem double buggie is a great choice. They're smaller than side-by-side buggies and are ideal for maneuvering narrow spaces like doors, on public transport and on rough terrain.

Many transform into travel systems that take 2 carrycots or car seats. They are typically heavier, longer and less stable than a single pushchair.

Convertible

Whether you're looking for a convertible single-to-double stroller or want to add another seat to an existing one, there's several options available. The Vista V2 from UPPAbaby is big, beautiful stroller that can easily be converted from a single model to double by incorporating the rumble seat (available separately). It's costly and less maneuverable than other dual strollers since the second seat goes to the left of the front seat. The Nuna Demi Grow is a similar option with great seating versatility but does not have storage under the seat when used in doubles mode.

Other options include twin buggies with all-terrain wheels and joggers with fixed wheels that can be used to carry two children. These tend to be more expensive, however they're designed for long-distance trips over rough terrain, and may have a higher resale value.


Independent seat recline

If you're looking for a double stroller that can accommodate children of different age groups, you'll need one with independent seat recliner for both seats. This allows your child of a higher age to relax while the baby is sleeping in a bassinet, and the reverse is true.

Think about the width of your stroller and consider how easy it is for you to navigate through doors and public transport. If you have narrow doorways then it might be worth considering a side-by-side pushchair, such as the Mountain Buggy Duet which has the benefit of having a footprint that is similar to a single buggy, but can still use two seats and car seat adaptors.

Tandem buggies generally are a little longer than side-by-side models and therefore aren't difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs, but they can accommodate a wider range of seat/carrycot/car seat combinations and are a great option for twins or siblings of various age. They also tend to be more expensive than single-to double buggies, but are a good purchase if you plan to keep it for many years and will have a decent amount of resale value should you decide to sell it off after your children have grown out of it.

This feature allows you to put your child in an ideal position for naps and observation. This is essential if your child is in the back seat and would like to rest while the child in the front prefers to sit up and observe the surrounding.

Some brands have a unique design that allows the back seat of their vehicles to recline into a position that is almost flat, ideal for babies. For instance, the iCandy Orange has raised stadium-style seating that can recline both the included toddler seat as well as the optional RumbleSeat into various positions so your kids can have the option of where they want to sit, as well as providing an excellent UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows.

More spacious than twin buggies

They are ideal for siblings of different ages, and you can get around without having to worry about your children touching. They're usually a bit larger too, with one seat sitting behind the other and usually offering a fully-flat recline for babies (or an upright position for toddlers).

Mountain Buggy Duet is a popular choice. It is the slimmest design of the two-in-ones on the market, and a footprint like a single stroller. It comes with an adjustable handle that makes it easier for parents to push and a handbrake that is helpful on steep hills. It is suitable for use from birth, and it can be combined with a variety of car seats and carrycots.

Another alternative is the iCandy Wave, which has an easy one-click fold and is able to be utilized in a duo or mono mode. double pram and pushchair expands in width to accommodate an additional chair and can be used to accommodate up to two car seats or carrycots. This makes it a fantastic choice for older siblings that want to sit together. It's a little longer than other models, yet it's easy to steer and has soft suspension to tackle kerbs.

There are a lot of 3-wheeler tandems inline available such as Phil and Teds inline models, or iCandy's Peach and Pear buggies, for instance they offer stability and swift steering. These can often be folded into a single buggy if you have limited space at home, or need to transport it from the car to the bus station.

Be aware that a double-wide buggy is heavier and heavier than one compact buggy. Be sure to know what you want prior to making a purchase. It will be used on trains, buses and subways often, therefore it must be simple to manage and use. You might also have to move it on and off the car seat when you take your children to nursery or school so you'll need to know it is able to be maneuvered in small spaces.

Suitable from birth

If you're expecting twins or you have a child following your first, you're likely to require an appropriate pushchair for the entire family. Double buggies are typically heavier and bulkier as well as more expensive than single strollers. However, they are more maneuverable in narrower doorways and around obstacles such as curbs. Many double buggies work with piggyback boards (available from the manufacturer or as an accessory). This allows you to carry three children at once.

Tandem pushchairs place one child in front the other. They're a good choice if your children are of similar ages and are able to get along. But they're not completely safe: Siblings in side-by-side seats could kick or punch one another, and children with different heights may argue over who gets to sit higher. This issue can be addressed by a tandem high-low model that raises the seat at the rear. Your child's older isn't seated at the lower part of the car, and won't get much of an eye.

The iCandy Wave is a great choice for parents looking for an easy-to-use convertible double buggy that can fit both a newborn in a carrycot, and an older child in the main seat. It features an innovative frame that can be expanded in size when you add a second child seat. It can also fold flat for compact storage. The cushioned straps, buckles, and seats are all of the highest quality we have seen in our testing. You can recline both seats independently and the canopy is big and spacious with UPF 50+ protection as well as windows that peek out.

The only drawback to the iCandy tandem is that it is quite expensive. However, a quality tandem will last for many years and have an attractive resale value so in the end you'll likely recover some of the cost. double pram and pushchair doesn't have the same range of seating configurations that the other top picks, but the iCandy is a great choice for families who don't want to spend a fortune.